Bright Network Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging 2023
Bright Network's mission is to support bright students from all backgrounds in forging a career that suits their goals and aspirations. As part of this, we look to connect our members with leading employers who champion diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging everyday.
Apply now to join us on 20th March at Bright Network Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging! The event is running in a hybrid format, so you can attend virtually or in-person. However, virtual attendees will not be able to network with the employers, so we recommend attending in person.
Due to very high demand, applications are now closed. Hope to see you at the event, or during our autumn series!
Top reasons to attend:
- Meet over 30 leading employers who are at the forefront of improving diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging inititaives in the workplace
- Explore a variety of sectors - from law and finance to marketing and technology - and discover a career path that suits you
- Build your professional network and start securing your ideal graduate role or internship
Plus, past attendees have gone on to work at industry-leading firms, including BNP Paribas, Deloitte, PwC, Morgan Stanley, WTW and UBS.
We are committed to running fully inclusive events. For more details on this, check our our support page for this event and get in touch if you have any further questions.
Why attend
Feel confident in your career prospects
Grow your network with successful professionals (including Bright Network alumni), learn about their career journeys and gain tangible advice based on their experiences that you can take forward in your future roles
Enhance your applications
Attend sessions to help boost your professional skill set and receive top tips for how to present these skills on your CV, applications and in interviews.
Discover your career options
Learn about new career paths and find roles where you can utilise your degree and achieve your goals
Who can attend
You're an undergraduate or full-time postgraduate student who identifies with an under-represented group
You're graduating in 2023, 2024 or 2025 (or 2026 if already at university and on a four-year course)
You're on track for at least a 2:1 and can demonstrate academic excellence
You're attending university in the UK (if you'll be attending in person)
Additional skills gained from extracurricular activities/work experience will be viewed favourably
Employers joining us
Schedule
20 Mar 2023
Registration and networking
For in-person attendees, this involves chatting to other members in the main exhibition room (standing and walking).
Welcome and keynote with Nalisha Patel
For in-person attendees, this is a seated session in the main presentation room.
Skills session with EY
For in-person attendees, this is a seated session in the main presentation room.
Alumni success stories
For in-person attendees, this is a seated session in the main presentation room.
Networking and lunch (for in-person attendees only)
For in-person attendees, lunch will be provided. This part of the event involves talking to other members and employers at their exhibition stands (standing and walking).
Panel session
For in-person attendees, this is a seated session in the main presentation room.
Networking (for in-person attendees only)
For in-person attendees, this part of the event involves talking to other members and employers at their exhibition stands (standing and walking).
Skills session with GMAC
For in-person attendees, this is a seated session in the main presentation room.
Skills session with Haleon
For in-person attendees, this is a seated session in the main presentation room.
Awards, wrap up and next steps
For in-person attendees, this is a seated session in the main presentation room. If you win an award, you will be asked to go on stage to collect your certificate from the employer sponsor.
Gallery
What people say about this event
An empowering and fundamentally vital event for people of all backgrounds and race. I was reminded that companies are consciously aware of the barriers which those from BAME backgrounds may face, and that they do choose to implement strategies to minimise these barriers. The event spoke to issues which I believe are not emphasised within educational institutions as much as they should be. Thank you to Bright Network for providing me with further insight into how companies implement diversity and inclusion.
This was my first event and I had a great time. Everything ran to perfection. Guests and companies provided great insights into their fields and really helped me to better understand what I want to do in the future.
This event has given me the opportunity to connect with many organisations, learn more about their internal environment and culture, and ultimately has developed my competitive advantage as a future applicant for internship, placement, and graduate schemes.
I am so glad I applied to this event! It was such an amazing experience. I feel like I have walked away with a lot more confidence in what employers require from students and graduates. It was so inspiring to hear stories from so many different panellists about their career journeys. It was also great to be able to relate to the panellists which has motivated me to put myself out there a lot more and not be afraid to take risks.
Location
Virtual or in person - etc.venues Bishopsgate, 155 Bishopsgate, EC2M 3YD
Frequently asked questions
Please refer to our FAQs here if you have any queries about attending a Bright Network event in-person.
If you have any questions about attending Bright Network Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging as a virtual attendee, we have gathered all the most frequently asked questions here. Please note that for this event, there will be no virtual networking with the firms in attendance.
If you have any other questions please get in touch with our Events Team - events@brightnetwork.co.uk.
To confirm your place at the event, you may be contacted by call or text by the Bright Network team. Please make sure your details are all correct and up-to-date on your profile.
Please note all timings on the agenda for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging correspond with Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Photography and videography will be taken at the event.
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