Develop. Empower. Inspire. Recharge.
Since 2017, UK Black Business Show has been on a mission to Inspire & Connect - creating a powerful space where Black entrepreneurs and professionals come together to share stories, build networks, and showcase brilliance.
What began as a small gathering has evolved into the UK’s leading
event for the Black business community. Now part of UK Black Business
Week, UK Black Business Show attracts thousands of attendees and
hundreds of exhibitors, and continues to build a vibrant and growing
community year after year.
2026 Keynote Speakers
2026 Speakers
Rashada Harry
Chris Trill
Raphael Sofoluke
Shanie Ryan
Rhian Longley
Segun Akinwoleola
Hayley Bennett
Lola Abitogun
Velisa Bowlay-Williams
Alicia Richardson
Karen Emelu
Nkem Igwe
Shauna Roper
Elijah Olanipekun
Jhané Gibson
Edward Odofin
Dean Forbes
Emma Grede
Kwadwo Benko
Piers Linney MBE
Debodun Osekita
Olivia Davson
Dimeji Daramola
Lord Dr Michael Hastings of Scarisbrick CBE
Ange Matthews
Tola Alade
Thomas Walker
Louchavan Lemard
Chen Ikeogu
Joey Antwi-Kusi
Dr. Byron Cole
Bianca Miller-Cole
Ruth Ameku
Ihunna Eberendu
JP Cardew
Rachna Patel
Alison Boateng
Cynthia Osuigwe
Edith Williams
Katherine Morgan
Phillip Dominique
YolanDa Brown OBE DL
Cajovi St Matthew Daniel
Antonia Okonma Shittu
Judy Koloko
Alex Cave
Tanya Samuel
Geoffrey Evans
Jouk Boeye
Nathaniel Dunkley
Philo Newton
Peter Ellis
Lavinya Stennett
Ebun Omilaju
Rachael Twumasi-Corson
Chantelle Clarke
Hosanna Hali
Teeyana Aromi
Babatunde Akinkugbe
Chibesa Swere
Oladimeji Ajegbile
Dwain Reid
Izu Emeagwali-Bolu
Craig Cuffie
Aaliyah Tedeku
Ladi Ogunmekan
Jerry Chiemeke
Ian Benjamin
Eno Oduok
Darrell Thompson
Ayo TheVision
Keith Afadi
Lauretta Asak
Shantelle Awomoyi
Keisha Garcia
Ugonna Okoro
Taylor Mirkarimi
2026 Sponsors
Corporate Exhibitors
Black Business Show Stage Overview
Main Stage
10am - 6pm
Entrepreneurs Stage
10:30am - 5:30pm
Careers Stage
10:30am - 5:00pm
Tech Stage
10:30am - 5:00pm
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