Retreats | WCAN

Upcoming Events

PwC Insight Evening
Thu, Jan 28
Webinar
Jan 28, 5:00 PM
Webinar
After a slight delay, we are glad to announce our event with PwC is back! Many of our members have expressed their interest in attending a PwC insight Evening and we want you to know we have heard you! Join us on the 28th January for an insight into life at PwC and learn more about opportunities
Share

Money Matters: Introduction into Personal Finance & Investing
Mon, Feb 15
Webinar
Feb 15, 5:00 PM
Webinar
Start your year on the right financial foot!
Share

Side Hustle School
Tue, Feb 16
Webinar
Feb 16, 5:00 PM
Webinar
An event detailing the essentials for starting your small business, also some advice from black business owners and entrepreneurs
Share

STEM Conference
Thu, Feb 25
Webinar
Feb 25, 5:00 PM
Webinar
Conference highlighting career options in STEM and options for STEM undergraduates
Share

Travers Smith - Summer Vacation Scheme
Thu, Jan 07
Online Event
Jan 07, 4:00 PM
Online Event
Share

Weil Application Clinic
Wed, Nov 18
Weil Application Clinic
Nov 18, 2020, 12:00 PM
Weil Application Clinic
Share

DWF Application Clinic
Tue, Nov 10
DWF Application Clinic
Nov 10, 2020, 12:00 PM
DWF Application Clinic
Share

BlackRock Application Clinic
Fri, Nov 06
BlackRock Application Clinic
Nov 06, 2020, 12:00 PM
BlackRock Application Clinic
Share

Bird & Bird Application Clinic
Wed, Nov 04
Bird & Bird Application Clinic
Nov 04, 2020, 12:00 PM
Bird & Bird Application Clinic
Share

Evolution Conference 2020
Mon, Oct 26
Webinar
Oct 26, 2020, 12:30 PM
Webinar
Our biggest event of the year for 15 to 18 year old black girls interested in taking control of their future! Meet universities, the biggest corporate firms and explore all of your options!
Share

Annual Banking, Finance, Consulting & Professional Services Conference: Harnessing CONFIDENCE
Wed, Oct 07
Online Event
Oct 07, 2020, 12:00 PM – Oct 08, 2020, 5:00 PM
Online Event
Inspirational conference to jumpstart the year for all students interested in Banking, Finance, Consulting & Professional Services who are looking to meet cool black women, meet the biggest firms and get focused for the new & unconventional Academic Year.
Share

Annual Law Conference: Harnessing CONFIDENCE
Mon, Oct 05
Online Event
Oct 05, 2020, 12:00 PM – Oct 06, 2020, 5:00 PM
Online Event
Inspirational conference to jumpstart the year for all students interested in Law who are looking to meet cool black women, meet the biggest firms and get focused for the new & unconventional Academic Year.
Share

Be Inspired: Imperial College London (1)
Mon, Aug 03
Online STEM Summer School with Imperial
Aug 03, 2020, 8:30 AM
Online STEM Summer School with Imperial
For our younger cohort of black women, Imperial College London wants you!
Share

Virtual Money Matters: Insight into Personal Finance & Investments with Accenture
Thu, Jul 09
Online event
Jul 09, 2020, 6:00 PM
Online event
Get informed on your personal finance and investments this summer with our online event!
Share

Be Inspired: Imperial College London
Thu, Apr 16
Imperial College London
Apr 16, 2020, 8:30 AM
Imperial College London, Kensington, London SW7 2AZ, UK
For our younger cohort of black women, Imperial College London wants you!
Share

Law Conference 2.0
Thu, Apr 02
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Apr 02, 2020, 8:00 AM
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, 65 Fleet St, Temple, London EC4Y 1HT, UK
Inspirational conference to jumpstart the year for all students looking to meet cool black women, meet the biggest firms and get focused in time for September.
Share

Money Matters: Investing 101 w/ Wealthsimple
Wed, Apr 01
Location is TBD
Apr 01, 2020, 5:30 PM
Location is TBD
Spend an evening with WCAN & Wealthsimple understanding how to take the first step into investing - they’ll run you through the onboarding, thinking about your investment style, saving to invest and more!
Share

National Audit Office: Insight Day
Wed, Feb 26
National Audit Office
Feb 26, 2020, 3:00 PM
National Audit Office, 157-197 Buckingham Palace Rd, Victoria, London SW1W 9SP, UK
Opportunity to meet NAO and secure a summer internship!
Share

White & Case - Black Women's Law Dinner
Wed, Nov 20
Location is TBD
Nov 20, 2019, 6:20 PM
Location is TBD
For black female undergraduates and recent graduates to meet other black female lawyers at a lovely dinner specifically for black women.
Share

EY - Midlands Insight Day - Leeds
Tue, Nov 19
Ernst & Young LLP
Nov 19, 2019, 11:00 AM
Ernst & Young LLP, Bridgewater Place, 1 Water Ln, Leeds LS11 5QR, UK
An opportunity for EY to meet our Northern Members - Fast tracking opportunities available.
Share

EY - Midlands Insight Day - Birmingham
Tue, Nov 19
Ernst & Young LLP
Nov 19, 2019, 11:00 AM
Ernst & Young LLP, 9, 1 Colmore Circus Queensway, Birmingham B4 6HQ, UK
An opportunity for EY to meet our Midlands Members - Fast tracking opportunities available.
Share

White & Case - Exclusive WCAN Open Day
Fri, Nov 01
White & Case
Nov 01, 2019, 10:00 AM
White & Case, 5 Old Broad St, London EC2N 1DW, UK
Unmissable opportunity exclusively for black women interested in Law!
Share

Evolution Conference 2020
Sat, Oct 26
Ernst & Young LLP
Oct 26, 2019, 9:00 AM
Ernst & Young LLP, 1 More London Riverside, London SE1 2AF, UK
Our biggest event of the year for 15 to 18 year old black girls interested in taking control of their future! Meet universities, the biggest corporate firms and explore all of your options!
Share

Ashurst - Becoming A Lawyer Insight Day
Fri, Oct 25
Ashurst
Oct 25, 2019, 11:00 AM
Ashurst, London Fruit & Wool Exchange 1 Duval Square, Shadwell, London E1 6PW, UK
For all of our 16 - 18 year old black women who want to be lawyers!
Share

EY - Northern Insight Day - Leeds
Sat, Oct 19
Ernst & Young LLP
Oct 19, 2019, 11:00 AM
Ernst & Young LLP, Bridgewater Place, 1 Water Ln, Leeds LS11 5QR, UK
An opportunity for EY to meet our Northern Members - Fast tracking opportunities available.
Share

Lazard - Boutique Investment Banking - London Event
Thu, Oct 03
Location is TBD
Oct 03, 2019, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location is TBD
Join Lazard for a chance to learn more about the work they do and 2020 opportunities including their unique graduate analyst, summer internship and spring insight programmes.
Share

Fitch - Insight Day for Women
Wed, Oct 02
Fitch Ratings Ltd.
Oct 02, 2019, 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Fitch Ratings Ltd., 30 N Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London E14 5GN, UK
Finance isn't just investment banking - there are many exciting roles to be explored at firms like Fitch, they are have and exclusive insight day and have specific spaces for WCAN members.
Share

Banking, Finance and Professional Services Annual Conference 2019
Fri, Sep 13
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Sep 13, 2019, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Bank of America Merrill Lynch, 2 King Edward St, London EC1A 1HQ, UK
Inspirational conference to kickstart the academic year for all students looking to meet cool black women, meet the biggest firms and get focused for the year ahead.
Share

Law Annual Conference 2019
Tue, Sep 10
Baker McKenzie LLP
Sep 10, 2019, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Baker McKenzie LLP, 100 New Bridge St, London EC4V 6JA, UK
Inspirational conference to kickstart the academic year for all students looking to meet cool black women, meet the biggest firms and get focused for the year ahead.
Share

The WW Collective: August Summer Party
Sat, Aug 31
Location is TBD
Aug 31, 2019, 1:00 PM
Location is TBD
For our first ever summer party we're inviting YOU to join a group of women that will be foundational in creating an uplifting community of support and friendship across all avenues of life.
Share

DWF - Strength Based Interviews Intense Workshop
Mon, Jun 17
DWF
Jun 17, 2019, 5:00 PM
DWF, 20 Fenchurch St, London EC3M 3AG, UK
Share

Hers... & His - EXCLUSIVE PARTNERS ONLY
Sun, May 05
Baker McKenzie LLP
May 05, 2019, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Baker McKenzie LLP, 100 New Bridge St, London EC4V 6JA, UK
A fireside chat with audience debate following 1 inspirational black man and black woman covering the topic "Personal Finance and Investments", not to mention a panel of investing products and professionals - OUR SECOND IN THE SERIES OF OUR MIXED EVENTS FOR MEN & WOMEN!
Share

Hers... & His
Thu, May 02
Baker McKenzie LLP
May 02, 2019, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Baker McKenzie LLP, 100 New Bridge St, London EC4V 6JA, UK
A fireside chat with audience debate following 1 inspirational black man and black woman covering the topic "Personal Finance and Investments", not to mention a panel of investing products and professionals - OUR SECOND IN THE SERIES OF OUR MIXED EVENTS FOR MEN & WOMEN!
Share

The WW Collective: The Launch
Tue, Apr 30
Location is TBD
Apr 30, 2019, 6:00 PM
Location is TBD
To kick-off the exclusive, intimate & topical dinner series we’re inviting YOU to join a group of women that will be foundational in creating an uplifting community of support and friendship across all avenues of life.
Share

Slaughter and May Annual Afternoon Tea
Wed, Apr 17
Slaughter and May
Apr 17, 2019, 4:00 PM
Slaughter and May, 1 Bunhill Row, London EC1Y 8YY, UK
Magic Circle law firm, Slaughter and May, are offering selected WCAN members the exclusive opportunity fo exclusive advice, a walk through their application process as well as CV and cover letter support from the team that will be screening your CVs.
Share

Be Inspired - Imperial College London
Tue, Apr 16
Imperial College London
Apr 16, 2019, 9:30 AM
Imperial College London, Kensington, London SW7 2AZ, UK
For our younger cohort of black women, Imperial College London wants you!
Share

Money Matters: Investing 101 with Wealthsimple
Tue, Apr 02
Location is TBD
Apr 02, 2019, 6:30 PM
Location is TBD
Spend an evening with WCAN & Wealthsimple understanding how to take the first step into investing - they’ll run you through the onboarding, thinking about your investment style, saving to invest and more!
Share

KPMG Commercial Awareness, Personal Branding & Professional Judgement
Wed, Mar 20
KPMG Canary Wharf
Mar 20, 2019, 2:45 PM
KPMG Canary Wharf, 15 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5GL, UK
Opportunity to meet with KPMG!
Share

Money Matters: Property Investing - EXCLUSIVE PARTNERS
Sat, Mar 16
Bush House, Bush House
Mar 16, 2019, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Bush House, Bush House, 44-46 Aldwych, London WC2B 4LL, UK
Property Investing: From Side Hustle to Six Figure Income with Axion Property Partners will be a day-long workshop and masterclass!
Share

Money Matters: Property Investing
Sat, Mar 16
Bush House
Mar 16, 2019, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Bush House, Bush House, 30 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4B
Property Investing: From Side Hustle to Six Figure Income with Axion Property Partners will be a day-long workshop and masterclass!
Share

Baker McKenzie Application Clinic
Thu, Mar 14
Baker McKenzie LLP
Mar 14, 2019, 5:00 PM
Baker McKenzie LLP, 100 New Bridge St, London EC4V 6JA, UK
Not to be missed for our aspiring lawyers!
Share

Black Women in STEM - Accenture
Thu, Feb 21
Accenture
Feb 21, 2019, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Accenture, 30 Fenchurch St, London EC3M 3BD, UK
Share

Hers... & His
Wed, Feb 13
Mazars
Feb 13, 2019, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Mazars, Tower Bridge House, St Katharine's Way, St Katharine's & Wapping, London E1W 1DD, UK
A fireside chat with audience debate following 1 inspirational black man and black woman covering the topic "from corporate world to side hustle to being your own boss" - OUR FIRST EVER MIXED EVENT FOR MEN & WOMEN!
Share

Hers... & His - Exclusive Discount
Wed, Feb 13
Mazars
Feb 13, 2019, 6:00 PM
Mazars, Tower Bridge House, St Katharine's Way, St Katharine's & Wapping, London E1W 1DD, UK
A fireside chat with audience debate following 1 inspirational black man and black woman covering the topic "from corporate world to side hustle to being your own boss" - OUR FIRST EVER MIXED EVENT FOR MEN & WOMEN!
Share

Money Matters; Plan, Budget, Save 2019
Tue, Jan 29
Baker McKenzie LLP
Jan 29, 2019, 6:00 PM
Baker McKenzie LLP, 100 New Bridge St, London EC4V 6JA, UK
Money Matters is back every month this year with smaller, more targeted events on specific topics like budgeting and saving, getting on the property ladder, passive vs. active income and more.
Share

Money Matters: Insight into Personal Finance & Investments
Mon, Dec 03
KPMG Canary Wharf
Dec 03, 2018, 6:00 PM
KPMG Canary Wharf, 15 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5GL, UK
From Funds, to P2P Lending, to Angel Investing, to Spreadbetting and getting on the Property Ladder, this event will inform you on your options, opportunities and risks as you hear from investment firms, platforms and real women who have done it!
Share

Midlands Conference @ EY
Thu, Nov 08
EY
Nov 08, 2018, 12:00 PM
EY, EY, Birmingham
Annual Midlands Conference, with the theme Visions vs. Reality - Don't miss this.
Share