AfBC African Tech Forum - Manchester

African Business Chamber (AfBC)

Accelerating the growth of African/black tech start-ups, entrepreneurs, innovation scale up, funding, investment and ProfTech digital skills

University of Salford - MediaCityUK

African Business Chamber (AfBC) in partnership with <a href="https://www.salford.ac.uk/salford-business-school" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">University Salford Business School </a>to host African Tech Forum - Manchester on Friday 19 May 2023 between 18: 00 - 21:00 GMT at the <a href="https://www.salford.ac.uk/travel/mediacity" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">MediaCity, Manchester</a> during the Manchester Tech WeekThe forum will bring together tech business leaders, local authority representatives, investors, entrepreneurs, minority diasporas, Digtech experts, policymakers, academia and ProfTechs in the ecosystem to discuss economic opportunities, strategies and support for minorities in STEM industries across Greater Manchester, North West and UK to grow and thrive. <h2>THE PROGRAMME</h2>Theme: Accelerating the growth of African/black tech start-ups, entrepreneurs, innovation scale up, funding, investment and ProfTech digital skillsThe discussions will include:<ul><li>Manchester digital economy, policies and emerging growth opportunities</li><li>Harnessing GM digital inclusion strategy and inclusive DigTech ecosystem</li><li>Empowering minority tech entrepreneurs, start-ups, FemTech and ProfTech professionals to enhance Digtech skills</li><li>Funding, innovation financing and VC investments for tech SME businesses and startups</li><li>Accelerating tech innovation and inventions go to market, commercialisation and last miles delivery</li><li>Emerging disruptive tech start-ups, smart tech use cases and solutions for the future</li><li>Accelerating inclusive innovation to tackle tech biases, disconnected communities and exclusion </li></ul><h2>SPEAKERS</h2>Eugene Nizeyimana – CEO, African Business Chamber (AfBC) and CEO, SSCG ConsultingDr Francine Morris - Associate Dean (Enterprise &amp; Engagement), University of Salford Business School, ManchesterKai Ojo - Managing Director at Planisware UK LTDSharon Amesu – Founder, SA ConsultingAdaobi Ifeachor - Product Manager, DfE Digital and Technology Patrick Obidoyin - IP Network Design Specialist at TalkTalk and Chairman, Nigerian Society of Engineers ManchesterSalma Chaudhry - Innovation Advisor, The Growth CompanyReina Yaidoo - Chief Executive Officer - BassajambaFemi Stevens - Research and Development · GM Artificial Intelligence FoundryPhil Swan - Director for Digital, Greater Manchester Combined AuthorityDr Mustapha Munir - Lecturer in BIM and Digital Technology, The University of SalfordOtis Thomas – Director, TAP Project<h2></h2><h2>SPONSORSHIP</h2>We have multiple opportunities for companies and businesses to showcase their product and services, enhance brand awareness and connect with new clients/customers. Please contact us at info@african-chamber.com for more.For enquiries, to express interest to become a speaker at our events or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at info@african-chamber.com<h2>ABOUT AFRICAN BUSINESS CHAMBER</h2>African Business Chamber (AfBC) is the UK’s business organisation representing African owned businesses and entrepreneurs in the UK. We are the collective voice of African businesses in the UK. <a href="https://african-chamber.com/midlands-africa-forum" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Find more </a>

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