Bright Network Black Heritage Future Leaders 2022

26 Sep 2022, noon — 133 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7BX

Application deadline is 21st September 2022, 11:59pm

Join us at the first ever hybrid Black Heritage Future Leaders event, where 100+ of our bright Black Heritage members will connect with 19 leading global employers and gain top tips for finding success in your early career.

Don't miss this valuable opportunity to hear from successful professionals from our partner firms, learn from their professional experiences and discover more about the company cultures at a variety of top employers. At the event, you'll be able to attend skills sessions and panel discussions, plus in-person attendees will be able to chat with and ask questions to potential future employers during the networking opportunities.

With recent graduates and representatives from each of the firms in attendance, you'll gain first-hand insights into life at the firms and tailored advice to take forward in your career journey. Don't miss out - click the "Apply Now" button at the top of the page to secure your spot!

Why attend

Network with senior professionals at top firms and discover opportunities to kickstart your early career.

Each of our partner firms is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment – find out more and ask them questions about their diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives.

Discover how recent graduates who were once in your shoes have forged successful career paths, and learn how you can follow in their footsteps.

Who can attend

Black Heritage undergraduates studying at a UK university who are graduating in 2023, 2024, 2025 (or 2026 if on a four-year course)

On track for a 2:1 or above and demonstrate academic excellence

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

We also welcome Black Heritage students graduating in 2023, 2024, 2025 (or 2026 if on a four-year course) and studying at universities outside of the UK to join us virtually - please select the virtual attendance option when applying

Employers joining us

Schedule

26 Sep 2022

12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Welcome & keynote

For in-person and virtual attendees

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Panel: The importance of diversity and inclusivity and how it enriches the workforce

For in-person and virtual attendees

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

Networking

For in-person attendees

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

Panel: How to build confidence and achieve success at work

For in-person attendees

4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Networking

For in-person attendees

4:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Skills session

For in-person and virtual attendees

5:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Wrap up and next steps

For in-person and virtual attendees

Gallery

Location

133 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7BX

Frequently asked questions

Please note all timings on the agenda for 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.

If you have any questions about attending Bright Network Black Heritage Future Leaders as a virtual attendee, we have gathered all the most frequently asked questions here. Please note that for this event, there will be no virtual networking with the firms in attendance.

If you have any other questions please get in touch with our Events Team - events@brightnetwork.co.uk.