A day for early careers teams who want to hire well, not just hire more.
Join us to explore what’s working right now in attraction, quality of hire, and genuine candidate commitment.
Overview
Illuminate 2026 is about doing early careers hiring brilliantly and at scale. Over the course of the day, we’ll bring together market insight, real client stories, and practical thinking on how to find graduates who are the right fit and who add value once they join you.
Expect honest, useful conversation on building a strong employer brand, proving the value of your schemes, and getting candidate commitment right from first application through to day one. We’ll also touch on how the current landscape is shaping candidate behaviour, and what that means for staying ahead.
Why attend
Get a clear, current read on the graduate hiring market and where the opportunities are
Hear real case studies from employers building standout early careers campaigns
Learn how to make a compelling case for early careers investment at board level
Take part in a breakout built around what matters most to you, from proving campaign ROI to widening access
Leave with practical ideas for improving candidate commitment and retention
On the day
Doors open at 9am and we’ll kick start the conference at 10am, with the day running through to 6pm, including drinks and networking. Expect a mix of keynotes, client case studies, panels and breakout workshops you can choose based on what’s most useful to you.
Full agenda to follow.
Practical details
- Date: Wednesday 16th September 2026
- Venue: Cavendish Venues, 1 Bassinghall Avenue, London, EC2V 5DD
- Cost: Free to attend
- Who’s it for: Anyone working in early careers, talent acquisition, or graduate recruitment
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