AfBC Africa Business Forum 2024 - Leicester

African Business Chamber (AfBC)

Re-defining &  strengthening our future: Accelerating partnerships, trade, investment, diaspora empowerment, innovation & entrepreneurship

University of Leicester School of Business

Join us for the African Business Chamber (AfBC) Africa Business Forum 2024 in Leicester in partnership with the University of Leicester School of Business.Date: Thursday 07 November 2024Time: 13: 00 - 17:00 GMTVenue: University of Leicester School of Business, Leicester, England LE2 1RQ Theme: Re-defining and strengthening the future: Empowering African and black businesses in the East Midlands; Accelerating inclusive economic growth, entrepreneurship, innovation, and trade with Africa. The Forum will bring together business leaders, Government officials, investors, entrepreneurs, diasporas, experts, policymakers, academia and professionals from across the UK to deliberate and showcase economic growth opportunities in Africa for both local, regional and internationals businesses and investors.Join our discussion to learn from our speakers and connect with like minded investors, businesses, leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs. <h2>THE PROGRAMME</h2>12:00 – 13:00 Registration &amp; Networking1 3:00 - 14:45 Session 1Inclusive Economic Growth, Trade and Investment14:45 – 15:15 Coffee Break1 5:15 - 17:00 Session 2Panel Presentations and DiscussionBusiness growth support services, financing, supply chain, innovation, entrepreneurship, employment and skill of the future1 6:50 - 17:00 Closing Remark &amp; Vote of Thanks <h2>SPEAKERS</h2>Sir Peter Soulsby - City Mayor, LeicesterCouncillor Dr Ashiedu Joel - Leicester City Council and Founder, Ashioma ConsultsProfessor Dan Ladley - Pro Vice-Chancellor, Head of College and Executive Dean of the University of Leicester School of BusinessProf Amon Chizema - Director of Internationalisation and Professor of International Business and Corporate Governance, Loughborough Business SchoolDr Winfred Onyas - Associate Professor in Marketing, University of Leicester School of BusinessDr Dennis Pepple - Associate Professor in HRM and Director for Education, University of Leicester School of BusinessDr Francis Donbesuur - Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship, University of Leicester School of BusinessEmma Johnson - Midlands International Engagement Manager, Department for Business and Trade (DBT)Shahid Sheikh OBE - Entrepreneur in Residence at University of Leicester and Export Champion, Department for Business and Trade (DBT)Reshma Sheikh - Managing Director, MSDUKDavid Brazier - Director, Leicester Social Economy ConsortiumAanu Clement David-Olawade - CEO, PenPixel Digital PressAlhaji Mohammed Awal - CEO, Tropical SuperstoresMore TBC <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.comLearn 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>.

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