Saturday 20th June 2026 | The Eastside Rooms, Birmingham
20+
Speakers
1,000
Attendees
From the team behind the UK Black Business Week & Show, the Black Tech Achievement Awards,
and the Birmingham Black Business Show, the Black Business Forum (BBF) builds on our long-standing expertise
in connecting corporate partners to our expansive network of exceptional professionals and entrepreneurs.
“There’s always been something special about this city that’s drawn me in. The energy, the ambition,
the deep sense of pride. Birmingham has a spark and that’s exactly why this show feels so at home here”
Dr Raphael Sofoluke, Serial Entrepreneur, Author, Founder & CEO,
UK Black Business Show & Week, Black Tech Achievement Awards & Black Business Forum
How BBF Works Differently
We've built BBF around a simple truth: meaningful business relationships don't happen when you're rushing between sessions or shouting over noise. They happen when there's space to actually talk.
Fewer partners means more impact. Each sponsor gets genuine exposure and real opportunities to engage with attendees who are present and focused.
Ways to connect throughout the day
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Host a Breakout Masterclass
Go deep on topics that matter to your target audience
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Join the Leaders Lunch (invite-only)
Sit down with senior executives and successful founders
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Take the stage
Speak during sessions that address what attendees are working through right now
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Network at the Evening Drinks
Keep conversations going when the pace slows and people open up
Supported By
Who You'll Connect With
Senior and mid-level professionals exploring future career moves into companies that genuinely value what they bring
Established business owners running 6, 7 and 8-figure operations, focused on scaling strategically
Investors and fund managers actively deploying capital and expanding their networks
Private sector leaders who know diverse teams drive better business outcomes
If You're Supporting High-Growth Businesses
Meet business owners who've built successful operations and are thinking strategically about growth. These aren't startups. These are established businesses looking for the right partners to help them scale.
What you can do:
- Position your organisation as a genuine partner in their growth journey
- Build relationships with businesses that could become valued clients or partners
- Support the kind of success stories that happen when the right expertise meets the right ambition
If You're Building Your Team
BBF gives you access to experienced Black professionals who could be excellent fits for your organisation. People with leadership potential, diverse perspectives, and proven expertise.
What you can do:
- Connect with professionals who are actively considering their next move
- Show that your commitment to inclusion is woven into how you operate
- Build relationships and have real conversations, not just collect CVs
Get To Know What We Do
Submit Sponsorship Enquiry &
Download Media Pack