Black in Tech UK's - Recruiter Tea

Real Talk on Navigating the Tech Market ☕️🔥
Let’s be honest: the tech market right now is brutal. With constant restructuring and ongoing layoffs, Black professionals are often facing the brunt of the volatility. Navigating your career in this climate requires more than just a polished CV, it requires a raw, transparent strategy.

Recruiter Tea is an exclusive, in-person panel event organised by Black in Tech UK designed to pull back the curtain on how tech hiring actually works today. We are skipping the corporate fluff and getting straight to the honest conversations, actionable guidance, and community support you need to stay resilient.
Whether you are actively looking for your next role, navigating a recent redundancy, or looking to insulate your career from sector threats, this event is built to give you a competitive edge.
What we’ll unpack:
The Reality of the Market: What recruiters are actually looking for right now and how to stay visible.
Redundancy & Rebound: Practical strategies to protect your mindset, leverage your network, and bounce back faster.
Becoming Indispensable: How to position your skills so you remain competitive and confident, no matter shifting market trends.
The Format:
✨ Testimonials: From layoff to lift off - real stories, real career turnarounds.
🎙️ Moderated Panel: Live, unfiltered insights from seasoned industry recruiters and talent leads.
❓ Audience Q&A: Your opportunity to ask the tough questions and get direct, real-world answers.
🤝 Community Networking: Connect with other Black tech professionals navigating the same space.
Speakers:
Ade Ahmadu, Founder, Cerculate
Chidinma (Dinma) Aniugb, Senior product, Monday.com
Temitayo Abayomi, CEO, Intalara
Panellists:
Matthew Doucette, Director of Talent Acquisition at Nebius
Pius Bozumbil, Founder & CEO at Trutalent
Riman Ebarere, Senior Recruiter, Amazon
Ebony James, AVP Recruitment Consultant, Bruin Financial
Moderator:
Viola Kanu, Strategic Partnerships, Vention
What You Will Walk Away With:
🗺️ Real Redundancy Roadmaps: Proven, step-by-step blueprints from community members who were laid off and came out stronger on the other side.
📉 The Layoff Survival Guide: Know your rights, how to negotiate severance, and how to bounce back fast.
👁️ High Visibility: The exact formula to make your LinkedIn and CV un-ignorable to recruiters right now.
🤝 Direct Pipelines: Warm connections with Black recruiters and allies at major tech firms.
💪 Unmatched Confidence: Practical steps to take control of your career security so you aren't at the mercy of corporate shifts.
Don’t leave your career security to chance. Come get the real insights, build your strategy, and find your community.