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Application deadline was 11th January 2026, 11:59 p.m.
Eligibility
Black or Black Heritage only

CGI Future Black Leaders – Early Careers Tech Insight Event

📍 Location: CGI London Office, 20 Fenchurch Street
📅 Date: Monday 26 January 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
👥 Audience: Black or Black heritage final-year students and recent graduates

Join us for Future Black Leaders, an exclusive in-office Early Careers Tech Insight Event designed to inspire, empower and equip Black heritage talent to pursue and succeed in careers within the UK technology sector

The event brings together CGI leaders, early career professionals, and strategic alliance partners including Salesforce, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services and World Wide Technology, providing direct exposure to the wider UK tech ecosystem and early career pathways.

This initiative is delivered in partnership with CGI’s Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage (REACH) Network, Young Professionals Network, and Early Careers team, reflecting CGI’s commitment to social value, diversity and inclusion.

Why attend?

By attending Future Black Leaders, you will:

  • Gain insight into the UK technology ecosystem, including consulting, cloud, digital transformation and enterprise technology, through contributions from CGI and leading strategic alliance partners such as Salesforce, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services and World Wide Technology
  • Hear from senior leaders across multiple organisations as they share how they built their careers in tech, the challenges they’ve overcome, and what future leaders need to succeed
  • Learn about a range of early career roles and entry routes into technology, consulting and digital services, with practical guidance on applications, assessments and career pathways
  • Listen to recent graduates from across the industry sharing honest reflections on transitioning from university into the workplace
  • Engage with Black leaders and professionals from CGI and partner organisations discussing leadership, representation, and the importance of diversity across the tech sector
  • Build confidence and career readiness through interactive skills sessions, including resilience, navigating rejection, and mapping your personal “North Star”
  • Expand your professional network through structured and informal networking, connecting with professionals from CGI and partner companies, including networking in the Sky Garden

Who can attend?

You are eligible if you:

  • Identify as Black or Black heritage
  • Are studying at a UK university and graduating in 2026, or are a recent graduate
  • Are interested in exploring careers in technology, consulting or digital services

How to apply

Applications for Future Black Leaders will be hosted on Bright Network.
Application deadline: Sunday 4 January 2026

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insight into the tech industry, build practical career skills, and expand your professional network with leaders and peers from across the UK tech ecosystem.

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