OxBright Conferences

Have you ever wondered what the future of your field might look like? Are you curious about your subject, and planning to apply to a top university? Do you want to stand out from the crowd?

The next conferences will run in Autumn 2024. Check back in Summer 2024 for announcements of upcoming conferences, and in the meantime you can check out our most recent conferences below.

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OxBright Conferences Overview

When you’re at school, it can be difficult to think beyond homework, revision and exams to your future university studies and career – but in a competitive university landscape, it’s essential to have clarity about your future.

If you’re truly interested in your subject, don’t miss the chance to look ahead and discover what a degree and a career in your field could really be like – and increase your chances of success.

At an OxBright Conference, you’ll:

  • Discover the latest cutting-edge developments in your field
  • Experience what a degree and career in your chosen subject would be like in practice, through interactive case studies and day in the life sessions
  • Prepare for university applications, with expert advice, live Q&As and experience for your CV and personal statement

 

Key Facts

Location: Online (live, not pre-recorded)
Subjects: Business, Law, Medicine, Psychology
Ages: 15–18
Dates: Autumn 2024 (next dates to be announced in Summer 2024)
Timings: 10am-5.30pm BST (parents’ session 4.30-5.30pm BST)
Tickets: £95 per student


Previous Conferences

Online Conferences for ages 15-18

BizCon

Saturday 14th October
10am-5.30pm BST

LawCon

Saturday 7th October
10am-5.30pm BST

MedCon

Sunday 8th October
10am-5.30pm BST

PsychCon

Sunday 15th October
10am-5.30pm BST

BizCon

Will ChatGPT Be Your Co-Founder?
Future Trends in Business and How AI Will Change Everything

Saturday 14th October 2023

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The world of business is moving fast, and the workplace you enter won’t look the same as it does today. But what do you need to know to set yourself up for success?

At this conference, you’ll hear from business professionals, successful entrepreneurs, and a panel of students studying Business or Economics at top UK universities. Across a day of live, engaging sessions, you’ll take part in a hands-on case study and join a live Q&A alongside like-minded students from around the world.

There will also be an hour-long session for parents, with advice on how to support your child, information about university admissions, and a live Q&A.

If you’re planning to apply to a leading university, attending BizCon is a must. Join us to gain rich subject insights, a deeper understanding of what a career in business entails and practical tips for your university application.

Conference Information
Location Live Online
Date Saturday 14th October 2023
Timings 10am-5.30pm BST (Parents’ Session 4.30-5.30pm BST)
Tickets £95 per student

LawCon

Navigating the Legal Cosmos:
The Impact of Space, Technology, and Environmental Law on Our Future

Saturday 7th October 2023

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The legal field is moving quickly, with new frontiers in Space Law and International Law, blockchain and AI. So what do you need to know to set yourself up for success?

At this conference, you’ll explore the future of law with solicitors, barristers, human rights professionals, and a panel of law students from top UK universities. You’ll also have a hands-on case study and a live Q&A.

There will also be an hour-long session for parents, with advice on how to support your child, information about university admissions, and a live Q&A.

If you’re planning to apply to a leading university, attending LawCon is a must. Join us to get an insider’s view on law, a hands-on understanding of what it means to study and practise law, and practical tips for your university application.

Conference Information
Location Live Online
Date Saturday 7th October 2023
Timings 10am-5.30pm BST (Parents’ Session 4.30-5.30pm BST)
Tickets £95 per student

MedCon

Are We Nearing Immortality?
Future Trends in Medicine and How Gen Z Could Live Forever

Sunday 8th October 2023

Stem cells, AI for diagnosis, personalised medicine and gene therapy all promise to help us make great strides in healthcare over the coming years. But how will the role of a doctor be transformed?

At this conference, you’ll explore the future of medicine with doctors, professionals in medtech and other healthcare industries, and a panel of medical students from top UK universities. You’ll also take part in a hands-on case study and a live Q&A.

There will also be an hour-long session for parents, with advice on how to support your child, information about university admissions, and a live Q&A.

If you’re planning to apply to a leading university, attending MedCon is a must. Join us to gain rich subject insights, a deeper understanding of what studying and practising medicine is really like, and tips for your university application.

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Conference Information
Location Live Online
Date Sunday 8th October 2023
Timings 10am-5.30pm BST (Parents’ Session 4.30-5.30pm BST)
Tickets £95 per student

PsychCon

Mental Health Crisis:
Future Trends in Psychology and How We Can Help Gen Z

Sunday 15th October 2023

The field of Psychology is changing fast, with a huge spotlight on mental health, developments in neuroscience, and new treatment options such as virtual reality therapy. We often hear that Gen Z is living through a mental health crisis – but how do we fix it?

At this conference, you’ll hear from psychotherapists, behavioural psychologists, and a panel of Psychology students from top UK universities. You’ll also take part in a hands-on case study and a live Q&A with experts.

There will also be an hour-long session for parents, with advice on how to support your child, information about university admissions, and a live Q&A.

If you’re planning to apply to a leading university, attending PsychCon is a must. Join us to get rich subject insights, an insider’s take on the future of psychology, and practical tips for your university application.

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Conference Information
Location Live Online
Date Sunday 15th October 2023
Timings 10am-5.30pm BST (Parents’ Session 4.30-5.30pm BST)
Tickets £95 per student

Testimonials from Conference Attendees

It was a very enriching and fun experience. It was meticulously organised and thoughtfully carried out. The entire team was very sweet and I learnt so much in such a short time.

 

Anon
Conference Attendee

The Law Conference was a phenomenal experience. Each session offered something completely different and really helped build a full, in depth picture of my potential employment field.

 

William
Conference Attendee

I loved the Medicine Conference – it taught me so much about life as a doctor and deepened my interest in medicine.

 

Avery
Conference Attendee

Online Summer Schools

Are you looking for the chance to experience university-level study in your subject and get to grips with the most important topics in the field?

Explore our Online Summer School courses to learn all about your chosen subject this summer.

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