SCHEDULE
8:30AM - 9:15AM
Registration and Networking
9:15AM - 9:25AM
Host: Emmanuel Asuquo
9:30AM - 9:45AM
Opening Remarks and thanks to sponsors: Michelle Raymond highlights the summit’s theme, “Advancing Ahead’ Navigating the Future with Resilience, and Strategic Relationships,” and sponsor spotlight
9:45AM - 9:50AM
Headline Sponsor welcome
9:50AM - 9:45AM
Engagement from host that introduce the panel
10:00AM - 10:35AM
Panel discussion with corporate Partners on the role of corporate partnerships and the new Procurement Act for increased visibility for SME’s Lloyds, Meta, EY, CBRE and Tussle
Moderator: Dr Carlton Brown
10:40AM- 11:10AM
Fireside Chat
Shaa Wusmund MBE interviewing Dr Tevin Tobun
11:10AM - 11:30AM
Morning Coffee: Networking break.
11:30AM - 11:55AM
CAM Client Wins: LIVE interviews & Q&As showcasing success stories of CAM members who have secured corporate contracts. ( 6 people)
11:55AM - 12:10AM
Book announcement (pre-orders)
12:10PM - 12:45PM
Panel discussion with entrepreneurs: Entrepreneurs share their experiences and strategies for success and the role that building relationships play
Jamelia Donaldson, Treasure Tress
Dr Raphael Sofoluke: UK Black Business Show
Farida Gibbs: Tech firm
Oyinkansola Adebayo: NIYO
Moderator: Reshma Sheikh, MSDUK
12:45PM - 1:45PM
Lunch with entertainment: A chance to network and enjoy performances.
2:00PM - 2:40PM
Breakout Sessions: Interactive sessions in four rooms, each focusing on different aspects of the summit’s theme.
Session 1 LLoyds Bank – Ask Me Anything on Funding
Session 2 : Simone Vincenzi from Gtex – How to build corporate partnerships
Session 3: Heart of the City – How to build Social Value and Sustainability for SMEs to get on the supply chain
Session 4: Corporates class – How to work better with SME’s (only for Corporate Partners, speakers and sponsors)
2:45PM - 3:25PM
The Procurement Challenge hosted by Adrian Betton
- Real-world procurement challenges presented by corporate sponsors. SME’s work in teams to propose corporate solutions, with the best ideas potentially leading to business contracts.
Judges: Lloyds Bank, BP, Heinz , Mayank Shah, We Connect
3:25PM - 3:45PM
Afternoon Coffee and Last Networking Session
3:50PM - 4:10PM
The Corporate Open Mic
Opportunity for 3 conference delegates to share what they do on a short panel
4:10PM - 4:30PM
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Special thanks and closing remarks from Headline Sponsor
4:30PM - 5:30PM
Networking Drinks for VIPs: An exclusive networking opportunity to conclude the summit.
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