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The Diverse Business Summit!

The opportunity for Entrepreneurs and Diverse Business owners to crack the code to corporate visibility and increase their income

10th November

9AM – 5PM

Etc venues, 155 Bishopsgate London EC2M 3YD

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The Diverse Business Summit, London 2023 has now come to an end but it’s not over yet!

Please hold 15th November in your diary for The Diverse Business Summit 2024

If you attended the summit and want to know how to leverage your connections and your knowledge – you are invited to a FREE post event masterclass on Wednesday 22nd November at 7pm GMT

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Register In Advance

We can’t wait to serve you!

The Untapped Goldmine of Corporate Clients To Raise Your Visibility So You Can Start Landing £50-500K Deals

Even if you have no connections or don’t know how to approach corporates.

Show Me How To Land A Big Corporate GIG!

The Diverse Business Summit, London 2023, aims to boost the visibility and market readiness of diverse businesses, empowering them to be future ready to efficiently sell their services to medium size businesses and corporate organisations.

Get ready for an incredible day jam-packed with keynotes from inspiring thought-leaders, interactive panel discussions where you can ask questions to those in the hot seat, masterclasses, roundtable sessions and ample opportunity to network with like-minded professionals and so much more.

We can’t wait to bring together companies that are championing inclusive sourcing and supplier diversity and be a part of this show-stopping day.

Join us at the Diverse Business Summit, London 2023, and unlock a world of opportunities! Here are 6 reasons why you should attend and book your ticket today:

1. Inspiring Keynote Speakers:

Immerse yourself in a powerhouse of knowledge as our impressive lineup of keynote speakers share their insights and expertise on the most pressing topics in supplier diversity.

2. Networking Opportunities:

Rub shoulders with seasoned professionals, corporate decision-makers, and like-minded entrepreneurs, opening doors to valuable connections and partnerships.

3. Actionable Strategies and Roundtable Debates:

Our comprehensive programme of Masterclass sessions and roundtable debates offer practical, real-world strategies for enhancing your visibility and market readiness.

4. Business Showcase Opportunities:

Hone your pitch and showcase your offerings to potential buyers and sourcing professionals, formally or informally

5. Corporate Roundtable sessions:

Gain exclusive access to corporate roundtables, where procurement professionals will dive deeper into what it is like to work for and with them whilst equipping you with the tools needed to stand out in a competitive marketplace as a diverse supplier.

6. Entrepreneur Case Studies:

Successful entrepreneurs will share their inspiring stories and case study examples of winning corporate business without tendering Learn from real-life experiences and apply proven strategies to elevate your business engagements.

You’ll Gain Access To

Bonus #1

Pre-Event Online Training to ensure you:

[£495 Value]

• Have the perfect approach strategy to make an amazing first impression when introducing yourself to corporates
• Make an ignore-proof pitch that organizations will want to know more about
• Arrive at the event with an open mind to guarantee you suck up knowledge like a sponge does water

Bonus #2

B2B Masterclass session

Value: £359

Inside you’ll discover:

• The mindset required to enable you to have the conversation that will make all the difference to you business and meet their needs
• How to get market ready and learn firsthand the key challenges corporates face when taking on small businesses and how to manage this
• The tools and techniques product based businesses and service led businesses need to have in their corporate kit to secure contracts

Bonus #3

Mentorship & meet the buyer

Value: £499

You’ll get access to:

• Companies that run internal programmes that you can be part of to accelerate your business
• Speed collaboration session with the right buyers for your products and services
• Roundtable conversations with procurement teams that will lift the lid and reveal the truth on how to secure corporate contracts

Bonus #4

Corporate Conversation Toolkit

Value: £997

Shows you exactly how to make high-ticket sales in the B2B industry.
Consists of:

• Word-by-word sales scripts so you always know what to say to move the conversation toward the sale
• Step-by-step sales call trainings
• Sales conversation video of me closing a deal worth thousands, LIVE!

Bonus #5

Access to Businesses in Dubai

Value: Priceless

For entrepreneurs wishing to expand their business in the UAE, you’ll get advice on:

• Best places to position your business in Dubai
• Business incorporation (Freezone, Mainland, Offshore)
• The corporate market in Dubai and the best way to raise your visibility

Total Value: £2350+

Usually: £997

Today’s Investment To Attend and get access to the bonuses:

Standard Ticket: £249

Late Ticket: £350 (1st November to 7th November)

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We’re making a difference by bridging the gap between small, diverse suppliers and corporate organisations

The Diverse Business Summit – Connecting corporates and diverse businesses

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For Entrepreneurs:

The Diverse Business Summit Event Is For You If You:

 

• 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

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For Corporate buyers:

The Diverse Business Summit Event Is For You If You:

• 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

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Some of our amazing speakers

The Diverse Business Summit, London 2023 brings global businesses together to help raise the visibility and market readiness of small and diverse businesses. Be part of the conversation!

Tim Campbell

BBC The Apprentice winner & Business Start Up Specialist

Emmanuel Asuquo

Financial Expert on the popular primetime show, “Save Well, Spend Better”

Claudine Reid

Social entrepreneur, Business Psychologist, Leadership Coach

Krystle Sands

Procurement & Supplier Diversity Leader at Meta

Jay Rohman

Head of IT Sourcing & Supplier Diversity Leader at Lloyds Banking Group

Thahn Catachanas

Head of Collaboration and Acquisition at JCDecaux

Rupinder Kaur

Coach and Mentor, Founder of Asian Women Mean Business

Sukhi Wahiwala

Chairman Of the Wahiwala Group. Mentor and Speaker

Ami Joy

Corporate Business Advisor Dubai

Maria Harrison

Associate Director.
Client Technology, Talent, Technology, Alliances and BMC Supply Chain Services, EY

Tosin Shobukola

Principal Consultant at Golden Platforms

Mirela Sula

Founder & CEO of Global Woman Magazine & Global Woman Club

Ashanti Bentil-Dhue

CEO of Good Soil Leaders, coach and keynote speaker

Reshma Sheikh

Managing Director of MSDUK

Dawn Morton-Young

The Diverse Leaders Coach

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What our clients have to say

Peter Lombard

CEO of Global Guides

Na’ima B. Robert

Members Of The People’s Partner

Jackie

Members Of The People’s Partner

Carla Picolli

Securing Corporate Clients

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Now, if by attending the event you ended up building just ONE powerful relationship with a corporate company or partnering with other like-minded professionals, or speak with an investor

That could potentially increase your income, raise your visibility and increase your social mobility?

Would the event be worth attending?

I don’t know about you, but this seems like a no-brainer to me.

I want to secure my spot amongst corporates now!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this event a good fit for me?

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.

Can you guarantee that I get a corporate contract?

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.

Will I be able to have one-to-one with the speakers?

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 during the Roundtable sessions. Each invited corporate will have a table where you can ask them direct questions. You can move between different rooms so you can get to hear from at least two different corporates if there is availability

Can I be a speaker at this 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.

Can I exhibit?

Yes if exhibition spots are still available, please visit the Why exhibit page and follow the instructions there.

Why are there more male speakers than female?

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!

How do I get to 155 Bishopsgate?

155 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 3YD

By Underground:

Liverpool Street (Central, Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith & City or Metropolitan Line)

For exits from all underground lines follow signs for Liverpool Street mainline station. Once on the main concourse of the mainline station, look for signs for Way Out 1 (Bishopsgate West) located next to platform 14. Take the escalator or stairs up to street level where you will see a Police Station on the opposite side of the road. Turn left and follow Bishopsgate past the entrance to 135 Bishopsgate. Turn left up the external arcade stairs. Enter 155 Bishopsgate, once inside take the escalator on your left up to the first floor. At the top of the escalator turn right and enter the gold double doors into the 155 Bishopsgate 1st floor reception.

By Train:

Liverpool Street Station

Follow directions for Underground from the main concourse.

By Bus:

155 Bishopsgate is served by many bus routes including 388, 242, 149, 135, 78, 48, 47, 42, 35, 26 and 8.

Parking:

There is an NCP car park at Finsbury Square (EC2A 1AD).

Please remember the venue sits within the congestion charge zone – for further information visit www.cclondon.com

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