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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!

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    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.