Bright Network FESTIVAL 2025 (AFTERNOON ENTRY)
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.
**This page is for afternoon entry to FESTIVAL only. This means you'll be able to register from 1 p.m. and access the venue from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. (UK time).**
🗓️ Date: Friday, 12th September (2 p.m. - 5 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)
Employers joining us
Schedule
12 Sep 2025
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.
Open networking
For in-person attendees only. This will involve visiting various booths across three floors at the QEII Centre.
Range of sessions to upskill and inspire you ahead of application season
Including sessions on 'Career opportunities in FMCG', 'Traits of successful women leaders' and more. Virtual attendees can choose which sessions they wish to attend.
Exit venue
In-person attendees with afternoon entry are able to register any time between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. You're welcome to leave at any point, but you will not be able to enter earlier than 2 p.m.
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Location
Virtual or in person - QEII Centre, Broad Sanctuary, SW1P 3EE
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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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.