Proud to B - resource hub

Bright Network Proud to B 2024 is taking place on Tuesday, 15th October. We're looking forward to it, and hope you are too! The leading firms joining us (including Clyde & Co, CMS, Deloitte and more) are excited to connect with you and other members to share their insights with you.

We know attending events can be a bit nerve-wracking, so we want to make sure we provide as much reassurance and guidance as possible to ensure Proud to B is an enjoyable experience and safe place for everyone.

• Using Zoom Events- look at this section to learn how to use Zoom and utilise the accessibility features.
• Inclusivity features on Zoom Events - look at this section to see how to edit your profile to include pronouns, or change your name if you like to attend Proud to B anonymously.
• Networking top tips and etiquette - here are some key Dos and Don'ts for networking and access extra resources to feel confident in your networking abilities before the event.

The event will be streamed over Zoom. You can access the sessions via a web browser or the Zoom app. You will need to have a Zoom account to access the experience.

Your joining link will be sent to you before the event. Please ensure that you log into Zoom using the same email address you used to apply to Proud to B. Click on Register.

An example of the type of email you'd receive is below.

Closed captioning can be added on Zoom Events by clicking the "CC" icon in the lower toolbar on Zoom.

The hosts', speakers' and panellists' introductions will include an audio description for any attendees with visual impairments. For example, "My name is Hester and my pronouns are she/her. I'm the Senior Events Marketing Executive at Bright Network. I'm a white female in her early twenties with curly ginger hair. I'm wearing a green t-shirt and behind me is a busy office."

If you click on your icon in the top right corner, you can update your personal profile. You can also select whether you’re ‘Feeling Social’ and are happy for people to connect with you, are ‘Simply Exploring’, or would prefer to be hidden. If you select ‘Hide Me’ people will not be able to DM you, but we will still be able to see your icon and name if you post in the Lobby chat.

We suggest adding your First Name, Last Name, your Degree and University. Add your Degree in the designated space for ‘Position.’ Add your University in the designated space for ‘Company. If you have joined via the Zoom desktop app/client, you will have the option to Create a full profile. You can also add your pronouns next to your last name.

If you're not ready to be "out" yet, you're welcome to join the event or ask questions anonymously. To do this, you can:

1. Change the name on your Zoom profile to your initials, or
2. Use the "Ask anonymously" tick box when submitting your questions in the Q&A during the sessions

If you’re feeling anxious or overwhelmed at the event - either because of anxiety, autism, or anything else - we have lots of support available, please don’t suffer in silence.

A mental health first aider from the Bright Network team will be available throughout the event for anyone who feels like they need to speak to someone. Please find them on the Zoom Events platform or email events@brightnetwork.co.uk. To learn more about our mental health support - meet Katie, our certified Mental Health First Aider.

As you might've noticed in the agenda, there are breaks incorporated across the event. These have been added to ensure there is time to digest the content and step away to stretch, get a drink, etc.

Unfortunately we are not permitted to share slides (or allow screenshots of content during the event) as they are the intellectual property of the firms attending. If you have an accessibility requirement relating to slides, please get in touch and we'll work with to find a solution.

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 you access our event better, please let us know and we can make suitable arrangements.