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Whether you’re thinking about starting your own company or you’re a fully fledged founder of a Black business and ready to scale-up, there are several annual networking events for Black entrepreneurs in the UK to help you on your business journey with extensive information on funding, scaling, business strategy, social media marketing and so much more. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s take a look at the best Black business networking events 2025 to add to your diary for this year.
Top 5 Networking Events for Black Entrepreneurs in the UK
1. The UK Black Business Entreprenuers Conference Business Masterclass 2025
When? Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:00 - 16:00 GMT
Where? Manchester
Price: £53.80
The masterclasses have been created for Black people who have a drive for forming and growing their own business while keeping their traditional cultural identity. The event welcomes all entrepreneurs at any stage of their career, so whether you are an early-stage entrepreneur or a SME owner, the classes have everything covered including strategy, marketing, finance/funding, sustainability and operations. It really is one of the best 2025 Black business networking events you should go to this year. However, if you can’t make this specific date/location, don't worry as the event is also taking place in London, Birmingham and Bristol so click on the link below for more details.
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2. Black Inclusion Week
When? 12th-18th May 2025
Where? Houses of Parliament, London
A week-long positive and enriching event which aims to bring together individuals, organisations and communities to drive progress for a more inclusive and diverse society. The varied range of events aim to inspire, educate and empower and offer Black entrepreneur support in the UK. You can expect lots of extensive and enlightening topics to be covered during the week including Community Building, Intersectionality and Identity and most interestingly, Economic Advancement - highlighting financial inclusion, supporting Black-owned businesses, and promoting economic empowerment for the Black community.
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When? 30th August 2025
Where? Huddersfield
A fantastic, holistic event aiming to attract large businesses to the area, build confidence and showcase local and regional SME businesses. The Black Business Expo is all about networking with potential business partners, creating a forum for businesses to connect and supporting equity, equality, diversity and inclusion within the workplace. You can expect to enjoy interactive panel sessions, keynote speakers and entertainment.
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When? 18th October 2025
Where? London
One of the most popular entrepreneur events for Black professionals 2025, the UK Black Business Show offers a multi-layered professional and personal experience for attendees with exhibitions, deep-dive workshops, interactive panels and seminars delivered by industry experts. The event will highlight some of the fantastic contributions Black businesses have made to the UK and global economy. Workshops include Partnership and Collaboration, Scale-Up Businesses and Investment and Development. 2024 speakers included journalist Afua Hirsch and entrepreneur and ‘Diary of a CEO’ podcast host Steven Bartlett.
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When? 13-18th October 2025
Where? London
As part of the UK Black Business Show, the Black Tech Experience is designed to help empower and support Black people who want to break into or are already in the tech industry - an area widely known for not recognising Black talent. Black professionals will be able to discover tried and tested ways to advance their careers, stay on top of their career and create impact across the tech industry. The event will feature panel sessions, keynote speakers from London’s major tech giants and much more!
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