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Presidents' Day 2024 | Bright Network

14 Aug 2024, 2:30 p.m.
Application deadline was 4th August 2024, 11:59 p.m.

What is Presidents' Day? 

Are you a society president or co-president? You’re invited to the training event of the year to help you get ready to take your society to new heights and gain expert advice to support your future career too. 

Join us in the City of London on Wednesday 14th August for an exclusive training and networking day in the stunning offices of our employer partner, AlphaSights. We’ve designed this event to help you get ready for the year ahead as a society leader and to explore how your society committee role can help you secure roles and opportunities in the future. 

Through a number of skills sessions and inspiring keynotes with business leaders, we’ll be providing you with the tools you need to elevate your society and make lasting connections with like-minded students and societies.

To submit your application, please click the “Apply Now” button at the top of the page. Spaces will be offered on a first come first served basis.

Why attend

Discover how to drive your society forward

Gain expert insights and advice from key business leaders through a variety of workshops, panels and keynotes on essential skills you can develop in your society role.

Network with leading professionals

Meet and connect with the team at business leader AlphaSights, and gain exclusive insights and advice about their graduate opportunities

Build connections and knowledge-share

Meet other society leaders from across the UK to grow your network and help you connect with like-minded and driven students.

Who can attend

We welcome members who are currently at university and will be graduating in 2025/2026/2027/2028.

You must be a society president or co-president for the upcoming academic year and attend a UK university.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Presidents’ Day 2024 free?

As always, Presidents’ Day is a free event. 

What time will Presidents’ Day 2024 start?

Presidents’ Day will take place across the afternoon, from 2:30pm - 6:30pm. Please note all timings for these sessions correspond with British Summer Time (BST).

Where is Presidents’ Day 2024 being held? 

Presidents’ Day will take place in person in The City of London - at AlphaSights' office. This is an in-person event and all confirmed attendees will be sent the address and arrival time via email ahead of the event. 

Can I apply on behalf of my society? 

If more than one committee member would like to attend, each committee member must apply separately. For example, if both the president and co-president of your society would like to attend. 

If you have any other questions please get in touch with us at societies@brightnetwork.co.uk 

What will I need to get into the event? 

If your place has been accepted at the event, you will just need to tell us your name with a form of ID on arrival. You will then be directed to collect your name badge for the event!

What should I bring? 

Bring a pen, notepad and a bottle of water and you’ll be set for an excellent afternoon ahead. 

How should I prepare for the event? 

There’s no need to prepare - just come with an eagerness to learn about how you can develop in your committee role this year, and any questions you might have for our speakers! 

What is the dress code for the event? 

The dress code is smart casual.

Will any food or refreshments be provided during the event? 

There will be snacks and drinks provided during the break and networking session. 

Can I get travel reimbursement for the event I’m attending? 

Unfortunately, as this is not one of our flagship events, Bright Network does not have the resources to be able to cover full travel expenditure for this event. However, for some extenuating circumstances, you will be able to apply for some financial support and priority will be given to those most in need. 

I can no longer make it. Who should I tell? 
Please email us to let us know if you can no longer attend ASAP so we can offer your place to someone else as this event is usually very popular! Failure to inform us could result in becoming ineligible for future Bright Network events.

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 will be taken at the event.