Business Opportunity Day
An exclusive opportunity to elevate your business. MSDUK invites you to a curated event designed to foster strategic connections and drive significant growth for ethnic minority businesses. This flagship event brings together SMEs, Corporates, Partners and Business Networks. This is a unique opportunity for everyone to connect, build business relationships and identify future opportunities. MSDUK Certified SMEs will be eligible for the 1-2-1 meetings with the Corporates if selected. The deadline to register is 23rd April 2026. Any MSDUK Certified SMEs members registered after this date will still be able to participate in other activities scheduled for the day, but will not be able to join the 1-2-1 meeting(s).
About This Event
Event Overview
Overview
This flagship event brings together SMEs, Corporates, Partners and Business Networks to connect, build relationships and identify future opportunities.
1-2-1 meetings rule
MSDUK Certified SMEs will be eligible for 1-2-1 meetings with corporates if selected.
Deadline to register: 23rd April 2026.
Registrations after this date can still attend, but will not participate in 1-2-1 meetings.
What is happening on the day
- Panel discussions with corporate leaders and entrepreneurs within the MSDUK network
- Corporate Insight Exchange Roundtables led by procurement professionals and entrepreneurs
- Pre-arranged 1-2-1 meetings between buyers and suppliers
- Networking throughout the day
- Refreshments included: tea, coffee, snacks and lunch
Important
This event is co-funded by UKSPF via Minority Business Matters programme.
Every no-show costs money and removes opportunity from others. If you cannot attend, please cancel or let the Events Team know.
Event Details
Who It's For
Who Should Attend
- MSDUK Certified SMEs
- MSDUK Corporate Members and Tier 1 to 2 Suppliers
- MSDUK Partner Organisations
- MSDUK Self-Registered SMEs
- Non-Certified SMEs and Corporates
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