Bright Network Black Heritage Future Leaders 2026
Meet Deloitte, UBS and Unilever at Black Heritage Future Leaders this September! 🌟
Discover your next steps at Black Heritage Future Leaders - the networking event to connect bright black heritage students with inclusive employers who champion diversity in the workplace. See if you're eligible to attend.
Date: Monday, 7th September (10:30-17:15)
Location: Cavendish Venues - 1 Basinghall Avenue, London EC2V 5DD (nearest tube station is Bank)
Agenda: panel talks, skills sessions and networking
👋 Employers you'll meet | 🤝 DEI&B and accessibility
*Sponsorship opportunities with participating employers may be limited for attendees without the permanent right to work in the UK.
Why attend
Connect with senior professionals from leading firms
Gain insights from their successes and challenges to guide your early career.
Engage with partner firms dedicated to fostering inclusive and diverse workplaces
Explore career opportunities with firms interested in your career growth.
Talk to recent graduates who were once in your shoes
Receive bespoke advice to help you expand your post-graduation options.
Who can attend
You’re an entry-level candidate currently studying for your first undergraduate bachelor’s degree, or
You’re pursuing a master’s degree while having completed your undergraduate degree less than one year ago, or studying an integrated masters
You identify as Black Heritage (including, but not limited to: Black African, Black Caribbean, Mixed – White and Black Caribbean, Mixed – White and Black African, Other mixed Black Heritage background)
You're graduating in 2027, 2028, 2029 (or 2030 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
You're attending university in the UK (if you'll be attending in person)
Additional skills gained from extracurricular activities/work experience will be viewed favourably
Employers joining us
Schedule
7 Sep 2026
Registration, networking and breakfast
Welcome and keynote talk
Break
Skills session
Lunch and networking
Panel session: Be Bold and Be You: Black Perspectives
Break and networking
Workshop or networking
Break
Workshop or networking
Graduate success story
Closing keynote
Wrap up and next steps
Location
1 Basinghall Ave, London, EC2V 5DD
Frequently asked questions
All timings on the agenda for Bright Network Black Heritage Future Leaders 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.
For information on inclusivity measures at the event, take a look at the Black Heritage Future Leaders resource hub.
You can also take a look at our Support Hub for further questions. If you require anything else, please get in touch with our Events Team - [email protected].
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.
Travel reimbursement:
We are committed to ensuring every Bright Network member has the best start to their career. Thus, we want to help as many of our members attend our events as possible. Because of this, we are offering to support members who would otherwise be unable to attend with a travel reimbursement towards their travel (public transport only). However, please note that reimbursements are granted on a case-by-case basis and will be prioritised for those most in need. More details on how to apply for travel reimbursements will be sent to you if you secure a place at the event.
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