📍Christchurch - International Generalist Day Meetup
International Generalist Day 2025 🌍
Imagine you could meet new friends who understood your squiggly background? Well, now you can!
Join Preston Hegel in Christchurch 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!
Preston is hosting evening drinks with facilitated conversations at the unique XCHC industrial arts space in Waltham. It's the perfect setting to connect with fellow generalists who understand that living life laterally means exploring many perspectives to develop a clearer sense of self.
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
Evening drinks with thoughtfully facilitated conversations
Share current ambitions, future aspirations, past failures, and favorite life hacks
Celebrate the power of diverse skillsets and squiggly careers
Be part of a global movement happening the same day worldwide
Your host Preston is a recovering American who inherited an industrial arts space and now helps organize one of the largest immersive art parties in New Zealand, while attempting to balance life as an executive, urban event designer, and community builder. His favorite part about being a generalist? "Living life laterally means you get to explore and gain many perspectives that help you develop an identity and clearer sense of self."
As Preston shares: "I'm excited about meeting and learning from like-minded people and hearing about their current ambitions, future aspirations, past failures, and favorite life hacks!"
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.