Birmingham Black Business Show 2024 | UK Black Business Show | 14 June 2024 | National Exhibition Centre, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT, UK

This Event Is For:
• Start-ups & entrepreneurs
Rub shoulders with other entrepreneurs, hear from industry leaders, and get ready to kick your business into high gear! Join us for the hottest tips, practical skills, and networking opportunities to grow your business.

• Scale-up businesses
Whatever your next priority for your business, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with other scale-up founders and learn from the best. Don’t miss out on this chance to accelerate your growth and take your business to new heights.

• Early Careers
Whether you’re looking for your first job or trying to break into a competitive sector, Birmingham Black Business Show is the perfect opportunity to gain practical skills, make invaluable connections, and take the first step toward achieving your career goals

• Experienced professionals
Unlock your FULL potential without limits! If you want to switch careers or prepare for leadership roles within your industry, our event is the perfect place to enhance your skill set, connect with like-minded professionals, and start your journey toward a more fulfilling career.

2024 Speakers

Levi Roots
Chef, Musician and Entrepreneur

Sharmadean Reid MBE
Founder, Writer and Creative Consultant

Denise Myers
CEO of Recruitment Firm Evenfields

Dwain Reid
CEO of Fortero

Kameese Davis
Founder, Nylah’s Naturals

Scarlett Allen-Horton
BBC Apprentice Finalist 2019 and Director, Harper Fox Partners

Mac Alonge
CEO and Founder of The Equal Group

Merisha Stevenson

Shaun Sookoo
CEO, Food Division

Kazeem Alli-Balogun
Property Developer

Ken & Mary Okoroafor
Sunday Times Bestselling authors of Financial Joy, and award-winning founder and CEO of The Humble Penny and Financial Joy Academy

Tinique Hay
Founder, Hay Events

Vanessa Kelly
Founder, 2 Much Passion CIC

Scott Ohene Nyako
Founder of 478 Studios

Pamela Aculey
Founder, Just Like Me Picture Books

David Atkinson
Regional Director for SME & Mid Corporates Commercial Banking

Moad Giebaly

Indie Love Gordon
Multi-Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Government Consultant

Horace McDonald

Eugene Patterson
Co-Founder, Revibed

Colin Mordi
Founder, Food Sauce Media

Ade Larigo
Founder and CEO of Agency Connection

Ali Kakande
Founder of Carib Eats

Anthony Laville
Founder & CEO of Volume.Property

Emma Noel-Pinnock
Teacher, Trainer, Coach, Trustee, Committee Chair

Hameed Adigun
Award-Winning Storyteller, and Filmmaker

Natalie Dinning
Award Winning Entrepreneur and The Co Founder and Ceo of Lesley’s Sauces

Ashraf Sherdel

Bola Sol
Financial Adviser, Grazia Money Columnist and Author of ‘Your Money Life’

Bianca Miller-Cole
Founder of ‘Go To’

Dr Byron Cole
Multi Award-Winning Serial Entrepreneur, Sunday Times Best Selling Author, Keynote Speaker, Trainer, Investor, Philanthropist & Business Mentor

Julien Brunoir
Educational and Skills Coach

Leon Cole
Business Development Manager, HSBC

Tayo Oguntonade
Business Development Manager for HSBC

Tynah Matembe

Dr Raphael Sofoluke

Araba Lutterodt
Business Banking Relationship Manager, HSBC UK

Charlotte Mair
Founder and Managing Director, The Fitting Room

David King
Director of AI Analytica

Dr Yvonne Thompson CBE
Changemaker, Activist, and Business Leader

Junior Makame
Founder, Social Pro

Kadi Wilson
Seasoned Entrepreneur

Kyle Parchment
Founder, Jam N Vegan

Mwange Malawo
Local Director, Birmingham Market, HSBC UK

Sabrina Shadie
Director, D’Rose Business

Sawida Magba-Kamara
Founder, Padi Network

Stephanie Taylor
Property Investor, Co-Founder of Award-Winning Property Management and Development Company, Hmo Heaven, and Co-Founder of Rent 2 Rent Success

Duro Oye
Co-Founder & Group CEO at 2020 Levels

Eva Simpson
Founder and Director, ESPR

Femi Adigun
Senior Workplace Proposition Manager, Standard Life

Janay Marie
Founder & Managing Director, TALLAWAH Events & Consultancy

Laura Keddie
Pensions Expert, Standard Life

Mark Burkett
Export Academy Adviser

Natalie Graham
Radio Presenter, Manager, Podcaster, Executive Producer, Singer, Backing Vocalist, Writer and Compere, BBC

André Skepple
Founder and CEO, FullSpektrum

Davies Okeowo
Business Finance Specialist

Elizabeth Linden
Group Head of Workplace Experience, Lloyds Banking Group

Matt Whelan
Associate, Trower & Hamlins LLP

Renee Davis
Founder, Out the Box

Sophie Marie Bennett
Founder, Black Owned Birmingham Cic

Avril Grant
AVision for Empowerment CIC

Marcus Dingwall
GoGreen Alliance Ltd

Kevin Davis
The Vine Trust Group

Bolaji Sofoluwe
Entrepreneurship Expert and 10KSB Growth Expert

Celine Erorh
Founder, Celutions

Romanah Buchanan
CEO & Artistic Director, Eloquent Dance, Co-Founder, Eloquent Group

Karl George MBE
President, Black Business Collective

Alex Cole
CEO, TIN Ventures Ltd

2024 Sponsors and Partners

EXCLUSIVE HEADLINE PARTNER:
• HSBC UK

GOLD SPONSORS:
• Lloyds Bank
• Goldman Sachs

PARTNERS:
• Now You're Talking Network
• Jamii
• Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce
• First Class Foundation
• Dechomai
• The Black Pounds Project
• Be The Boss
• Black Owned Birmingham
• BYP Network
• Colourful
• Diverse Business Network
• FROW Magazine
• Diversity Network
• The GenZ Club
• Ultra Education
• West Midlands Magazines Ltd
• WBBN
• Out the Box
• The Phoenix Newspaper
• Street Cred