Bright Network Proud to B 2022 is taking place virtually on Wednesday, 25th October. We're really looking forward to it and hope you are too! The leading employers joining us (Aon, bp, Clyde & Co, Fidelity, Marsh McLennan, Rothschild & Co and WTW) are excited to connect with our brilliant members and share their insights with you.
We know attending an event like this can be a bit nerve-wracking for some people, so we want to make sure we provide as much reassurance and guidance as possible to ensure the event is a safe place for everyone.
Platform capabilities
The event will be run on the virtual platform, Hopin. You will be sent a ticket for the platform in advance of the event, which you can use to register and join on the day.
Subtitles - Hopin has subtitles capabilities for anyone who's hard of hearing, or just prefers having them on. When you're watching a session, simply click the "CC" button on the toolbar to add closed captioning (see screenshot below). Please note that the captions are live, so they may not be 100% accurate at all times.
Helpdesks - if you require any help on the day (this can range from technical difficulties to further guidance), we will have a virtual helpdesk open all afternoon. To access, head to "Sessions" on the left hand side of the Hopin page (see screenshot below). You can go here at any point during the event for support from someone from the Bright Network team. We have mental health first aiders in the team, as well as experts on the Hopin platform.
Profiles - if you feel comfortable, we welcome all attendees to add their name, preferred pronouns, university and even a photo to their Hopin profile. By adding pronouns, it creates a more inclusive space. Adding your university and a photo can make it easier to connect with the employers and other attendees. However, we're aware not everyone will be "out" at university or comfortable with sharing these details with employers. If this applies to you, we encourage you to join anonymously by changing your display name on Hopin. To update your profile, just click on your initials or profile picture in the top right hand corner of the Hopin page. Click "Edit profile", add any information you'd like the employer representatives and other attendees to see, then click save! Screenshot below to help also.
Anything we haven't covered? Get in touch!
If you need support with anything prior to or during the event, or have any questions, please don't hesitate to email us at events@brightnetwork.co.uk and we'd be more than happy to help. Additionally, if you have any requirements that would help your attendance at the event more accessible, please let us know and we can make suitable arrangements.
For more support relating to LGBTQ+ matters, there's a useful list of helplines and resources compiled here.