Bright Network FESTIVAL 2024 (AFTERNOON ENTRY)
Top reasons to attend Bright Network FESTIVAL - the no.1 graduate careers event:
🌍 Explore every major industry (from Law and Financial Services to Business, Engineering and Tech), discover the roles on offer and meet the top employers - including Apple, Barclays, British Airways, Publicis Groupe and Slaughter and May.
🧠 Attend skill-building and sector insight sessions designed to boost your knowledge and confidence ahead of application season
🌟 Join workshops, connect with other students and win prizes like CV reviews, vouchers and more!
Ready to join the 20,000+ graduates who secured their first role through Bright Network?
This page is for afternoon entry to FESTIVAL only. This means you'll be able to register from 13:00 (UK time) and access the venue to network and attend sessions between 14:00 - 17:00.
About the event
View the full agenda here
This year's FESTIVAL is going to be the biggest yet as we take over every floor at the QEII Centre. This means more opportunities to meet your peers, win prizes and join workshops, as well as the crucial networking, skill-building and sector knowledge-building opportunities.
To get an idea of what to expect, check out last year's highlights reel:
What to expect
- A customisable schedule where you can pick which sessions to attend and when to network
- Networking opportunities with more than 90 leading employers from every sector
- Skills sessions, panel discussions and workshops on a wide range of topics
What to wear
- Comfortable shoes - there isn't a lot of seating available around the venue.
- Layers - the rooms can vary in temperature due to the different amounts of people in the different spaces, so having an additional layer like a jumper or jacket is a good idea.
- Something for the weather - registration queues can stretch outdoors, so we recommend bringing an umbrella or suncream depending on the forecast.
The dress code is smart casual.
What to bring
- Something to take notes with - a pen and notebook is usually easiest.
- Portable charger so you can use your phone to scan employer QR codes and access the programme, and still have enough charge for the journey home.
- Snacks.
- Water bottle - it will be warm during networking due to the amount of people around. Stay hydrated.
Plus, most importantly, enthusiasm! This is a fantastic opportunity to impress employers and make a great first impression. We recommend researching the employers you're interested to meet in advance and having some insightful questions prepared.
Click here to explore the accessibility and inclusivity initiatives at FESTIVAL.
Why attend
Network with 90+ employers
Get advice for finding success in applications, interviews and assessment centres
Explore every major sector and find one that suits you
Who can attend
We welcome members who graduated in 2023 or 2024, as well as those already at university who will be graduating in 2025/2026/2027/2028.
You must be at least 18 years old to attend this event.
You're attending university in the UK (if you'll be attending in person)
Employers joining us
Schedule
13 Sep 2024
Arrival and registration
Range of sessions to upskill and inspire you ahead of application season
Skill sessions include 'Tech top tips', 'A day in the life of a grad', 'Advancing social mobility', 'Black Heritage Industry Perspectives' and 'Traits of successful women leaders'.
Open networking
For in-person attendees only. This will involve visiting various booths across three floors at the QEII Centre.
Exit venue
In person attendees with afternoon entry are able to register any time between 13:00 and 16:00. You're welcome to leave at any point, but you will not be able to enter earlier than 14:00.
This agenda is for FESTIVAL attendees with AFTERNOON (14:00 - 17:00) entry. Virtual attendees are welcome to attend the whole day and pick which sessions to attend.
Gallery
Location
QEII Centre, Broad Sanctuary, SW1P 3EE
Frequently asked questions
By applying to "Bright Network FESTIVAL 2024 - afternoon entry", you are reqesting a ticket to access the event from 14:00 - 17:00. If you are successful in your application to attend, you will only have access to the venue during this time frame.
All timings on the agenda for Bright Network FESTIVAL 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 FESTIVAL as a virtual attendee, we have gathered all the most frequently asked questions here. Please note that for this event, if you attend virtually you will not to be able to join the networking sessions.
For information on inclusivity measures at the event, take a look at the FESTIVAL 2024 DEIB and accessibility page.
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 - events@brightnetwork.co.uk.
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.
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