Name: AfBC African Business Forum and Summer Networking - Manchester
Start: 2024-07-25T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2024-07-25T22:00:00+01:00
Location: Booth Street West,Manchester,M15 6PB,GB

AfBC African Business Forum and Summer Networking - Manchester

Re-defining and strengthening our future; Empowering African businesses and professionals to thrive, innovation and investment in Africa
Join us for the African Business Chamber (AfBC) African Business Forum and Summer Networking Evening in Manchester on Thursday, 25 July 2024 between 18:00 - 22:00 BST .
Theme: Re-defining and strengthening our future; Empowering African businesses and professionals to thrive in Greater Manchester, accelerating innovation, partnerships, trade and investment in Africa
Venue: Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS), Booth Street West, Manchester, M15 6PB, UK
The Manchester – Africa Business Forum will bring together business leaders, Government officials, investors, entrepreneurs, diasporas, experts, policymakers, academia and professionals from across the region to deliberate and showcase economic growth, trade and investment opportunities in Africa for both local, regional and international businesses and investors. Explore ways to accelerate and stimulate business, trade, FDI, diaspora, cultural relations, tourism, innovation and knowledge transfer between Greater Manchester region and Africa.
THE AGENDA
18:00 - 18:30 Registration and Networking
18:30 - 20:30 Presentations and Discussion Panel Q&A
-Exploring investment, supply chain, partnerships and market access opportunities in Africa
-Boosting and strengthening Manchester-Africa trade, export and partnerships
-Empowering ethnic minority African businesses and professionals in STEM, healthcare and creative industries
-Starting, growing and scaling high growth and resilient businesses
-Financing, funding and investing in minority small businesses
-Generational wealth creation and retention strategies and best practices
-Driving and reframing ethnic minority entrepreneurship, innovation and business excellence
-Harnessing inclusive economic growth, participation and leadership in GM region
-Unlocking diverse supply chain and procurement opportunities in the greater Manchester
-Digital inclusion divide ecosystem and connected minority society
20:30 - 22:00 Networking
Join the forum for insightful discussions and information sessions to learn from our speakers and connect with like minded businesses, leaders, professionals, academia and entrepreneurs.
SPEAKERS
Tom Stannard - Chief Executive, Salford City Council
Prof Diana Mitlin - Professor of Global Urbanism, Global Development Institute and CEO of the FCDO African Cities Research Consortium
Nathaniel Tetteh - Eccles Councillor, Salford City Council and Lecturer in Employment Studies, Alliance Manchester Business School
Ahmed Ali - Co-Founder and CEO, Rapolus Energy
Leah Chikamba-Mulando - CEO, Angels of Hope for Women
Dr Lotanna Ernest Emediegwu - Senior Lecturer in Economics, Manchester Metropolitan University
Tippie Malgwi - Private Banker, Arbuthnot Latham & Co.
Alexander Jones - International Project Officer, MIDAS Manchester's Inward Investment Agency
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ABOUT MANCHESTER - AFRICA BUSINESS FORUM AND NETWORK
Manchester - Africa Business Forum and Network is a business-led initiative aimed at enhancing the representation and participation of African businesses, entrepreneurs and professionals in the economy; increasing Greater Manchester ’s economic ties, commercial connectivity, trade relations, investment, FDIs, tourism, innovation, knowledge transfer, strengthening cultural and diaspora engagement with African countries. Find more
Learn more and sign up for AfBC Membership , visit www. african-chamber.com/membership . For enquiries, to express interest to become a speaker at our events or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at [email protected]
ANNUAL UK AFRICAN BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL SURVEY 2024
The African Business Chamber (AfBC) is conducting an annual research and survey to better understand the economic environment and contribution of African businesses and diaspora professionals in the UK, as well as critical issues and challenges to development, potential solutions, and support requirements.
To take part, please complete the form