UK Black Business Show 2026
17 October 2026
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
39 sessions · 96 speakers
Media Partner (1)
Sponsors (7)
JPMorganChase · Disney · Vodafone · Virgin Media O2 · eBay · bp · IKEA
Exhibitors (74)
ACLT · Love Oud Fragrances · Duafeapp · Foundervine · Balanced Accounts · Black Connections Limited · Tavistock Protect/ Money Saving Parent (1) · Ayaa Botanicals · Radiant Money · Softlink.ai LTD · MY Accountants · First Class African Lifestyle (FC Accessories) · Demdrones · Majestic Essence · TallChic Naturals · The Pentecostal Community Bank · OnaiiArt · The Gym Kitchen · AR-NA Advisory Ltd - Funded Founders® by Seed to IPO Governance · UniteBlackCash · Women in Money · SliderCuts · Zoah Consultancy · Courage Over Comfort Coaching · Nu Me Foundation · Amber Hue Candles · Yuma Vending · Serene SRN · Ari’s an Author · Ominira Naturals · Black Entrepreneurs International · Virgin Media O2 · TreasureTress Beauty Zone · umniii · Photo Etc. Limited · PBK Community · We Are KIN · LIT Stars CIC · HSBC · Eclipxir Wellbeing · Black British Golfers · Nariyah Rose’s Story House · Alive City Church · Melted Lenses · IMO-Digital · bp · Legal & General · Rune Underwear · Vanity Studios · Brownie and the Bean · CR1B · Mentivity · SuperFoodLx · AfroTouch Design · Prostate Cancer UK · FFG Connect · Show Up As Her · RISE by KCL · Tapestry · All Shades · Candour Property Services · Dalgety Teas - Black Entrepreneurs International · The Voice Media Group · Pink Williams Property Services · Tavistock Protect · Dove Dental & Wellbeing Spa · Jemz Cake Box · Twice As Hard · Oma Bikes · USB Immigration Consultants · Gowling · Inspire321 · MIXD Reality Ltd · Crystal Clean Maintenance
Supporting Partners (53)
Spacemade (Space Made Group Limited) · UK Black Privacy Professionals Network (BPPN) · Superteam UK · Women Of Color in Biz · Grow London Local · AI FIXR · Black Recruiters Network · Black Girls In Tech · The Mum Stop Shop · BelEve · tnoa.mgmt · Black Excellence Network UK · Young Leaders Academy · Dipped In Creative Engagement (DICE CIC) · Do it Now Now · Black Excellence in Governance Awards · Business Launchpad · Ghana Girls Link Up · Walsall Black Sisters Collective · Bigger than culture · 1000 Black Boys · Brown Skin Girls Network (BSGN) · Ariah Network · S.O.U.L. Fest · Netball Aid · We Are Black Journos · Black Apprentice Network · Talent Wrks · Hustle+Heels · Real Estate Balance · ARÉTHE STUDIO · Mentivity · CBERG · Pick Up The Mic · FFG Connect · Haringey Council - EMBRACE Network · JPA Solutions LLC · Black History Month UK · UK Black Comms Network · POC in Architecture CIC · Listed Group (Listed Members Club) · Now You're Talking Network · EMERGE The ERG Community · Mahogany Inclusion Partners · Out The Box · GTA Black Women In Tech · Urban Synergy · Diverse Business Network · Black in Fintech · Rise Members Club · Black In The Square Mile · Black Swan Collective · CashBlack
Speakers (96)
- Piers Linney Mbe Co-founder & Executive Chairman, Implement AI
- Joey Antwi Kusi Multi-Unit Franchisee, McDonald's
- Olivia Davson Co-Founder, Cubbi
- Izzy Obeng Foundervine
- Tola Alade Chief Brand Officer, Marmalade Ventures
- Jamelia Donaldson Founder & CEO, TreasureTress
- Opeyemi Sofoluke Co-Author, Twice As Hard & Head of Inclusive Experience, EMEA, Adobe
- Louchavan Lemard Launchpad 2025 Winner & Co-Founder & Director, PH247
- Ange Matthews Founder and CEO, The Happy Investor Method®
- Dean Forbes CEO, Forterro, Partner, Corten Capital & Founder, Forbes Family Group
- Emma Grede CEO & Co-Founder, Good American Founding Partner, Skims Co-Founder, Safely
- Lord Dr Michael Hastings of Scarisbrick CBE Chairman of SOAS University, Independent Peer, Chair of Pathway Fund & NED, Cornerstone VC
- Aaliyah Tedeku Branding Strategist & Founder, Ghana Girls Link Up
- Ade Ahmadu Career Consultant & Founder, Cerculate
- Alicia Richardson Founder, Black Create Connect
- Arsema Fessehazion Tech Recruiter & Founder, Black Recruiters Network
- Craig Cuffie Chief Procurement Officer, HSBC
- Diane Mensah Head of Programme Delivery, Enterprise Nation
- Ebun Omilaju Founder, AI Creative & Product Manager, Kobalt Music Group
- Edward Odofin Chair of BBC Embrace & Founder, EMERGE: The ERG Community
- Hayley Bennett Director & Founder, HTVB Consulting
- Ihunna Eberendu Founder, The Curl Coalition
- Jerry Chiemeke Writer, Lawyer, Journalist & Marketing Communications Specialist
- Lola Abitogun Founder, Alchemy HR & Co-Host, Everybody Hates HR Podcast
- Nkem Igwe Technology Transformation & Integration Lead, Partnerships & Contracts, bp
- Rachel Collins Senior Programme Manager, Responsible Finance
- Rachna Patel Head of Opportunity & Inclusion International & VP of Total Rewards in EMEA, The Walt Disney Company
- Rhian Longley Supply Chain Sustainability Manager - Inclusion & UK, HSBC
- Ruth Ameku Personal Brand Strategist
- Shauna Roper Chief of Staff, Global Procurement, HSBC
- Tanya Samuel Founder & CEO, PowGR
- Ugonna Okoro Associate Engineer, Consumer Relationships, Lloyds
- Velisa Bowlay-Williams Founder, The Haus of HR & Co-Host, Everybody Hates HR Podcast
- Bianca Miller-Cole Multi-Award Winning Entrepreneur & Speaker Mentor
- Chantelle Clarke Co-Host, Black Women Working Podcast & Head of Content, Financial Times
- Chen Ikeogu Partner, Trowers & Hamlins
- Debodun Osekita CEO, Stock Pickers Academy
- Dr. Byron Cole Multi-Award Winning Entrepreneur & Speaker Mentor
- Edwin Lamptey Founder & Co-Chair, CBERG & Equity Solutions Manager, Schroders
- Geoffrey Evans Business Support Manager, Grow London Local
- Ian Benjamin Founder, Black Data Professionals Network
- Jouk Boeye Managing Director, Corporate Sourcing and Sustainable Operations, HSBC
- Katherine Morgan Managing Director - Head of Intermediaries and Specialist Lending, Lloyds Banking Group
- Kemi Anthony Marketing Communications Manager - UK/IE, IKEA
- Kwadwo Benko AI Transformation & Change Lead EMEA, Microsoft
- Miriam Owusu Founder, Miri Elevates
- Natalie Carter Co-Host, Black Women Working Podcast & Senior Legal Counsel
- Peter Ellis Founder, I Am The One In Three CIC
- Phillip Dominique Director, SME Business Banking, HSBC
- Savannah Adams Co-Chair, CBERG & Senior Manager, S&P Global
- Segun Akinwoleola Founder, The Gym Kitchen
- Shanie Ryan Presenter, Host, Property Expert & Lifestyle Content Creator
- Taylor Mirkarimi Group Diversity & Inclusion Lea, Vodafone
- Alex Cave Chief Data & AI Officer, Business & Commercial Banking, Lloyds
- Alison Boateng Influencer Supervisor, Disney+
- Antonia Okonma Shittu Founder & CEO, A-List Lace Hair
- Ayo TheVision Tech & Finance Creator
- Babatunde Akinkugbe Investments Technology Platform Director, Lloyds
- Bolu Fagborun Founder, Fagborun Limited & Same Day Solutions
- Cajovi St Matthew Daniel Founder, W/Cajovi & W/TheCousins
- Charlotte Stavrou Founder & CEO, SevenSix Agency
- Chibesa Swere Head of Accounting and Statutory Reporting Lab, Lloyds
- Chris Trill Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer, Consumer Relationships, Lloyds
- Cynthia Osuigwe Senior Manager, Satellite Engineering, Vodafone
- Darrell Thompson Co-Founder, Deepr & BHC Music
- David Olusegun Founder & General Partner, Aiye Growth Ventures
- Dimeji Daramola Founder, Dilagee
- Edith Williams Celebrity Makeup Artist & Serial Entrepreneur
- Elijah Olanipekun Co-Founder, Black Apprentice Network & Black Undergrad
- Eno Oduok Founder of Naija Comm & Chief Marketing Officer, Nimbus Aerospace
- Eugene Patterson Founder, Revibed Drinks
- Hosanna Hali Content Creator & Founder, The Tech Cornr
- Izu Emeagwali-Bolu Managing Director & Associate General Counsel, J.P. Morgan
- Jhané Gibson London Cook & Masterchef Champion 2026
- JP Cardew Director, Talent Connection EMEA, The Walt Disney Company
- Judy Koloko Founder, The Steam Bar
- Karen Emelu Founder, Black Girls In Tech & CEO, Butta Health
- Keisha Garcia VP, Digital Workplace & Cyber Resilience, bp
- Keith Afadi Director & Creator
- Krystle McGilvery Money & Behavioural Specialist & Chartered Accountant
- Ladi Ogunmekan Founder & CEO, Black In Sport
- Lauretta Asak Manager -Talent, Monzo
- Lavinya Stennett Founder & CEO, The Black Curriculum
- Nathaniel Dunkley Field Workforce Readiness Manager, Virgin Media O2
- Oladimeji Ajegbile Entrepreneur & Author, ODACITY
- Philo Newton Global Marketer, Entrepreneur & Author of Black Weddings
- Rachael Twumasi-Corson Founder & CEO, Ayaa Botanicals
- Rashada Harry Enterprise Sales Director, AWS
- Shantelle Awomoyi Founder, Soofa, Co-Host, Glowing in Tech & Head of Ecosystem, Golem Factory
- Stefan Johnson Local Director - London Region, SME Business Banking, HSBC
- Tanya Popeau International Director, Live Synthesis
- Teeyana Aromi Content Creator & Founder, DaCure
- Viola Kanu Strategic Partnerships, Vention
- YolanDa Brown OBE DL Saxophonist & Co-Founder, Soul Mama
- Derek Appau Executive & Career Coach, Limitless Personal Excellence (LPE)
- Kadi Wilson Entrepreneur & Host
Agenda
- Welcome to the UK Black Business Show 17 October 2026 · Main Stage
- Welcome from our Headline Partner, HSBC 17 October 2026 · Main Stage
- KEYNOTE: In Conversation with Lord Dr. Michael Hastings: Why purpose is powerful 17 October 2026 · Main Stage
- Welcome to the bp Tech Stage 17 October 2026 · Tech Stage
- Welcome to the Vodafone Careers Stage 17 October 2026 · Careers Stage
- Welcome to the J.P. Morgan Entrepreneurs Stage 17 October 2026 · Entrepreneurs Stage
- PANEL: Choosing a different career path: What it takes to be a young founder with a big vision 17 October 2026 · Careers Stage
- TALK: Time to upskill: How to make a mid-career pivot into data and AI 17 October 2026 · Tech Stage
- TALK: Grow London Local: Are you looking for support to start or grow your business? 17 October 2026 · Entrepreneurs Stage
- PANEL: The small decisions behind every big career 17 October 2026 · Main Stage
- PODCAST: Everybody Hates HR LIVE: From surviving to thriving at work 17 October 2026 · Careers Stage
- PANEL: Meet the Black founders building tech’s next big idea 17 October 2026 · Tech Stage
- WORKSHOP: How to get your business in front of major companies and actually secure a contract 17 October 2026 · Entrepreneurs Stage
- PANEL: The influence behind tech: How to build a revenue stream from your industry knowledge 17 October 2026 · Tech Stage
- TALK: Building career resilience: How to leverage transferable skills and navigate your job search with confidence 17 October 2026 · Careers Stage
- PANEL: Funding your future: How to secure the right funding, at the right time 17 October 2026 · Main Stage
- PANEL: From funding to growth: How entrepreneurs turn capital into opportunity 17 October 2026 · Entrepreneurs Stage
- PODCAST: Black Women Working LIVE: How to pursue promotions at work while protecting your wellbeing as a Black woman 17 October 2026 · Careers Stage
- The Launchpad Competition 17 October 2026 · Main Stage
- PANEL: Who's actually hiring in tech right now (and how to get on their radar) 17 October 2026 · Tech Stage
- TALK: What it takes to run a franchise: How to lead 300 people across multiple restaurants 17 October 2026 · Entrepreneurs Stage
- PANEL: Are these roles tech’s best-kept secrets? 17 October 2026 · Tech Stage
- PANEL: Are you willing to fail in public? Why a strong personal brand is worth the risk for founders 17 October 2026 · Entrepreneurs Stage
- PANEL: The outsider advantage: Why being new to an industry can work in your favour 17 October 2026 · Careers Stage
- KEYNOTE: What’s the point of it all? Turning ambition into wealth, ownership and agency 17 October 2026 · Main Stage
- PANEL: What The Walt Disney Company is really looking for in its next hire 17 October 2026 · Careers Stage
- PANEL: Beyond banking: Inside one of Europe's biggest fintechs 17 October 2026 · Tech Stage
- TALK: Communication is currency: Turn what you know into what you earn 17 October 2026 · Entrepreneurs Stage
- TALK: Health is wealth: What you need to know now about Prostate Cancer 17 October 2026 · Careers Stage
- PANEL: How strategy, structure and the right tech can move a business from surviving to scaling 17 October 2026 · Main Stage
- PANEL: Beyond the first contract: How Black entrepreneurs build sustainable growth 17 October 2026 · Entrepreneurs Stage
- TALK: How to use AI as your personal investment coach 17 October 2026 · Tech Stage
- INTERVIEW: Behind the brand: How an IKEA marketing leader puts inclusion first 17 October 2026 · Careers Stage
- WORKSHOP: Prompting masterclass: How to build a workflow mindset 17 October 2026 · Tech Stage
- PANEL: How serial founders avoid the growth mistakes that sink first-time founders 17 October 2026 · Entrepreneurs Stage
- KEYNOTE: In conversation with Dean Forbes: The discipline behind billion-pound decisions 17 October 2026 · Main Stage
- PODCAST: Behind the ERG LIVE: Building communities that change careers 17 October 2026 · Careers Stage
- PANEL: The business of Black hair: Building the infrastructure behind a multi-billion-pound industry 17 October 2026 · Entrepreneurs Stage
- KEYNOTE: In conversation with Emma Grede: It’s time to start with yourself 17 October 2026 · Main Stage