BYP Leadership Conference & Careers Festival 2026

REST. REVIEW. RESET.

This September, join hundreds of Black professionals, leaders, founders and employers for one of the UK's leading career and leadership events.

Whether you're looking for your next opportunity or preparing for your next leadership chapter, BYP Leadership Conference & Careers Fest 2026 is designed to equip you with the insights, connections and practical strategies to help you move forward with confidence.

As BYP Network celebrates 10 years of connecting Black professionals to opportunity, we're bringing our community together for a landmark day of inspiring conversations, practical learning and meaningful networking.

This event is proudly supported by Investec, VodafoneThree, Delta, RX Global, Capco, Macmillan Cancer Support and others.

Choose the experience that's right for you:

Leadership Conference – For mid-to-senior professionals, executives, founders and leaders exploring leadership, influence, business growth and the future of work.

Careers Fest – For students, graduates, early-to-mid career professionals and career changers looking to develop their skills, connect with employers and accelerate their careers.

Two experiences. One venue. One landmark day.

"It was such a brilliant event, really well put together and impactful. I am proud to have been a part of it." — Atinuke Awe, Speaker 2025

"The only networking event I have been to that I enjoyed and felt empowered, like I truly got value from the space." — Georgiana, Attendee 2025

Event Details

Date: Thursday, 17 September 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Venue: The Cumberland Hotel, London

LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Thursday, 17 September 2026 | From 12:00 PM | Tickets from £150 + VAT

For mid-to-senior professionals, executives, founders and leaders.

Ten years in, the conversations at the BYP Leadership Conference have never been more important.

This year's conference is designed for professionals who are beyond the fundamentals and ready for deeper conversations. Not motivational soundbites. Not surface-level panels. Just practical insights, honest discussions and fresh perspectives on leadership, influence, wealth creation and the future of work.

The 2026 programme includes:

• Reset to Rise: Turning Setbacks into Your Greatest Advantage
• Beyond Inclusion: Embedding Belonging Into Everyday Leadership
• Leadership Beyond Difference: Building High-Performing Teams in a Complex World
• The Franchise Route: An Alternative Path to Business Ownership & Wealth Creation
• The Influence Advantage: Building Visibility, Credibility & Impact Beyond Your Role
• Leadership is Generational: Raising the Next Generation of Leaders
• Executive Edge: Leading Beyond Success – The Resilience, Influence & Growth Required for the Next Level

Every session is designed to challenge your thinking, expand your network and equip you for your next chapter.

"I enjoyed the leadership panels. The diverse professional background of all the speakers catered to both employees and entrepreneurs." — Attendee 2025

"Did not expect to feel so seen in the first 30 minutes... Genuinely left feeling like my setbacks were actually setting me up." — Attendee 2025

"The content and speakers were excellent. Great calibre of attendees which matched the type of jobs we have." — RX Global, Partner 2025

"The speakers on the Founder's panel kept it real. No fluff. Just the truth about what building actually looks like." — Attendee 2025

Your ticket includes:

• Networking lunch & refreshments
• Complimentary professional headshot
• Access to the Partner Expo
• Speaker Meet & Greet
• Networking with senior professionals, founders and decision-makers

Secure your place now. Limited tickets available.

Watch the 2025 Highlight Video.

CAREERS FEST

Thursday, 17 September 2026 | From 12:00 PM | Tickets from £25

For early-to-mid career professionals, recent graduates and career pivoters.

Whether you're looking for your first role, aiming for your next promotion or exploring a new career path, BYP Careers Fest is designed to help you move forward with confidence.

This isn't a traditional careers fair. It's a practical, action-focused experience where you'll hear directly from employers, learn from professionals who've navigated their own career journeys and leave with insights you can apply immediately.

The 2026 programme includes:

Partner Sessions
Hear directly from leading employers about their organisations, recruitment processes, company culture and what they're really looking for when hiring.

Career Lab: Stand Out, Speak Up & Get Hired
A practical fireside conversation exploring how to position yourself for success, communicate your value with confidence and stand out in today's competitive job market.

Career Accelerator Panel: Lessons Industry Leaders Wish They Knew Earlier
Professionals from leading organisations share the career decisions, setbacks and lessons that shaped their journeys—and the advice they wish they'd received earlier.

AI & Career Anxiety: Navigating Career Decisions in an AI-Driven World
Discover how AI is reshaping the workplace, the skills employers value most and how to make confident career decisions in a rapidly changing world.

Speaker & Employer Meet & Greet
Build meaningful connections with speakers, recruiters and employer partners, ask your questions and expand your professional network.

Throughout the day, you'll also have access to the Careers Expo, where you can meet employers, explore opportunities and have the conversations that don't happen through an online application.

"I enjoyed hearing about professionals who had pivoted from one industry to another, the challenges they faced and how it shaped them today." — Liliana, Attendee 2025

"Some of the applications we received for our graduate programme came from the BYP Careers Fest. These individuals said they spoke to us there—hence they applied." — BSI, Partner 2025

"The diversity in the talent was outstanding. It was an event that truly aligned to our organisation's values." — Macmillan Cancer Support, Partner 2025

Your ticket includes:

• Practical career-focused sessions
• Direct access to leading employers
• Careers Expo
• Speaker & Employer Meet & Greet
• Networking with professionals across a range of industries

Secure your place today. Tickets from just £25. Spaces are limited.

Please note: This ticket does not include access to the Leadership Conference.

For group or corporate ticket enquiries, email: [email protected]

IS THIS FOR YOU?

Whether you're launching your career or leading at the highest level, there's an experience designed for you.

Careers Fest

Perfect for:

• Students and graduates
• Early-to-mid career professionals
• Career changers and career pivoters

Gain practical career advice, connect with employers, build your network and leave with actionable insights to help you stand out and get ahead.

Leadership Conference

Perfect for:

• Managers and senior professionals
• Executives and directors
• Founders and entrepreneurs
• Aspiring leaders

Explore the conversations shaping the future of leadership, influence, business growth and the world of work alongside senior leaders and decision-makers.