📍Porirua, Wellington - International Generalist Day Meetup
International Generalist Day 2025 🌍
Imagine you could meet new friends who understood your squiggly background? Well, now you can!
Join Kelly Olatunji McClean in Porirua, Wellington for International Generalist Day - a global celebration happening simultaneously across cities worldwide on September 3rd, 2025.
This year we have events across 30+ countries and 80+ locations!
Kelly is hosting coffee connections and career story sharing at the welcoming Kai Tahi space. It's their first time hosting, making this a special opportunity to connect with fellow generalists and hear about those wonderfully meandering career paths that make us who we are.
What is a generalist? Professionals who apply their skills across multiple domains, connect disparate ideas, or serve as "translators" between different teams and disciplines. If you've ever felt your career doesn't fit in a single box, this celebration is for you.
What to expect:
Connect with fellow generalists in your city
Celebrate the power of diverse skillsets and squiggly careers
Be part of a global movement happening the same day worldwide
Coffee connections in a warm, community-focused space
Career story sharing and meaningful conversations
First-time event in Porirua - be part of something new!
Your host Kelly is a textile designer turned circular economy strategist and local community leader, with a social enterprise that addresses material hardship through wool. Her favorite part about being a generalist? "Flexibility and variety, having many different perspectives and experiences to draw on."
As Kelly shares: "I'm most excited about meeting others of course! Can't wait to hear about the meandering career paths."
Questions or accessibility requirements? Contact admin@generalist.world - we're happy to accommodate your needs.
Please note: These events are hosted by volunteer hosts from around the world. While we're doing our best to standardize the experience and ensure everyone has an amazing time, please take care of yourselves and use your best judgment when attending events.
This event is organised by Generalist World - a community for professionals with non-traditional careers. Everyone is welcome, whether you're a member or simply curious about connecting with adaptable, multi-skilled professionals.