Black Girls Tech and Finance Summit London 2024:
The Grounding: A Safe Haven for Black Women in Tech and Finance
Black women in tech and finance face unique challenges, both in society and the workplace. We see you, and we've got you.
Welcome to The Grounding—a dedicated space for Black women to recharge, learn, connect, and thrive. This empowering event offers a supportive environment to uplift and inspire, featuring a rich mix of breakout sessions, workshops, roundtable discussions, and talks, alongside meeting recruiters from leading employers in tech and finance.
For the first year we are combing our tech and finance summits AND hosting two seperate days so that we can welcome more of our community.
Wednesday 27th November 2024: Experienced Professionals
Thursday 28th November 2024: Early Careers
Gold Sponsored by Palantir Technologies and BT Group and more to be announced!
Please ensure you book for the right day!
Delicious African Caribbean lunch will be provided on both days and refreshments.
Our diverse program covers essential topics designed to nourish your personal and professional growth, including:
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The Eight Pillars of Wellness: Explore holistic wellness strategies to enhance your overall well-being.
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Boundaries and Self-Care: Learn practical tips to integrate self-care into your daily routine and establish healthy boundaries.
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Effective Networking: Discover how to build meaningful connections that can advance your career.
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The Glow Up: Unlock your potential and embrace your journey to success and self-love.
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Generational Love: Celebrate and honour the strength and wisdom passed down through generations.
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Tech Empowerment: Showcase of AI tools that can support and enhance your work and entry into tech and finance.
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Managing Up: Strategies for effectively managing your relationship with your line manager.
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Connecting with recruiters (Early Careers): Meet tech and finance recruiters at Palantir and BT Group to understand how to unlock entry level roles.
Join us for a transformative experience where you can connect with like-minded professionals, gain valuable insights, and enjoy a range of activities designed to rejuvenate and empower.
Wednesday 27th November 2024: Experienced Professionals
Agenda
09:00-9:30 Arrivals and refreshments
9:30-9:45 Welcome from the Host of The Black Girls in Tech and Finance Summit
9:45-10:00 Keynote Speaker: Conversations with our special guest
10:00-10:20 Q&A with Keynote Speaker
10:20-11:20 Roundtable Discussion: How can AI tools help Black women progress in the workplace?
11:20-11:30 Break
11:30-12:30 Delivered by the Linkedin Team: Cutting Through the Noise: Elevating Your Personal Brand in a Crowded Digital World
12:30-13:30 Lunch Break
13:40-14:40 Roundtable Discussion: What are the realities of being the Boss and how to manage up effectively
14:45-15:30 Break Out Session One: The Playbook: How to effectively develop impactful relationships with key players in tech and finance?
15:40-16:25 Break Out Session Two: How do you show up at work during turbulent times of global racial trauma?
16:35-17:15 Fireside chat: How she did it: A chat with a Senior Person of Color in tech and finance
17:15-19:00 Networking and drinks
Thursday 28th November: Early Careers/University Students
Agenda
09:00-9:30 Arrivals and refreshments
9:30-9:45 Welcome from the Host of The Black Girls in Tech and Finance Summit
9:45-10:00 Keynote Speaker: Conversation with Senior POC in finance/tech
10:00-10:20 Q&A with Keynote Speaker
10:20-11:20 Roundtable Discussion: How can students and graduates network effectively with Hiring Managers and potential mentors/sponsors?
11:20-11:30 Break
11:30-12:30 TBC
12:30-13:30 Lunch Break
13:40-14:40 Roundtable Discussion: Generational Love: Multi Generational Women in tech and finance share their career and life lessons
14:45-15:30 Break Out Session with Palantir: How to prepare for the future roles and skills of the workplace and opportunities at Palantir
15:40-16:25 Break Out Session with BT Group: How to curate your pathway into tech and finance and opportunities at BT
16:35-17:15 Fireside chat: How she did it: A chat with a Senior woman in tech and finance
17:15-19:00 Networking and drinks
Please note that all attendees will automatically be given a free account on our platform, The Hill, to access jobs, opportunities and community. Look out for an invitation from The Hill.
FAQs
How do I get to the venue?
The nearest station is Leyton Tube Station which can be accessed via the central line and is a 5 minute walk to the venue. Please note there is no parking so we advise you take public transport.
Why are experienced hire tickets paid for only?
Tickets have been priced at a substantially lower cost than the value to ensure that we have a sound indication of expected numbers and to reduce no-shows on the day. Our viewpoint is that by asking working professionals to sow a small seed into their own personal and professional development will enable us to plan for actual numbers on the day accordingly. If you are unemployed and struggling financially please email us at info@girlstalkcorporation.com
Why are Early Careers tickets free?
We appreciate the economical challenges students are facing in the UK and therefore have made these tickets free for these attendees on the 28th November 2024. Student ID will be required to show at registration.
How accessible is the venue?
Please email info@girlstalkcorporation.com to discuss your requirements
Why is the event on two seperate days?
We want to accommodate more women this year and in order to provide the ultimate experience for our attendees comfortably we decided to host this event across two days. This gives us the opportunity to tailor content to women who are at different life stages and provide the most appropriate opportunities.
Will this event be recorded and photos taken?
Yes, by attending this event you give us full permission to use your image for promotional purposes. If you do not want to be filmed or have your image visible, we kindly ask that you do not attend. This is due to the logistical challenges of running an event of this size and the expected numbers attending on the day. We cannot guarantee that your likeness will not be captured. We will be hosting our virtual event on 26th November with details being announced soon where you can connect with all speakers and wider community. Keep an eye on https://blackgirlstechsummit.com/
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