The UK's No.1 graduate careers event is back!

    Applications for FESTIVAL 2025 are now open! Join us on the 12th September to network with over 80+ leading employers. Sign up now to build your employability skills and expand your professional network.

    Bright Network FESTIVAL 2025 (MORNING ENTRY)

    12 Sep 2025, 10 a.m. — Virtual or in person: QEII Centre, Broad Sanctuary, SW1P 3EE
    Application deadline is 7th September 2025, 11:59 p.m.

    Meet Bank of America, Lloyds Banking Group and Unilever at FESTIVAL this September! 🚀

    Apply now to attend the UK’s no.1 graduate careers event for free on 12th September. Don’t miss this stellar opportunity to build your employability skills and network with 80+ world-leading employers. See if you're eligible to attend.

     

    Please note that applications for virtual tickets are currently closed. 

     

    **This page is for morning entry to FESTIVAL only. This means you'll be able to register from 10 a.m. and access the venue between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. (UK time).**

    🗓️ Date: Friday, 12th September (10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)

    📍 Location: London, SW1P 3EE (nearest tube station is Westminster)

    🤩 What's on: networking, panel talks and sector insight sessions

    👋 Employers you'll meet

    🤝 Accessibility and inclusivity at FESTIVAL

     

    What to expect at FESTIVAL:

     

    *Sponsorship opportunities with participating employers may be limited for attendees without the permanent right to work in the UK. 

    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.

    Why attend

    Panel sessions on

    'Day in the life of a graduate', 'Tech in the UK: Opportunities and challenges', 'Navigating neurodivergence in the workplace' and more

    Discover roles at

    80+ top firms including Aldi, EDF and Slaughter and May (keep scrolling to see more)

    Get insights on

    Where to find opportunities, how to present your experience, and excelling in application processes

    Who can attend

    We welcome members who graduated in 2025, as well as those currently in university who will be graduating in 2026, 2027, 2028 or 2029

    You must be at least 18 years old to attend this event

    You're attending (or attended) university in the UK (if you'll be attending in person)

    Schedule

    12 Sep 2025

    10 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.

    Arrival and registration

    We endeavour to register people as quickly as possible, but please be prepared for all weathers as you will need to queue outside. For accessibility requirements, get in touch via email.

    10:40 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

    Range of sessions to upskill and inspire you ahead of application season

    Including sessions on 'Day in the life of a graduate', 'Tech in the UK: Opportunities and challenges', and more. Virtual attendees can choose which sessions they wish to attend.

    10:40 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

    Open networking

    For in-person attendees only. This will involve visiting various booths across three floors at the QEII Centre.

    1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.

    Exit venue

    In-person attendees with morning entry are able to register any time between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. You're welcome to leave at any point, but you will not be able to re-enter in the afternoon.

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    Location

    Location

    Virtual or in person - QEII Centre, Broad Sanctuary, SW1P 3EE

    Info

    Frequently asked questions

    All timings on the agenda for Bright Network FESTIVAL 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 questions about attending Bright Network FESTIVAL as a virtual attendee, check out our most frequently asked questions here. Please note that for this event, if you attend virtually, you will not be able to join the networking sessions. 

    For information on inclusivity measures at the event, take a look at the FESTIVAL resource hub.

    You can also visit our support hub for further questions. If you require anything else, please get in touch with our Events Team at 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.

    Photography and videography will be taken at the event.

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    Apply today

    This event is always popular with our members, so we recommend getting your application in as soon as possible to secure your spot, especially if you plan to attend in person. We aim to get back to you about the status of your application within a week, but we appreciate your patience if the process takes longer.