UK Black Business Show

Introducing Judge: Yvonne Bajela 💼 Named one of Europe’s most influential investors, Yvonne has backed game-changing companies including Wise, Moove, and Marshmallow, and has spent 15+ years shaping the future of venture and finance. btaawards.com/categories-cri…

Meet BTA Judge: Mark Martin MBE 🙌🏾 Known as @Urban_Teacher, Mark has spent 20+ years shaping digital skills and championing education equity in tech. We’re honoured to have him on our 2026 judging panel. Nominations are OPEN! Submit: btaawards.com/categories-cri…

Our Developer of the Year award celebrates the engineers turning complex problems into elegant solutions – the ones shipping clean code, solving real user pain, and quietly powering the future of tech. 🔗 Head to btaawards.com/categories-cri…

Meet BTA 2026 Judge: Jenni Lewis 🙌🏾 Jenni leads global initiatives that drive belonging, innovation, and representation in the future of tech and AI. We’re proud to have her on our panel this year. Nominations are now open! Enter today → btaawards.com/categories-cri…

Meet BTA 2026 Judge: Funmbi Ogundiwin ⚡️ Funmbi leads BOLDforce UK, mentors diverse talent, supports young readers through Literacy Pirates — and was named 2025 Diversity Champion. Submit now → btaawards.com/categories-cri…

Meet BTA 2026 Judge: Erika Brodnock MBE 🎓 Erika is a global voice in equitable innovation and we’re proud to have her join this year’s judging panel. Submit now → btaawards.com/categories-cri… #BTA2026 #BlackTechAwards #WomenInTech #Inclusion #BlackExcellence #UKTech

Great leaders don’t just build businesses, they build other leaders. 🚀 @mheaven_ shared how his old boss inspired him to believe: “I can build my own thing.” Now? He’s paying it forward.

The people who go above and beyond deserve to be seen. ✨ 🏆 Nominate now → btaawards.com/categories-cri… 🗓️ Deadline: Friday 26 January

Meet BTA 2026 Judge: Chenelle Ansah ✨ Chenelle has spent nearly 20 years helping build digital banks and backing diverse founders across the world and we’re so excited to have her on our judging panel this year. Nominate today → btaawards.com/categories-cri…

Writing a book? Make it about them, not you. 📖 @cswainbates drops facts: Readers don’t care about your story — they care about their transformation. 💡 Lead with purpose. 🎯 Write for impact. 📈 Build trust that converts.

Budget 2025: What you need to know? Key changes for entrepreneurs, professionals and families: Are these changes a win for the Black business community? Drop your thoughts in the comments. #Budget2025 #BlackBusinessUK #Entrepreneurs #UKEconomy #SmallBusinessSupport

Game-changing ideas don’t come from the top, they come from the floor.💡 @ashcorpgroup reminds us, the most powerful innovations often come from junior team members. But if the space isn’t safe, those ideas never surface.

It’s okay if it doesn’t work out. 🌱 @jordanjcmitchell reminds us: purpose isn’t always a straight line, it’s a journey of learning, testing, and trusting your gut. Start where your heart leads. The clarity will follow.

Culture starts with you. 🧱 You can’t expect your team to align with a vision you don’t live out loud. When you lead with authenticity and purpose, the right people back you — not out of duty, but belief. Rooted. Unwavering. Called. That’s culture.

Hear what our incredible exhibitors had to say about their experience at the #ukbbshow From powerful connections to meaningful exposure, this is where Black business thrives.

@vanessakingori reminds us: The opportunities we have today? They were earned through the grit, sacrifice, and resilience of those who came before us.

@avrilgrant made the kind of move most call crazy, but it changed everything. A solo trip to Greece sparked the courage to leave a stable job during a recession… to empower others full-time. Sometimes you don’t need a plan. Just a conviction.

Here’s a glimpse of the SOAR Stand at this year’s #ukbbshow, where inspiration took flight. 💫 From bold brands to brilliant minds, this was more than a stand. #ukbbshow #ukbbweek

Smart is cool, but GRIT wins 🧠 @vusithembekwayo said it plain: “Grit will outperform intelligence — every single day.” 🔁 Markets are cyclical 💪🏾 Grit keeps you in the room 🔥 Luck? It's just staying power in disguise

Big congratulations to YUMA VENDING, this year’s Stand Competition winner at the UK Black Business Show! 🎉 Their vibrant, tech-powered stand wowed attendees with next-gen smart vending, giving 24/7 access to fresh food, drinks, and everyday essentials at just a tap.