Bright Network FESTIVAL 2022

Bright Network FESTIVAL 2022

Bright Network FESTIVAL is more than a careers fair – it’s an experience. This year, we're hosting the largest careers fair for 2,500+ graduates and undergraduates in the UK.

Employers will join us for keynotes, panel discussions, networking and skills sessions, as we bring together the undergraduate talent that matters most to you.

In its tenth year, our team will be there to support employers' graduate talent needs and showcase their company cultures to our highly engaged student and graduate members.
Bright Network Festival 2019 236
Where

Queen Elizabeth II Centre

Broad Sanctuary, London

SW1P 3EE

What to expect?

The largest careers fair in the UK, with 80+ employers meeting 2,500+ bright and diverse graduates and undergraduates

Key contact

Vivian Wadler

Events Director

vivian@brightnetwork.co.uk

Agenda - 7th September

Package tiers

  • Platinum
  • Gold
  • Silver
  • silver-partner
  • gold-partner
  • platinum-partner
09:00 am - 05:00 pm
Stand delivery & set-up - 6th September (day before event)

We highly suggest that you have your stand and promotional items/brochures sent on Tuesday 6th September due to the very small window available on Wednesday morning for delivery and set-up before the event begins.

For stand size details, please refer to the pre-event and day-of-event section below.

Please have your stand and promotional items/brochures (we suggest 1,000-2,000 items) delivered to the following address:

Queen Elizabeth II Centre
Broad Sanctuary
Westminster
London
SW1P 3EE

Delivery labels can be found here

  • silver-partner
  • gold-partner
  • platinum-partner
07:00 am - 09:30 am
Stand delivery & set-up - 7th September (day of event)

We highly suggest that you have your stand and promotional items/brochures sent on Tuesday 6th September due to the very small window available on Wednesday morning for delivery and set-up before the event begins.

For stand size details, please refer to the pre-event and day-of-event section below.

Please have your stand and promotional items/brochures (we suggest 1,000-2,000 items) delivered to the following address:

Queen Elizabeth II Centre
Broad Sanctuary
Westminster
London
SW1P 3EE

Delivery labels can be found here

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Student arrival and registration

As this is our largest event of the year, students generally arrive early. Please note that students will not be allowed access to the venue until 11:00am.

  • silver-partner
  • gold-partner
  • platinum-partner
11:00 am - 04:30 pm
Open networking

This is your opportunity to meet students interested in your organisation and to let them know what makes your firm stand out while giving them an insight into working at your organisation. It will also be the attendees’ chance to ask any questions they might have about your career or firm.

  • gold-partner
  • platinum-partner
12:00 pm - 05:25 pm
Content sessions - panels, sector overviews and Bright Network Academy

Sessions will run concurrently at various times throughout the day.

  • silver-partner
  • gold-partner
  • platinum-partner
04:30 pm - 05:30 pm
Stand breakdown

Exhibitors should break down their stands, pack up remaining promotional items/brochures and have these couriered/sent back to their respective organisations. No items can be left overnight.

 

 

Pre-event and on-the-day actions

Click on your firm's partnership level below to see the event day actions and materials that need to be sent to Bright Network before the event. Please send all of the requested information to Vivian Wadler at vivian@brightnetwork.co.uk by Friday 12th August at 5pm. 

  • Platinum
  • Gold
  • Silver
  • Pre-event actions
  • On-the-day actions
  • Pre-event actions
  • On-the-day actions
  • Pre-event actions
  • On-the-day actions

Current event partners

Frequently asked questions

Where does the event take place?

QEII Centre
Broad Sanctuary, London
SW1P 3EE

Is this event virtual or in person?

This event is a hybrid event.

What is the event format?

All of our events include networking opportunities between members and employer partners - a great opportunity to highlight your brand and encourage our bright members to apply for your roles. Networking will take place from 11:00am-16:30pm. Depending on your partnership package, there may be opportunities for panel or sector overview sessions as well.

How many people can we bring?

Depends on the package you select.

Should we bring members of our graduate recruitment team?

We advise for your most enthusiastic colleagues to come and network with our members as we’ve found these types of representatives connect best with students, leading to a higher ROI. Previous  feedback demonstrates that members highly valued a mix of Graduate Recruitment representatives, those on a graduate scheme and senior leaders within the organisation to network with. 

Who usually sits on the panel?

We typically suggest a senior member of the firm attends the panel session as this is a unique opportunity for members to hear insights from organisation leaders. Our Bright Network members are from diverse backgrounds so we encourage you to take this into consideration when deciding on your panellist.

How are attendees selected?

Every attendee must submit an application. Depending on the event, attendees are screened based on several factors like graduation year, degree subject, relevant experience and sometimes demographics - particularly for our diversity-focused events. All applicants are also required to submit a statement expressing why they are interested in attending the event.

Will we get the attendees data after the event?

Yes, all employers will receive the name, contact details, degree subject, university and predicted grade of all attendees.

Which other employers attend this event?

In previous years, employers like Clyde & Co, Accenture and BP have been involved.