The Diverse Business Summit 2024, London
Date
Friday 15th November 2024
Location
County Hall, Waterloo, London
Headline sponsor
Advancing Ahead: Harnessing Business Resilience and Strategic Relationships
The Diverse Business Summit 2024 will bring you all this and more. The theme: Advancing Ahead will leave you with a concrete plan on how to build a business that lasts and show you how to build relationships with corporates.
This event will be a gamechanger!
What to expect at The Diverse Business Summit
Speakers
Masterclasses
Countries Represented
Hours of Networking
Building the Right Relationships
We’ve heard it before, your network is your net worth but do you really know how to connect, sustain and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and people in corporate?
Well our masterclasses on the day will give you the exact steps on how to do this in a non sleazy way that will elevate your conversations as well as your confidence.
Securing Opportunities with Corporates
Have you ever wanted to work with a large company but felt like you were not ready? Well this is the place to be.
We have something for everyone starting on this journey, providing you with tangible advice and resources to enable you to spot opportunities, secure opportunities and then deliver on those opportunities.
Business Resilience and Success
You are probably sick and tired by now of having to constantly tout for business. Selling to other consumers can be a constant grind.
Find out how you can pivot your strategies or create new strategies that allow your business to advance ahead in the direction of growth and profits without the stress.
Our panel members will share intelligence that will blow your mind and our keynote speaker has something special to share that will help you stop the cycle of living hand to mouth every month.
Building the Right Relationships
We’ve heard it before, your network is your net worth but do you really know how to connect, sustain and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and people in corporate?
Well our masterclasses on the day will give you the exact steps on how to do this in a non sleazy way that will elevate your conversations as well as your confidence.
Securing Opportunities with Corporates
Have you ever wanted to work with a large company but felt like you were not ready? Well this is the place to be.
We have something for everyone starting on this journey, providing you with tangible advice and resources to enable you to spot opportunities, secure opportunities and then deliver on those opportunities.
Business Resilience and Success
You are probably sick and tired by now of having to constantly tout for business. Selling to other consumers can be a constant grind. Find out how you can pivot your strategies or create new strategies that allow your business to advance ahead in the direction of growth and profits without the stress.
Our panel members will share intelligence that will blow your mind and our keynote speaker has something special to share that will help you stop the cycle of living hand to mouth every month.
Headline sponsor
Partners
The Diverse Business Summit 2023 Highlight Reel
Your Host:
Emmanuel Asuquo
TV Financial Adviser
As Channel ’s Financial Expert on the popular primetime show, “Save Well, Spend Better”, Emmanuel helps people identify and change the habits and behaviors that keep them from financial freedom. He is a qualified and regulated financial adviser and motivational speaker, hired by companies to deliver transformative workshops to equip employees with the tools to understand and navigate the financial landscape in a simple, yet effective way.
Some Of Our Amazing Speakers
Dr. Raphael Sofoluke
Founder & CEO of UK Black Business Show, UK Black Business Week, Birmingham Black Business Show & Black Tech Achievement Awards
Michelle Raymond
Leadership Development Trainer and Coach, NLP Master Practitioner, Keynote Speaker and Founder of The Diverse Business Summit
Simone Vincenzi
Growing Service Businesses with the power of Community -Entrepreneur - Contributor Forbes & Entrepreneur - Speaker & MC
Krystle Sands
Procurement and Supplier Diversity Leader At META
Jamelia Donaldson
Founder and CEO of TreasureTress
The Diverse Business Summit Is For You If You:
Are An Entrepreneur
- Are possibly looking to get into the B2B market and learn from diverse business owners who’ve already dealt with every struggle imaginable so you don’t have to
- Have no clue how to find corporates who are eager to create a pipeline of diverse, credible and innovative entrepreneurs
- Would like to discover exactly how to approach and build long lasting relationships within the B2B market
- Lack the structure and strategy required to make the next steps yet you have incredible products and services
Are a Corporate Buyer
- Want to be ahead of the curve and connect with diverse business owners who can be a part of your supplier pipeline
- Want immediate access to credible, innovative service providers, trainers, speakers, who are ready to work with you
- Have difficulty in identifying and finding small business owners who can meet internal requirements and specific procurement needs
- Want to be in a room of product based businesses owned and supplied by small and diverse businesses to fulfill your retail demand
Impactful Sessions Combined with Powerful Networking
- An impressive lineup of keynote speakers, sharing their insights and expertise on the most pressing topics on strategic relations and resilience
- An exhibition featuring top suppliers to the industry, showcasing the latest products and services available to diverse suppliers.
- Numerous networking opportunities with professionals, making valuable connections and sharing ideas.
- A comprehensive programme of sessions and roundtable debates, providing actionable strategies for improving your strategic relations and strengthening your resilience
- B2B lounge for instant meetings on the day with potential buyers, sourcing people and other suppliers.
- Corporate Roundtables delivered by procurement professionals and entrepreneurs sharing stories and case study examples of winning corporate business.
- Panel Discussions will feature insightful discussions from corporate leaders and entrepreneurs within our network.
PRICE LIST
Pre-Early Bird Ticket
£249
√ General pass
√ Pre-event masterclass
√ Post event masterclass
√ All day event access
√ Fully loaded breakfast
√ 3 course hot and cold buffet lunch
√ Branded event bag with goodies
√ Complimentary pen and notepad
All prices are VAT inclusive
Offered as a special promotion to previous attendees, members of partner organizations and subscribers on the waitlist. This rate is available for a limited time and in limited quantities, serving as an incentive for early commitment.
Pre-Early Bird Tickets are limited and will be available for just two weeks. Available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Standard Ticket
£350
√ General pass
√ Pre-event masterclass
√ Post event masterclass
√ All day event access
√ Fully loaded breakfast
√ 3 course hot and cold buffet lunch
√ Branded event bag with goodies
√ Complimentary pen and notepad
All prices are VAT inclusive
What our clients have to say
Peter Lombard
CEO of Global Guides
Na’ima B. Robert
Members Of The People's Partner
Shawn (ShawnQ)
Largest online Conference for Coaches
Tobi Emmanuel
Tes Digital
Jackie
Members Of The People's Partner
Carla Picolli
Securing Corporate Clients
Consider this...
if attending our event leads to just ONE powerful relationship with a corporate company, partnership with like-minded professionals, or conversation with an investor, the potential benefits are enormous. Increased income, heightened visibility, and enhanced social mobility are all within reach. With such potential outcomes, the value of attending becomes undeniable. It's a clear win-win opportunity that shouldn't be missed.
WHAT
The Diverse Business Summit Event, London
WHEN
Friday 15th November 2024
County Hall, Waterloo, London
WHY
The unique 1 day event will prepare you to be an effective diverse supplier for corporates looking to buy your services.
The event will feature thought provoking talks, insights, learnings, inspiration, and networking with other professionals and corporate buyers.
The Diverse Business Summit, London 2024, reveals the secrets to becoming market ready for companies invested in supplier diversity. Don't miss your chance to learn from industry leaders and corporate buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are a service provider or even a product based business owner who has a desire to work with corporates in some capacity but needs the process on how to do it, then this event is for you. We have training workshops on corporate readiness and dealing with procrastination. You will be in a room of professionals and corporate decision makers.
Nope – we can’t do that as we don’t know what vacancies are available. Our job is to provide access, put you in a room to build relationships, to learn what it really takes to be corporate ready, to network with professionals and to leave with a plan of action on your next steps.
The speakers are there for all of us. You will not be able to have a 1-2-1 meeting with the corporates unless this is arranged ahead of time through consultation. There is a meet the buyer opportunity that will take place post event.
Unfortunately this is unlike other events where you can pitch to speak. We have hand selected all our speakers based on their experience with corporations and securing contracts without tendering.
Yes if exhibition spots are still available, please visit the exhibitor page and follow the instructions there.
Well here lies the problem. When we were recommended speakers for this event based on their experience, most recommendations were men in the field even when they came recommended by women. The event is here to help change that. Next year… let’s have more women speakers please!
By underground:
Waterloo (Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern, Waterloo & City Line)
Exit the station via the Southbank exit and turn right towards the London Eye. Keep walking up York Road until you hit the crossroads at Chicheley Street and see the London Eye on you right. Continue at the crossroads along York Road past the Premier Inn. Walk past the Premier Inn and Forum Magnum Square will open up on your right. You will be able to see the entrance to the venue on the opposite side of the square. Walk across the square and across Belvedere Road with Starbucks on your right.
Westminster (Circle & District, Jubilee Line)
Exit the station via exits 1 & 2 and turn right up the steps onto Westminster Bridge. Walk across the bridge towards County Hall and the London Eye. At the end of the bridge continue straight on along the pavement. Go straight past the entrance to Marriott hotel walking to the corner of the building and turn left in to Belvedere Road. Continue along Belvedere Road which runs along the back of County Hall – the door to the venue is situated in the middle of the building opposite Forum Magnum Square.
By bus:
Routes RV1, 12, 53, 76, 77, 148, 159, 211, 453, and 507.
Yes. Start your day with energiser breakfast that includes an assortment of artisan breads, croissants, organic muesli and boiled egg & avocado. Then we have provided a 3 course buffet meal with meat, fish, vegan and halal options and in the late afternoon you get even more food!
We would hope that you can come on time and stay for the entire time but we understand that things unexpected may arise. If that is the case, join us as soon as you can
Yes, we have chosen an eco-friendly venue with ample recycling stations. The venue is easily served by excellent transport links. We will not have any brochures that will reduce waste and carbon, instead we have an interactive and state of the art app
If you have any questions about the event, please contact our Events Manager, Hanan Atmani – hanan@achainofevents.co.uk or our Attendee Relations Manager, Janine Kelly contact@toptiertasks.com
No, we don’t. Everything is allocated for and it’s our intention to bring you the very best experience.
We may at our discretion allow you to exchange your ticket and someone else comes in your place. You will need to inform Janine as soon as you can. Please note that we cannot accept any changes two days before the event