The Black Business Symposium is a professional event specifically engineered to bring together Black entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals to discuss challenges, share knowledge, network, and explore opportunities within the Black Business Community, often focusing on topics like business development, access to capital, and career advancement within diverse industries; it aims to create a space for Black business leaders to connect, learn, and grow together without systemic deterrents.
This symposium would focus on Black entrepreneurs (past, present, and aspiring), industry-specific panel discussions tailored to the interests of the Black community at large, networking opportunities for both business owners and investors, keynote speakers who are experts in their field, and educational content, such as workshops or presentations.
In collaboration the local associations from Burundi, Congo, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Guyana, Ghana, Jamaica, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda and the City of London, the event will take place on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at RBC Place. Aligned with National Black Business Month, the symposium celebrates the contributions of Black businesses and fosters meaningful connections across the community.