Harnessing the Economic Potential of the African Diaspora: Fostering UK-Africa (Midlands) Trade, Investment, Supply Chains and Partnerships
Register to join AfBC African Business Forum and Networking - Birmingham on Thursday , 24 July 2025 between 18: 00 - 21:00 BST in Birmingham to connect with like minded business leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs, learn new markets, business, trade and investment opportunities, gain advice and support to grow your business.
Date: Thursday, 24 July 2025.
Time: 18:00 - 21:00
Venue: The Eastside Rooms, Woodcock St, Birmingham B7 4BL
Theme: Harnessing the Economic Potential of the African Diaspora: Fostering UK-Africa (Midlands) Trade, Investment, Supply Chains and Partnerships.
The Forum will bring together regional business leaders, officials, investors, entrepreneurs, diasporas, experts, policymakers, academia and professionals to deliberate and showcase economic growth opportunities and solutions in the West Midlands, UK and African region.
Join our discussion to learn from our speakers and connect with like minded investors, businesses, leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs.
THE PROGRAMME
18:00 - 18:30 Registration and Networking Refreshment Drinks
18:30 - 19:00 Welcome and Keynote Address
19:00 -20:15 Presentations, Panel Discussion and Q&A
20:15 - 20:30 Closing Remarks
20:30 - 21:00 Networking and Close
THE AGENDA
-West Midlands inclusive economic growth and strategies
-Strengthening West Midlands (UK) - Africa policies, international trade strategy, supply chain resilience and partnerships
-Enhancing African diaspora economic contribution and participation
-Empowering African businesses and entrepreneurs in the region
-Exploring emerging investments, deals and financing opportunities
-Market entry, doing business and de-risking in Africa
-African diasporic economic opportunities, investment and remittances
-Accelerating entrepreneurship and innovation
-How to start and grow successful and resilient businesses in the Midlands
-Financing and investing in small business for growth.
-Health and wellbeing in business
-Harnessing digital transformation, technology and AI in business
-Business strategy, innovation and transformation for resilience
-Navigating business risks and regulatory compliance
SPONSORSHIP
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
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ABOUT MIDLANDS AFRICAN BUSINESS NETWORK
AfBC Midlands - African Business Network (MAfBN) is a business-led initiative aimed at empowering African diaspora businesses in the Midlands; increasing Midlands' commercial connectivity and strengthening economic ties, trade relations, FDI flows, education, cultural and linkages with African countries. Find more
Learn more and sign up for AfBC Membership , visit www. african-chamber.com/membership .
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