AfBC African Business Forum and Networking - Manchester

African Business Chamber (AfBC)

Re-defining and strengthening our future; Empowering African businesses and professionals to thrive, innovation and investment in Africa

Alliance Manchester Business School

Join us for the African Business Chamber (AfBC) African Business Forum and Summer Networking Evening in Manchester on Thursday, 25 July 2024 between 18:00 - 22:00 BST.Theme: Re-defining and strengthening our future; Empowering African businesses and professionals to thrive in Greater Manchester, accelerating innovation, partnerships, trade and investment in AfricaVenue: Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS), Booth Street West, Manchester, M15 6PB, UK The Manchester – Africa Business Forum will bring together business leaders, Government officials, investors, entrepreneurs, diasporas, experts, policymakers, academia and professionals from across the region to deliberate and showcase economic growth, trade and investment opportunities in Africa for both local, regional and international businesses and investors. Explore ways to accelerate and stimulate business, trade, FDI, diaspora, cultural relations, tourism, innovation and knowledge transfer between Greater Manchester region and Africa. <h2>THE AGENDA</h2>18:00 - 18:30 Registration and Networking18:30 - 20:30 Presentations and Discussion Panel Q&amp;A<ul><li>Emerging economic trends, transformation and investment opportunities in the Greater Manchester</li><li>Supporting inclusive growth, participation and economic opportunities for all in GM region.</li><li>Exploring economic, investment, supply chain, partnerships and market access opportunities in Africa</li><li>Empowering ethnic minority African businesses and professionals in STEM, healthcare and creative industries</li><li>Starting, growing and scaling high growth and resilient businesses</li><li>Financing, funding and investing in minority small businesses</li><li>Generational wealth creation and retention strategies and best practices</li><li>Driving and reframing ethnic minority entrepreneurship, innovation and business excellence</li><li>Unlocking diverse supply chain and procurement opportunities</li><li>Digital inclusion divide ecosystem and connected minority society</li></ul> 20:30 - 22:00 Networking Join the forum for insightful discussions and information sessions to learn from our speakers and connect with like minded businesses, leaders, professionals, academia and entrepreneurs. <h2>SPEAKERS</h2>Tom Stannard - Chief Executive, Salford City CouncilJames Binks - Deputy Chief Executive, Manchester City CouncilProf Diana Mitlin - Professor of Global Urbanism, Global Development Institute and CEO of the FCDO African Cities Research ConsortiumNathaniel Tetteh - Eccles Councillor, Salford City Council and Lecturer in Employment Studies, Alliance Manchester Business SchoolAhmed Ali - Co-Founder and CEO, Rapolus EnergyLeah Chikamba-Mulando - CEO, Angels of Hope for WomenDr Lotanna Ernest Emediegwu - Senior Lecturer in Economics, Manchester Metropolitan UniversityTippie Malgwi - Private Banker, Arbuthnot Latham &amp; Co.Alexander Jones - International Project Officer, MIDAS Manchester's Inward Investment AgencyMore tbc <h2>ABOUT MANCHESTER - AFRICA BUSINESS FORUM AND NETWORK</h2>Manchester - Africa Business Forum and Network is a business-led initiative aimed at enhancing the representation and participation of African businesses, entrepreneurs and professionals in the economy; increasing Greater Manchester ’s economic ties, commercial connectivity, trade relations, investment, FDIs, tourism, innovation, knowledge transfer, strengthening cultural and diaspora engagement with African countries. <a href="https://african-chamber.com/midlands-africa-forum" title="https://african-chamber.com/midlands-africa-forum" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Find more</a>Learn more and sign up for AfBC Membership, visit <a href="https://african-chamber.com/membership" title="https://african-chamber.com/membership" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www. african-chamber.com/membership</a>. For enquiries, to express interest to become a speaker at our events or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at info@african-chamber.com

<h2>ANNUAL UK AFRICAN BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL SURVEY 2024</h2>The African Business Chamber (AfBC) is conducting an annual research and survey to better understand the economic environment and contribution of African businesses and diaspora professionals in the UK, as well as critical issues and challenges to development, potential solutions, and support requirements.To take part, <a href="https://forms.gle/XeXzDohyMLKsnQ7X9" title="https://forms.gle/XeXzDohyMLKsnQ7X9" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">please complete the form</a>

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