Discover

Discover

London | April 16-17, 2026

Applications are now open. The application deadline is March 15, 2026.

Developing Future Leaders

We invite you to Discover, taking place April 16-17, 2026. Discover is a two-day event that will give you the chance to work alongside McKinsey consultants and professional coaches. At Discover, you will:

  • Crack a real-life case—take a behind-the-scenes tour of a business case study and learn more about the meaningful work we do
  • Build on your strengths—work with our consultants and professional coaches to sharpen your problem-solving and interpersonal skills
  • Get to know us—meet our colleagues from the United Kingdom, and learn about the various career opportunities that McKinsey offers

Event Details

Dates

April 16-17, 2026

The application deadline is Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Eligibility

We would like to get to know individuals based in the United Kingdom who:

  • Are in their first or penultimate year of undergraduate studies
  • Have an outstanding record of academic performance and leadership
  • Enjoy problem solving and creative thinking
  • Are interested in learning more about a career in consulting

This event is just one of our many worldwide programs aimed at helping candidates get to know McKinsey better. Stay tuned to our Real Life at McKinsey Facebook page, as well as our Careers blog, for more information regarding other upcoming events and initiatives.

If you are pursuing a degree in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM), we invite you to apply to Discover Tech&AI.

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