Investate Events
Where Ambition
Meets Opportunity.
From intimate social impact sessions to large-scale conferences, our events bring together ambitious students and industry leaders to create lasting professional relationships.
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Our Journey
Building the Platform
2024 ——
First Major
Summit
Hosted our inaugural careers conference with 300+ attendees and speakers from Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, and McKinsey.
2026 ——
The Plug Summit
Held
Flagship summit bringing together students and industry leaders for high impact dialogue, panels, and opportunities.
2024 ——
Investate
Founded
Started with 2 founding members and a vision to democratize access to elite career opportunities for ambitious students.
2025 ——
Community Reaches
11,000+
Rapid growth to over 11,000 members across UK and global markets, with official university partnerships including University of Surrey and Queen Mary University of London.
2024 ——
Investate
Founded
Started with 2 founding members and a vision to democratize access to elite career opportunities for ambitious students.
2024 ——
First Major
Summit
Hosted our inaugural careers conference with 300+ attendees and speakers from Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, and McKinsey.
2025 ——
Community Reaches
11,000+
Rapid growth to over 11,000 members across UK and global markets, with official university partnerships including University of Surrey and Queen Mary University of London.
2026 ——
The Plug Summit
Held
Flagship summit bringing together students and industry leaders for high impact dialogue, panels, and opportunities.
“This moment isn't mine alone. This milestone would not have been possible without the people who truly poured into me. Thank you to the Investate team for everything you've done to help me reach this point. I'm incredibly proud to announce that I've received an offer to join JPMorganChase as a Degree Apprentice.”
Joel Lenin
JPMorganChase, Degree Apprentice
Past Events
Event Archive
April 2026
The Plug Summit
Our flagship Plug Summit brought together ambitious students and industry leaders for a day of social impact dialogue, panels, and opportunities. Watch the TPS post event highlights for a recap of the energy on the day.
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February 2026
Charity Run Day
On 7 February 2026, the Investate community is coming together for a sponsored 5K in support of Pencils of Promise. They build schools, provide essential learning resources, and help fund teachers in low income countries, creating more access to education where it is needed most. This run is a practical way to show up, raise awareness, and contribute directly to the cause. Thank you to everyone who has already donated. Your support makes this possible.
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January 2026
Investate Entrepreneurs Dinner
Building in public is cool. Building at the table is powerful. On 24 January, we brought entrepreneurs together for our first Investate Entrepreneurs Dinner. An intimate space for real conversations, real connections, and people who understand the journey. No panels. No pitching. Just founders, ideas, and honest conversations over good food. If you are building, dreaming bigger, or ready to be in rooms that stretch you, this is for you. This was the launch of our new community for young entrepreneurs, with dinners, talks, private meetups, and more. Follow to stay tuned and join us for the next one.
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January 2026
Brick by Brick Webinar with Onye Devis
Brick by brick, nothing worth building happens overnight. Our Brick by Brick webinar with Onye Devis was a powerful reminder of that. He shared his journey into property, the lessons learned along the way, and the realities behind the success people do not always see. A truly insightful session for anyone serious about building long-term wealth with intention and discipline. This is just the beginning. Follow us on LinkedIn and here to catch the next one.
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December 2025
Degree Apprentice Q&A + Discussion
Guidance and understanding from apprentices at big firms including EY, Goldman Sachs, Natixis and more, sharing their journey into competitive apprenticeship programmes.
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November 2025
CV & Interviews with Ruby Gentry-Clark
Investate hosted an expert session on CV writing and interview preparation, led by Ruby Gentry-Clark (Tax Apprentice). During the session, she shared her personal application journey into the corporate world and provided students with practical guidance on how to craft strong CVs, stand out in applications, and confidently approach interviews. The session equipped attendees with vital skills and real insight into what employers look for, helping them feel more prepared for the next steps in their career journeys.
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November 2025
Access Unlocked: Pathways to Apprenticeship
An Access Unlocked session focused on apprenticeship pathways. Attendees took part in Q&A and discussions, with practical insight on applications, public speaking, and approaching assessment centres.
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September 2025
Breaking the Law: Legal Apprenticeship Applications
An interactive session hosted by Nana, focused on crafting a standout legal apprenticeship application. Covered: - CV tips - Cover letters - Standard application questions Held on Wednesday 24 September 2025 at 6:30 PM.
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September 2025
Investor Expert Session with Andy Evangelou
Students from the Investate community attended an exclusive investor expert session with Andy Evangelou, CEO of Plug-In Stations, a company generating seven to eight figures in monthly revenue. The session took place at his North London office, where students toured the workspace, spoke with him face to face about entrepreneurship and investing, and ended the experience with a pitch competition where students presented their business ideas.
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August 2025
Exclusive Expert Session with Sanchia Miller
In August 2025, Investate hosted an exclusive expert session with Sanchia Miller, where she shared her journey from working in corporate law to building a successful career in property and entrepreneurship. In an intimate setting with students, she spoke candidly about the realities of transitioning out of the corporate world, the risks involved, and the mindset needed to build long-term wealth. The session allowed attendees to ask questions, gain practical insight, and learn directly from someone who has successfully navigated both the corporate and entrepreneurial paths.
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August 2025
Live Podcast Session with Natasha Bonsu
In August 2025, Investate hosted a live podcast session with Natasha Bonsu, where students had the unique opportunity to join the conversation and engage with her directly. The session focused on financial literacy, with Natasha sharing practical advice alongside personal experiences from her own journey. Attendees were able to ask questions, contribute to the discussion, and gain real insight into managing money, building financial confidence, and navigating their early careers.
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July 2025
Exclusive Expert Session with Tobi Oluwole
In July 2025, Investate hosted a special expert session with Tobi Oluwole, who flew in from Canada to share his insights with our community. With over 400,000 followers on LinkedIn, he spoke to students about the power of personal branding, building influence online, and the importance of financial literacy from a young age. The session gave attendees practical strategies on how to position themselves professionally, grow their presence, and make smarter financial decisions as they build their careers.
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June 2025
Careers and Business Summit
In June 2025, Investate hosted a high-impact Careers and Business Event that brought together ambitious young people and some of the UK's leading entrepreneurs, CEOs, and multimillionaire business leaders. The event created a powerful space for students and young professionals to gain real insight into careers, entrepreneurship, and wealth building through panels, community connection, and honest conversations about success. It was a day focused on access, opportunity, and inspiration, empowering the next generation to think bigger about their futures.
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Summer 2025
InvestED Summer 2025 Webinar Series
The InvestED Summer 2025 Webinar Series brought together students from the Investate community to deliver interactive workshops focused on CV optimisation and interview preparation. Across the summer, we ran 15 CV optimisation webinars and 17 personal statement workshops. Each session was led by students who shared practical advice, personal experiences, and actionable tips to help attendees strengthen their applications and build confidence for interviews.
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February 2025
February Finance Summit
Esteemed panellists of C-suite executives, industry experts and specialists in finance from top firms like JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, and more shared their insights on breaking into the industry.
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What attendees say
Testimonial
Slide 1 of 18“I got my JPM Financial Services degree apprenticeship offer today, and I just thought I would thank you. I found your advice and personal experience very helpful.”
Leo Garofalides