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.
The theme for 2025 is ‘Empowering Business Growth.'
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:
Keynote Speakers
Panel discussions
Networking opportunities
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 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 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 and panellists. Register now and join us in this enlightening and empowering experience! Tickets are limited.
Speakers
Lydia Amoah, CEO of BACKLIGHT, Founder of the Black Pound Report
Henry Bonsu, British African Broadcaster, International Presenter & Journalist, Times Radio Financial, Panel of Experts, The World of Business
Valerie Brandes, CEO Founder of Jacaranda Books Art Music
Dr. Carlton Brown, Author of the Black Entrepreneur Report , Entrepreneur & Academic
Yolanda Brown OBE DL, Saxophonist, Broadcaster, Composer, Philanthropist, Chancellor of the University of Kent
Brenda Emmanus OBE, Television & Radio Broadcaster, Journalist
Jumoké Fashola, award-winning Radio & Television Broadcast Journalist, Actress, Jazz Singer
Angie Greaves, Radio Presenter on Smooth Radio, Broadcaster, Voice-over Artist
Lord Michael Hastings, Chair of SOAS University, Chancellor of Regent's University London, Chair of the Pathway Fund
Afua Hirsch, Author, Journalist and Founder of Born In Me Productions
Thomas Robson-Kanu, Co-Founder of The Turmeric Co, football pundit, former Premier League and international footballer
Mike Williams, Co-Founder of Flake Bake Ltd, winner of Channel 4’sAldi’s Next Big Thing
More speakers to be announced
Media Partners
FP Comms
Mi-Soul
Find out more information at conferenceteams@aspire-consultancy.com
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