THE UK BLACK BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURS CONFERENCE 2024
The third annual UK Black Business Entrepreneurs Conference took place on 11th July 11th 2024, at the prestigious NatWest Conference Centre in Bishopsgate, London. The event was a resounding success, hosting over 250 delegates and speakers from various sectors of entrepreneurship.
Welcome To The BBEC 2024
Press 'play' to watch and relive some moments from The UK Black Business Entrepreneurs Conference 2024, as well as hear from some of the esteemed keynote speakers regarding the importance of The Conference.
EVENT SPEAKERS
The BBEC 2024 featured a diverse lineup of speakers from around the globe, including renowned figures such as:
Dr Carlton Brown, Author of the Black Entrepreneur Report, Entrepreneur & Academic
Emmanuel Asuquo,
Founder of OneStopSave.com
Hamid Ibrahim, Co-founder of Kugali Media
Valerie Brandes, Founder of the Jacaranda Books
Andy Davis, Founding Partner from 10×10 Capital
Byron Dixon OBE, Founder & CEO of the award-winning brand, Micro-Fresh®
Derek Redmond, Olympian, World & European Relay Champion, Motivational Speaker & TV Personality
Lord Hastings, Chair – SOAS University of London; Professor of Leadership, Huntsman Business School, USA; Chair, London Chamber of Commerce Black Business Assoc; Ttustee One Young World; NED Saxton Bamphylde; NED Cornerstone VC
Lucy Quist, Financial Services & Tele-communications Executive, Board NED & Author
Patricia Hamzahee, Advisor & Impact Investor
Theresa Harrison, Global Diversity Lead from EY
Dilys Kyeiwaa Winterkorn, MD of Pathway Fund
Tevin Tobun, Chief Executive at GV Group
Nedra Dixon, Global Supplier Inclusion and Sustainability Client Offering Lead from Accenture
Sharniya Ferdinand, Natwest Enterprise Community Strategy Director
Vusi Thembekwayo, Global Speaker, Best -Selling Author, Award-winning Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of School of Scale and VT Club 100
The “Pitch for Success” session, was one of the highlights of The BBEC, where seven promising businesses pitched their ideas to potential investors and retailer judges, such as, Booker, Cotswold Fayre, Selfridges, Wakuda, Love Drinks and Drinks One. This session underscored The BBEC’s commitment to fostering economic opportunities and growth for black entrepreneurs.
Delegates also enjoyed a rich cultural experience, including the gospel choir to open the proceedings and a menu featuring Caribbean and African cuisine provided by esteemed suppliers. Additionally, attendees received jam-packed goodie bags, and enjoyed great networking opportunities, adding to the overall enriching experience.
Watch & Listen To "Empowered"
This fantastic piece, created using Gen AI, was showcased at the opening of The BBEC 2024.
This is a short story of a young Black girl who dreams big, and visualises her endless possibilities for the future. With the live music score delivered by the GT Choir, this brilliantly set the tone for not only the Conference itself, but also the creative and limitless mindset the attendees were encouraged to take forward beyond The BBEC!
We must believe in the possibilities of what is possible and we have to create an environment where change is possible, because if “Nothing changes, Nothing changes."
- DR CARLTON BROWN
Feedback & Advice From Vusi Thembekwayo
Watch this live video shot by Vusi Thembekwayo, who was a Keynote Speaker at The BBEC 2024. He shares his experience of The Conference, and gives words of wisdom to aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs worldwide.
Countdown to The Conference
Be sure to get your ticket before they sell out!