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Bright Network Black Heritage Future Leaders 2022

26 Sep 2022, noon — 133 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7BX
Application deadline was 21st September 2022, 11:59 p.m.

Join us at our Black Heritage Future Leaders event, where 100+ of our bright Black Heritage members will connect with 19 leading global employers and gain top tips for finding success in your early career.

Top reasons to attend:

  • Hear from successful professionals from our partner firms, learn from their professional experiences and discover more about the company cultures at a variety of top employers
  • Attend skills sessions and panel discussions, as well as ask questions to potential future employers during the networking opportunities
  • With recent graduates and representatives from each of the firms in attendance, you'll gain first-hand insights into life at the firms and tailored advice to take forward in your career journey

Don't miss out - click the "Apply Now" button at the top of the page to secure your spot!

Plus, you could be in with a chance to win a £100 gift voucher when you refer a friend! To see the terms and conditions for this opportunity, click here.

Why attend

Meet industry leaders and professionals

Network with senior professionals at top firms and discover opportunities to kickstart your early career.

Discover inclusive and diverse employers

Each of our partner firms is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment – find out more and ask them questions about their diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives.

Hear from inspirational leaders

Discover how recent graduates who were once in your shoes have forged successful career paths, and learn how you can follow in their footsteps.

Who can attend

Black Heritage undergraduates studying at a UK university who are graduating in 2023, 2024, 2025 (or 2026 if on a four-year course)

On track for a 2:1 or above and demonstrate academic excellence

Additional skills gained from extracurricular activities/work experience will be viewed favourably

We also welcome applications to attend virtually from Black Heritage undergraduates who are attending university outside of the UK and are also graduating in 2023, 2024, 2025 (or 2026 if on a four-year course)

Employers joining us

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Schedule

26 Sep 2022

12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Welcome & keynote

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Panel: The importance of diversity and inclusivity and how it enriches the workforce

2 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Networking (in-person attendees only)

3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Panel: How to build confidence and achieve success at work (in-person attendees only)

4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Networking (in-person attendees only)

4:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Skills session

5:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Wrap up and next steps

Gallery

Chat

What people say about this event

"It was refreshing to hear about the work being done within organisations to improve diversity and inclusion. It was also empowering to hear how the speakers navigate being Black in the professional world."

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Location

Location

133 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7BX

Info

Frequently asked questions

Please note all timings on the agenda for Black Heritage Future Leaders correspond with British Summer Time (BST).

Please refer to our FAQs here if you have any queries about attending a Bright Network event in-person.

If you have any other questions please get in touch with our Events Team - events@brightnetwork.co.uk.