UK Black Business Show

The Black Business Forum agenda is LIVE. If you’re ready to accelerate your growth, this is where you need to be. For 1 hour only, you can get 50% off tickets using discount code AGENDA at blackbusinessexperience.com/black-business…

Three leaders. One stage. We're bringing together Dame Kelly Holmes, Piers Linney MBE and Tevin Tobun for a keynote lineup that hits different. Register now at blackbusinessforum.co.uk #blackbusinessforum #bbforum #damekellyholmes #pierslinney #blackbusiness #birmingham

There's a reason Dame Kelly Holmes is one of the most inspiring people in British public life. Our headline sponsor HSBC UK has invitedher to join us on 20th June in Birmingham to share how an Olympian stays sharp when the pressure's on. blackbusinessexperience.com/black-business…

Piers Linney MBE is closing Black Business Forum this June. The roadmap to deploy AI that shows ROI in weeks. The efficiency gains being made right now. The competitive advantage you're missing. Saturday 20th June 2026 | The Eastside Rooms, Birmingham blackbusinessexperience.com/black-business…

Emma Grede, CEO of Good American, co-founder of Skims & Safely, first Black female Shark on Shark Tank, is our closing keynote at UK Black Business Show. Saturday 17th October. ExCeL London. Book Tickets: blackbusinessexperience.com/uk-black-busin…

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.