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Bright Network International Women's Day 2023

8 Mar 2023, 11 a.m. — Virtual
Application deadline was 5th March 2023, 11:59 p.m.

Bright Network's International Women's Day event celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women in the workplace today. Apply now to join this virtual event on 8th March!

 

Top reasons to attend:

  • Meet leading employers who are at the forefront of gender equality and are looking to inspire the next generation
  • Gain insights into how to succeed in historically male-dominated sectors
  • Connect with other like-minded Bright Network members and build your professional network

Why attend

Boost your confidence

Learn new skills with top firms and understand how to convey them on your CV and in interviews so you feel confident applying to graduate roles and internships.

Network with industry leaders

Meet representatives at employers from a variety of sectors - ask them your questions, gain tailored advice and highlight yourself as an exceptional candidate for their graduate and intern programmes.

Learn how to submit successful applications

Hear top tips from the firms you want to work at on how to create stand-out applications that will help to secure your ideal role.

Who can attend

You're an undergraduate or full-time postgraduate student who identifies as female or non-binary

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

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

Employers joining us

Schedule

8 Mar 2023

11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Student arrival, registration & networking

11:30 a.m. - noon

Welcome and keynote talk

noon - 1 p.m.

Panel session 1

Empowerment through equality

1 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Networking

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

Panel session 2

Top tips from successful female leaders

3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Networking

4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Skills session with PwC

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

Takeaways and next steps

Chat

What people say about this event

"This has been a fantastic and beneficial event. It's the first networking session I've attended and I was fairly nervous, but the resources provided helped me feel confident going into the sessions. I feel that I've learnt so much!"

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Izzy Mencattelli

"A real highlight of the event was being able to listen to such inspiring speakers who shared their stories with honesty and passion."

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Holly Elford
Info

Frequently asked questions

Please note all timings on the agenda for International Women's Day correspond with Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

If you have any questions about attending Bright Network International Women's Day 2023 as a virtual attendee, we have gathered all the most frequently asked questions here
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.