For Alumni

2016 Cohort — 10 Year Reunion

Ten years. A whole decade since the 2016 cohort began their Aleto journey. Whether you went on to lead organisations, launch businesses, or build quietly remarkable careers — this is your moment to come back together, share your story, and celebrate how far you've all come.

This reunion is open to all Alumni, Mentors, and Buddies from the 2016 programme year. Full details — including venue and timings — will follow via Aleto community channels.

Black Business Forum 2026

A curated, full-day experience for Black professionals and entrepreneurs focused on their next chapter. Featuring a keynote theatre, intimate masterclasses, and purposeful networking — designed to deliver the clarity, knowledge, and connections to move you forward with intention.

• Keynote theatre with high-impact speakers
• Intimate, focused masterclasses
• Purposeful networking sessions
• Great for Midlands-based alumni

The Music is Black: A British Story

Spanning 125 years of Black music-making across four continents, this landmark immersive exhibition at V&A East explores the power and cultural impact of Black British music — from jazz and sound system culture to lovers rock, rave culture, and grime.

Over 120 tracks from every era play directly through your headset as you move through the space, alongside artefacts from Joan Armatrading, Skepta, So Solid Crew, Mis-Teeq, and more.

• 120+ track immersive sound experience
• Artefacts across jazz, reggae, rave & grime
• Free related talks running throughout
• BBC iPlayer & Sounds partnership season