09:00 WELCOME FROM CHAIR
Gavin Lewis, Director, Black Rock
09:30 KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: MAINTAINING THE MINDSET OF AN ENTREPRENEUR
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Eric’s personal story of success and recovery
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Maintaining an entrepreneurial mindset
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A community primed for success
Eric Collins, CEO/General Partner, Impact X Capital
10:05 OUR MONEY AND MENTAL HEALTH
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Facing the realities of debt and financial hardship
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Our community’s relationship with money and status
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Impact of generational cycles
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How we can protect our mental health and money moving forward
Dineo Ledwaba-Chapman, Financial Planner, Sherwood Solutions
Timi Merriman -Johnson, Mr MoneyJar
Paula Perry, Financial Advisor, You4US
Davinia Tomlinson, Founder, RainChq
10:30 FINACTIAL COMEBACK:CHANGING THE COURSE OF YOUR FINANCIAL DESTINY
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Debt reduction strategies
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Credit and improving credit scores
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Saving while reducing debt
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Tips to start rebuilding wealth
Dineo Ledwaba-Chapman, Financial Planner, Sherwood Solutions
11:00 MORNING BREAK
11:20 Q&A: Gavin & Emmanuel moderate questions from the audience with the panelist
11:40 HOW TO PROTECT YOUR WEALTH
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Is now the right time for growth?
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Creating an action plan for your savings
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Best accounts and investments portfolios on the market
Selina Flavius, Founder, Black Girl Finance
12:00 Live Link Q&A: Gavin & Emmanuel moderate questions from the audience with speaker/s
12:10 LUNCH BREAK
PANEL DISCUSSION
13:00 LIVE LINK Q&A : Eric Collins
13:10 PROTECTING YOUR BUSINESS FOR SURVIVAL
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Managing Cashflow
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Seeking investment during an economic crisis
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Bootstrapping as a different option
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Backing up your business using blockchain
14:00 IS ESG A FORCE FOR GOOD?
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What is ESG?
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Are corporates changing their focus in ESG following BLM Movement?
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How entrepreneurs can better position their businesses for social impact?
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Reaching back to Africa
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Data collection & engaging with corporate boards
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Should the community consider a company’s ESG response in our personal investments?
Moderator: Darren Johnson, Impax Asset Management
Shalom Lloyd, Founder, Naturally Tribal
Kimberley Lewis, Director, Federated Hermes International Banking,
David Hall, Senior Manager, Sustainability &; Responsible Business, Commercial Lloyds Banking Group
14:30 LIVE IN-STUDIO FOUNDER INTERVIEW: READJUSTING FOLLOWING COVID
Wendy Oke, Founder, TeachKloud
15:00 AFTERNOON BREAK
15:30 DIVERSITY BEYOND GENDER: A Look at Black Founder Reports
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Overview of the current state of black founders in the UK
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Comparing the findings from several reports
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What are the clear challenges that have been identified?
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What are the next steps for black founders
Erika Brodnock, Co-founder, Extend VC
Andy Davis, Angel Investor, 10X10VC
Alice Hu Wagner, Managing Director of Strategy, Economics & Business Development, British
Business Bank
16:00 THE STATE OF FINANCES FOR BLACK BRITAIN
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Thoughts on a government review
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Effects on Black employment
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Starting to close the wealth gap
Rachel Corson, Co-founder Afrocenchix
Jeavon Lolay, Head of Economics & Market Insight, Commercial Banking, Lloyds Bank
Gary Lapthorn, Head of Sustainability; Responsible Business, Commercial Banking, Lloyds Banking Group
Justin Onuekwusi, Fund Manager, Head of Retail Multi-Asset Funds | Legal & General Management (LGIM)Invest
16:30 RESPONSIBILITY IN THE WORKPLACE FOLLOWING PUBLIC SUPPORT OF BLM – ENGAGING
WITHOUT TAKING THE BURDEN
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What is our responsibility at work?
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Helping to create a safe space
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Generating tangible results and changes
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Saying No!
Moderated by: Joanna Abeyie
Serita Murray, Founder, Black Excellence Network
Mac Alonge, CEO, The Equal Group
Nadine Dyer, Deloitte
Saka Nuru, Co-Chair, African Ancestry Network & Saka Group
PANEL DISCUSSION
PANEL DISCUSSION
ON DEMAND SESSIONS (Sessions available to view at your leisure)
MOVING FORWARD IN THE CURRENT HOUSING MARKET: On-Demand Wealth Management Session:
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Effects on the market
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Navigating lender rule changes
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Mortgage providers and Covid policies
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Tips for investment buyers
Tayo Oguntonade, Co-founder, BrickzwithTipz