The UK Black Business Entrepreneurs Conference 2024

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 ‘Empower, Educate and Engage.'

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:

• Financial workshop
• Keynote Speakers
• Panel discussions
• Networking opportunities
• Pitch for success
• Developing a resilient mindset

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 but also to 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 marginalized 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 aim at 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 are 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.

If you are looking to develop new networks and build your social capital, this conference will give you access.

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! Tickets are limited.

Speakers (More TBC)

Henry Bonsu, British African Broadcaster, International Presenter & Journalist, Times Radio Financial, Panel of Experts, The World of Business

Valerie Brandes, Founder of the Jacaranda Books

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

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

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

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

Lucy Quist, Business and Technology Executive, MD for Morgan Stanley & Former CEO of Airtel

Derek Redmond, Olympian, World and European relay champion, Motivational Speaker and TV Personality

Vusi Thembekwayo, Global Speaker, Best -Selling Author, Award-winning Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of School of Scale and VT Club 100

Tevin Tobun, Chief Executive at GV Group

Media Partners

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Find out more information at [email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

NatWest Conference Centre, 250 Bishopsgate, London, United Kingdom