About this Event
African Business Chamber (AfBC) in partnership with KPMG is delighted to invite you attend this year AfBC - KPMG Business Forum 2026 in Manchester
Date: Thursday 22 October 2026
Time: 18:00 - 21:00 BST.
Venue: KPMG Manchester office, 1 St Peter's Square, Manchester M2 3AE
Theme: From Startup to Scaleup — Entrepreneurial Leadership, Strategy, Innovation, Market Growth, Financing, Digital Transformation and Resilience
Discussion Topics:
- Enhancing Startup Culture: Leadership, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Overcoming Challenges and Building Resilience
- Breaking Through the Growth Ceiling: Strategies for Starting, Growing, and Scaling
- Building Sustainable Businesses in an Era of Disruption: Beyond the Startup Stage to Growth and Scaleup
- From Idea to Investment: Developing Investor-Ready Business Models
- Closing the Funding Gap: Accessing Early-Stage Capital for Startups and Minority-Owned SMEs
- Accelerating startup and SME digital adoption and transformation for effectiveness and effciency
- Enhancing and boosting entrepreneurship, startup and SME resilience for growth and success
- Market growth, diversfication and internationalisation to Africa
Join the forum to connect with fellow business leaders, business support organisations, venture capitalists (VCs) and PE, financial institutions, entrepreneurs and professionals.
Engage in meaningful discussions and gain insights into the latest best practices and strategies to start, scale, innovate, and grow your small business for long-term success. Dive deeper into key trends, explore economic growth opportunities, and address the challenges facing minority African and Caribbean businesses. Discover practical solutions and powerful drivers for sustainable growth and prosperity.
Sponsorship & Partnership Opportunities
We have multiple opportunities for companies and businesses to showcase their product and services, enhance brand awareness and connect with new clients/customers. Please contact us at [email protected] for more.
For enquiries, to express interest to become a speaker at our events or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at [email protected]
Learn more and sign up for AfBC Membership, visit www. african-chamber.com/membership.
Event venue & nearby stays
One St Peter's Square, 1 Saint Peter's Square, Manchester, United Kingdom
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