The UK Black Business Entrepreneurs Conference 2023

The UK Black Business Entrepreneurs Conference is an opportunity for you to gain insights from the latest research, network with other professionals in your field, and learn how best practices can be applied in your business.

This year's theme is ‘Competing in the business arena.'

This event will provide a snapshot into entrepreneurship across different demographics including race and will involve interactive panel discussions on diverse issues relevant today, including:

• Procurement workshops
• Keynote Speakers
• Panel discussions
• Networking opportunities

all delivered by industry experts who have been there done that so they know what works!

The UK Black Business Entrepreneurs Conference will be a thought-provoking and insightful experience for anyone looking to expand their horizons. The conference seeks not only to address tough questions raised within the report but also endeavour to understand recommendations made by Dr Carlton Brown's "Race Paradox" as well as explore opportunities for change - both structural or personal- choices that might help marginalised groups succeed in the UK.

The conference will strive to empower, engage, educate, and share stories of black businesses that have succeeded, as well as provide a meaningful space for audiences and policymakers to interact and learn how to find a way into the commercial world by navigating the obstacles in their paths.

The data shows that companies that connect with Black and minority businesses improve in performance, productivity, and profitability. If you want to grow your business, establish a new network, and discover how to get access to chances, this conference will aid you.

This conference is for you if:

• You are looking to diversify your business and learn from Black Business Owners who have dealt with similar challenges
• If you a multinational business and would like to meet and engage with black entrepreneurs
• If you are a policymaker and wish to understand and implement change across private and public sector

You will gain insights into the latest research, learn about best practices that can be applied in your business, and establish new relationships with other professionals. The conference will also provide an opportunity for you to gain access to buyers and procurement departments.

We have a great line-up of speakers, goody bags and a lunch buffet. Register now, and join us in this enlightening and empowering experience!

Speakers (More TBC)

Richard Adeshiyan, Journalist & Media Comms Expert

Kriss Akabusi MBE, Olympian, Media Personality, Motivational Speaker & Businessman

Henry Bonsu, British African Broadcaster, International Presenter & Journalist

Dr. Carlton Brown, Author of the Black Entrepreneur Report, Entrepreneur & Academic

Byron Dixon OBE, Founder & CEO of the award-winning brand, Micro-Fresh®

Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones MBE, British businessman, author & founder of The Black Farmer brand

Theresa Harrison, Director of Environmental Social Governance Services at Ernst & Young

Lord Michael Hastings, London Chamber of Commerce Black Business Association Chair

David Olusoga, British-Nigerian Historian, BAFTA Winning Producer/Presenter, Best Selling Author & Professor of Public History, Manchester University

Jacy Stewart, Social Impact & Investment Consultant

More speakers to be announced

Media Partners

FP Comms

Find out more information at [email protected]

Media Application visit: www.aspire-consultancy.com/contact

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Natwest Conference Centre, 250 Bishopsgate, London, United Kingdom