Upcoming Events
Experience the power of connection. Our events provide a unique opportunity for Ethnic Minority Businesses, Procurement professionals and buyers to connect with like-minded business leaders who share the same passion for promoting diversity and inclusion in our economy.
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UKISS 2025- Main Event
UKISS 2025 – Suntory Drinks Reception
UKISS – VIP Drinks Reception 2025
MSDUK & ESDP Business Show 2024
MSDUK & ESDP Business Diversity Connect 2024 Conference
Innovation Challenge 2024
MSDUK & ESDP Business Diversity Connect Awards 2024
Business Opportunity Day 2024
International Women’s Day 2024
Innovation Challenge 2022
Knowledge Forum 2022
Business Show 2022
International Day 2022
Business Awards 2022
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Community and Networking Hub
International Women’s Day
NETWORKING
11th March 2026 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm International Women’s Day Reception will bring together present and future leaders, celebration of women entrepreneurs in MSDUK
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Wednesday March 11, 2026
Wednesday March 11, 2026
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Non-Certified EMBs, Non Corporate Members, Corporate Members, Certified EMBs, Freelancers, Non Certified Freelancers, PartnersMore details coming soon
Flagship Hub
Business Opportunity Day – DATE TBC
FLAGSHIP
6th May 2026 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Join our flagship event, uniting corporate, partner, and business networks. Offers unique networking for future
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Wednesday May 6, 2026
Wednesday May 6, 2026
London
Non-Certified EMBs, Non Corporate Members, Corporate Members, Certified EMBs, Freelancers, Non Certified Freelancers, PartnersMore details coming soon
Flagship Hub
Business Opportunity Day – DATE TBC
FLAGSHIP
6th May 2026 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Join our flagship event, uniting corporate, partner, and business networks. Offers unique networking for future
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Wednesday May 6, 2026
London
Non-Certified EMBs, Non Corporate Members, Corporate Members, Certified EMBs, Freelancers, Non Certified Freelancers, PartnersMore details coming soon
Community and Networking Hub
International Women’s Day
NETWORKING
11th March 2026 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm International Women’s Day Reception will bring together present and future leaders, celebration of women entrepreneurs in MSDUK
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Who it’s for:
Wednesday March 11, 2026
TBC
Non-Certified EMBs, Non Corporate Members, Corporate Members, Certified EMBs, Freelancers, Non Certified Freelancers, PartnersMore details coming soon
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Social Impact Funding: Navigating Social Value
FLAGSHIP
13th November @ 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm Social Impact Funding: Navigating Social Value for Business Success UCL BaseKX 103c Camley Street London N1C
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Thursday November 13, 2025
UCL BaseKX: 103c Camley Street London N1C 4PF
Non-Certified EMBs, Non Corporate Members, Corporate Members, Certified EMBs, Non Certified FreelancersKnowledge Hub
Ask Me Anything Session: Helping SMEs Win
NETWORKING
21st August @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am This workshop will look at the key elements that make or break your approach to large corporations. To register contact
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Thursday August 21, 2025
Online
Certified EMBsCommunity and Networking Hub
August Monthly Community Meeting
NETWORKING
20th August @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am Topic: How to Get Started onYour Net Zero Journey. To register contact
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Wednesday August 20, 2025
Online
Certified EMBsFlagship Hub
UK Inclusive Sourcing Summit 2025 Conference
NETWORKING
11th September @ 9:00 am – 12th September @ 5:00 pm Get ready for the UK Inclusive Sourcing Summit 2025, where top corporates,
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Thursday September 11, 2025
Guildhall, London
Non-Certified EMBs, Non Corporate Members, Corporate Members, Certified EMBs, Freelancers, Non Certified Freelancers, PartnersCommunity and Networking Hub
Meet the Buyer Roadshow- Siemens
NETWORKING
3rd April @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Add to
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Thursday April 3, 2025
Manchester
Corporate Members, Certified EMBsFlagship Hub
Business Opportunity Day
FLAGSHIP
7th May @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Join our flagship event, uniting corporate, partner, and business networks. Offers unique networking for future
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Wednesday May 7, 2025
London
Non-Certified EMBs, Non Corporate Members, Corporate Members, Certified EMBs, Freelancers, Non Certified Freelancers, PartnersCommunity and Networking Hub
April EMB Monthly Meeting
NETWORKING
9th February @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Join us for our March EMB Monthly Meeting and keep up to date with the MSDUK community. Our Guest
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Sunday February 9, 2025
On-line
Certified EMBsCommunity and Networking Hub
March New EMB Members Onboarding session
NETWORKING
27th March @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am This meeting is for all new EMB members who have not yet attended our Onboarding session. This session is for the purpose of understanding the
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Thursday March 27, 2025
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Certified EMBsCommunity and Networking Hub
March EMB Monthly Meeting
NETWORKING
19th March @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am Join us for our March EMB Monthly Meeting and keep up to date with the MSDUK community. Our Guest
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Wednesday March 19, 2025
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Certified EMBsCommunity and Networking Hub
February New EMB Members Onboarding session
NETWORKING
27th February @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am This meeting is for all new EMB members who have not yet attended our Onboarding session. This session is for the purpose of understanding
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Thursday February 27, 2025
On-line
Certified EMBsCommunity and Networking Hub
Ask Me Anything Session: What is Social Value and it’s Importance for SMEs
NETWORKING
20th February @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am Join us as Francesca Lee, CEO/Founder of Social Value Architect provides guidance to winning corporate contracts by focusing on measureable
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Thursday February 20, 2025
On-line
Certified EMBsCommunity and Networking Hub
February EMB Monthly Meeting
NETWORKING
19th February @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am Join us for our February EMB Monthly Meeting and keep up to date with the MSDUK community. Our Guest
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Wednesday February 19, 2025
On-line
Certified EMBsCommunity and Networking Hub
April EMB Monthly Meeting
NETWORKING
9th February @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Join us for our March EMB Monthly Meeting and keep up to date with the MSDUK community. Our Guest
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Who it’s for:
Sunday February 9, 2025
On-line
Certified EMBsKnowledge Hub
Ask Me Anything Session: Helping SMEs Win
NETWORKING
21st August @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am This workshop will look at the key elements that make or break your approach to large corporations. To register contact
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Thursday August 21, 2025
Online
Certified EMBsCommunity and Networking Hub
Ask Me Anything Session: What is Social Value and it’s Importance for SMEs
NETWORKING
20th February @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am Join us as Francesca Lee, CEO/Founder of Social Value Architect provides guidance to winning corporate contracts by focusing on measureable
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Thursday February 20, 2025
On-line
Certified EMBsCommunity and Networking Hub
August Monthly Community Meeting
NETWORKING
20th August @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am Topic: How to Get Started onYour Net Zero Journey. To register contact
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Wednesday August 20, 2025
Online
Certified EMBsKnowledge Hub
Building Business Leaders of the Future (Session 1)
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11th April 2024 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Building Business Leaders of the Future is a Leadership Programme for ambitious Ethnic Minority Business Owners. Everyone is talking
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Thursday April 11, 2024
John Cadbury House, West Midlands
Certified EMBsKnowledge Hub
Building Business Leaders of the Future (Session 2)
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Building Business Leaders of the Future is a Leadership Programme for ambitious Ethnic Minority Business Owners. Everyone is talking about ‘leadership’, but what does it mean? What makes a good leader? What is the link between leadership and innovation?
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Thursday May 2, 2024
John Cadbury House, West Midlands
Certified EMBsKnowledge Hub
Building Business Leaders of the Future (Session 3)
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Building Business Leaders of the Future is a Leadership Programme for ambitious Ethnic Minority Business Owners. Everyone is talking about ‘leadership’, but what does it mean? What makes a good leader? What is the link between leadership and innovation?
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Thursday May 23, 2024
John Cadbury House, West Midlands
Certified EMBsKnowledge Hub
Building Business Leaders of the Future (Session 4)
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Building Business Leaders of the Future is a Leadership Programme for ambitious Ethnic Minority Business Owners. Everyone is talking about ‘leadership’, but what does it mean? What makes a good leader? What is the link between leadership and innovation?
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Thursday June 6, 2024
John Cadbury House, West Midlands
Certified EMBsKnowledge Hub
Building Business Leaders of the Future (Session 5)
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Building Business Leaders of the Future is a Leadership Programme for ambitious Ethnic Minority Business Owners. Everyone is talking about ‘leadership’, but what does it mean? What makes a good leader? What is the link between leadership and innovation?
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Thursday June 13, 2024
John Cadbury House, West Midlands
Certified EMBsFlagship Hub
Business Diversity Connect
FLAGSHIP
18th September 2024 @ 9:00 am – 19th September 2024 @ 11:00 pm The Business Diversity Connect Conference and Business Show just
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Wednesday September 18, 2024
QEII Centre, Greater London
Non-Certified EMBs, Non Corporate Members, Corporate Members, Certified EMBs, Freelancers, Non Certified Freelancers, PartnersFlagship Hub
Business Opportunity Day
FLAGSHIP
If you are an ethnic minority business, this event will not only give you the chance to meet many buyers from our corporate network but would also provide you an opportunity to meet with our partners and fellow entrepreneurs.
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Monday June 10, 2024
London
Non-Certified EMBs, Non Corporate Members, Corporate Members, Certified EMBs, Freelancers, Non Certified Freelancers, PartnersFlagship Hub
Business Opportunity Day
FLAGSHIP
7th May @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Join our flagship event, uniting corporate, partner, and business networks. Offers unique networking for future
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Wednesday May 7, 2025
London
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