THE EVENT: At MSDUK we build and grow our community ecosystem by welcoming so many new industry and community partners, there are business opportunities everywhere. 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. This is one of our flagship events, bringing our entire corporate, partner and business network together. Part of the MSDUK Procurement Hub, it provides a unique opportunity for everyone to meet, connect and build business relationships and identify future business opportunities. WHAT IS HAPPENING ON THE DAY?

• MSDUK Accelerator Demo Day: Hear ten most exciting ethnic minority founders and Accelerator graduates pitch their services on the MSDUK stage.
• Pre-arranged 1-2-1 meetings between buyers and suppliers
• Throughout the day, we have a separate room for networking with activities, ice-breakers arranged to ensure every participant gets to know as many people as they can.
• B2B lounge for instant meetings on the day with potential buyers, sourcing people and other suppliers.
• Corporate Roundtables will be held during the day 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 the MSDUK network.
• The MSDUK team will be on hand throughout the day, sharing with you information on different programmes and activities and making personalised introductions, if you need one.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• MSDUK Certified Ethnic Minority Businesses
• MSDUK Corporate Members & their Tier 1 – 2 Suppliers
• MSDUK Partner Organisations

EVENT TICKETS Every no-show at an event not only costs us money but also takes away opportunity from someone else. TIPS FOR THE EVENT:

• Businesses: Before the event you will be provided a list of the 1-2-1 meetings that you will be having on the day. We suggest you do some research on the company/’s you are meeting with and their current procurement practice for your product/service. You can also bring some aids to support the meetings but keep these concise as the main purpose is for you to build a rapport with the buyer.
• Corporate Buyers: Before the event you will have the opportunity to select the businesses you would like to meet, we suggest you come prepared with dates of when specific tender opportunities will occur relevant to the businesses you meet so you can explain to them when there may be a potential opportunity. It is always good practice to be transparent and not raise expectations if there are not relevant opportunities

F or more information:

Email us on [email protected] Call us: 0116 253 2520 – Event Team