Project a Black Planet - A Summer Soirée with Global Counsel Forum and Slaughter and May.

Global Counsel Forum, in collaboration with Slaughter and May, is hosting a summer soirée for Black professionals across law and business - with an exclusive private viewing of Project a Black Planet: The Art and Culture of Panafrica at the Barbican Centre.

It is the Barbican's landmark exhibition exploring the influence of Pan-Africanism on artistic and cultural production from the 1920s to the present day. When we were thinking about where to spend a summer evening together, this felt like exactly the right choice for us - a space that reflects something of who we are.

The evening will open with welcome remarks from Sharon Thomas, Founder of Global Counsel Forum, and Lorna Nsoatabe, Partner at Slaughter and May, followed by a private viewing of the exhibition, drinks and food.

This is an invitation-only evening. Places are limited and the guest list is curated.

Date: Tuesday 7 July 2026

Arrival: 6:30pm 

Close: 9:30pm 

Venue: Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS The Art Gallery is on Level 3, accessible by stairs and lifts from Level G or via the Sculpture Court from outside.

Free to attend. Places will be confirmed once your registration has been reviewed.

Please note that by registering for this event your information may be shared with Slaughter and May for the purposes of administration and event planning. Your details will only be used for communications relating to this event.

Please let us know of any dietary or accessibility requirements upon registration.