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🌟 Discover the Impressive Lineup of Corporate Buyers Attending the MSDUK & ESDP Business Diversity Connect 2024! Prepare to connect, collaborate and explore new possibilities with global corporations: Accenture, EY, Amazon, CBRE, Cummins Inc., Enterprise, and many more! Their participation underscores their commitment to fostering inclusive supply chains and promoting supplier diversity in the corporate world. Let's take this chance to engage directly with these corporate buyers, procurement managers, supply chain leaders, and decision-makers, forge valuable partnerships and explore growth opportunities that could elevate your business! 🤝🎯 Book your tickets today and be part of the future of supplier diversity and innovation! ➡️ https://eur.cvent.me/EkQYP This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. #MSDUKESDPConference2024 #BusinessDiversityConnect #SupplierDiversity #InclusiveProcurement #DiversityEvents #UKSPF

This September, the MSDUK & ESDP Business Diversity Connect 2024 will bring together 250+ ethnic minority businesses, 250+ corporate partners, 50+ C-suite executives and inspiring speakers committed to supplier diversity and inclusion in business. Here’s why you should attend: ✅ Unlock Procurement Prospects: Connect with corporate partners who actively seek diverse suppliers and present your offerings directly to decision-makers. ✅ Unparalleled Networking: Engage with C-suite executives, professionals and entrepreneurs from various industries. ✅ Build Momentum for the Future: Gain exposure and recognition within the diverse business community. ✅ Access Cutting-Edge Innovation: Learn from industry experts and witness the future of business from inspiring entrepreneurs at the Innovation Challenge Finals. ✅ Thought Leadership and Professional Development: Attend Sessions, Workshops, Fire-side chat, TED Talks to enhance your skills and gain new perspectives. 🎟️ Secure your spot now! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eBhJ9qt6 This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. #MSDUKESDPConference2024 #BusinessDiversityConnect #SupplierDiversity #InclusiveProcurement #DiversityEvents #UKSPF

*Wow! It was all happening on Thursday …… What an inspiring day, where I had the privilege of attending two remarkable events: ▪️ The UK Black Business Entrepreneurs Conference ▪️ Social Impact Summit 2024 Katapult X As proud sponsors of the Black Business Entrepreneurs Conference, it was wonderful to attend with my team. A huge thank you to Dr Carlton Brown and his team, for organising such a powerful event. 🙌🏾🤝 We look forward to continuing our strategic alliance and working in partnership 🙌🏻 Additionally, I was honored to speak at the House of Lords - Social Impact Summit. Thank you to Jay Rohman and Kristina Drysdale for the invitation. It was heartening to see a diverse group of individuals, from young students to seasoned corporate leaders, championing change and emphasising the importance of working together to make a difference. 🌍💼 Powerful words were spoken by Prof. Monder Ram quoting research from his Time to Change report. Key Highlights: Community Power: Both events underscored the power of community and the strength we have when we come together to level the playing field. 💪🤝 Government Levelling Up: This aligns perfectly with the government's levelling up agenda, aiming to create opportunities and equitable growth for all. 📈🏢 Inspiring Evening: The evening concluded on a high note, celebrating with incredible, powerful women who are driving change, in supplier diversity in the U.K. and globally. 🌐👩💼 #MSDUK #SocialImpact #SupplierDiversity #CommunityStrength #levellingUp #Entrepreneurship #HouseofLords #BlackEntrepreneurs #WomenInLeadership #MSDUK *repost due to previous post vanishing 🤷🏻♀️

💫 We are incredibly excited to announce the three finalists under the “Entrepreneurs of Europe” category, sponsored by IBM! We were amazed by the variety of innovative ideas submitted by participants across Europe. Introducing our finalists, European-based ethnic minority businesses aiming to expand within Europe and the UK with their cutting-edge and transformative solutions: 🇪🇺 B-Flow | Mehdi Benhalima 🇪🇺 matély | Anas Aljamie 🇪🇺 TRASOLTING | Hulya Guntuncer 🎯 Watch these finalists at the MSDUK & ESDP Business Diversity Connect 2024 this September and discover who wins the £20,000 cash prize. Don't miss out, book your tickets now at ► https://eur.cvent.me/EkQYP. We want to thank all our 150+ participants for taking the time to fill in the applications. A big thank you to our Headline Sponsor Accenture and Category Sponsors Cummins Inc., EY, GSK and IBM, along with Sponsors J.P. Morgan & IHG Business Edge & Impress Video Production. This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. #MSDUKESDPConference2024 #BusinessDiversityConnect #supplierdiversity #inclusiveprocurement #diversityevents #UKSPF

📣 We are absolutely delighted to unveil the three outstanding Innovation Challenge finalists in the "ESG - Environmental, Social & Governance" category, with the sponsorship from GSK. These remarkable individuals and businesses are dedicated to tackling issues relating to the environment we live in and/or addressing social issues and challenges that will benefit and improve society: 🌿 Curenetics | Sola Adeleke 🌿 House of Impact - Leiho | Thuta Khin 🌿 TEXpert AI | Drishdey Caullychurn, MBA Join us to witness these finalists pitch live at the MSDUK & ESDP Business Diversity Connect 2024 – Register today: ➡️https://eur.cvent.me/EkQYP. 🌟 A huge thank you to all our 150+ participants for filling in the applications! We also want to give a special shoutout to our Headline Sponsor Accenture and Category Sponsors Cummins Inc., EY, GSK, and IBM, as well as Sponsors J.P. Morgan, IHG Business Edge & Impress Video Production. This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. #MSDUKESDPConference2024 #BusinessDiversityConnect #supplierdiversity #inclusiveprocurement #diversityevents #UKSPF

💫 We are excited to announce our three finalists for our Innovation Pioneers category, sponsored by Cummins Inc.. This category was open to any founder and entrepreneur who believe they are challenging the status quo with their unique innovations. 🚀 Amygda AI | Faizan Patankar 🚀 Antonym | Rev N Murugesan 🚀 Re-Block | Kara Wong (Cheuk Laam Wong) Join us for the thrilling opportunity to witness these finalists present their businesses live at the MSDUK & ESDP Business Diversity Connect 2024. Don’t forget to book your ticket now: 👉 https://eur.cvent.me/EkQYP, be part of the excitement and find out the overall winner taking £20,000 cash prize home! 🏆 We want to extend a huge thank you to our 150+ participants for taking the time to fill in the applications; especially our Headline Sponsor Accenture and Category Sponsors Cummins Inc., EY, GSK and IBM, together with Sponsors J.P. Morgan, IHG Business Edge & Impress Video Production. This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. #MSDUKESDPConference2024 #BusinessDiversityConnect #supplierdiversity #inclusiveprocurement #diversityevents #UKSPF

📣 We are thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2024 Innovation Challenge under the category of Digital Transformations, sponsored by EY. These businesses have created solutions that make processes more efficient and meet changing business and market requirements, the finalists in this category are: 🌐 Deep.Meta | Osas O. (Osas Omoigiade) 🌐 Tekihealth Solutions | Stephen Katebe 🌐 Veriom | Nuria M. (Nuria Manuel) Watch these finalists live at the MSDUK & ESDP Business Diversity Connect 2024 and discover who takes the ✨£20,000 cash prize✨! We want to thank all our 150+ participants for taking the time to fill in the applications - this year, we have seen many incredible innovative businesses apply. A big thank you to our Headline Sponsor Accenture and Category Sponsors Cummins Inc., EY, GSK and IBM, along with Sponsors J.P. Morgan, IHG Business Edge & Impress Video Production. We can’t wait to see you all at our finals in London 🇬🇧! Register NOW: ➡️ https://eur.cvent.me/EkQYP This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. #MSDUKESDPConference2024 #BusinessDiversityConnect #supplierdiversity #inclusiveprocurement #diversityevents #UKSPF

🗓️ Don't miss Minority Business Matters' freelancers networking event 'Opportunity Connects' - designed to support and connect #London-based ethnic minority businesses (EMBs) and Creative and Cultural Industries (CCI) freelancers with procurement professionals from both public and private sector organisations! Minority Business Matters is a partnership between Heart of the City and MSDUK, an advocacy network for ethnic minority businesses (EMBs), and is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Event highlights:  ✔️ Insightful talks from procurement professionals.  ✔️Practical tips on effective business networking.  ✔️Ample opportunities to practise and enhance your networking skills.  ✔️This event will be particularly beneficial for businesses operating in the service sector. 🕒 25 July | 09:00 - 13:30 📍 University of Westminster, Marylebone Campus 🔗 Click the link to find out more and book your place > https://lnkd.in/e4RxzhgX #UKSPF #ethnicminoritybusiness #governmentfunding #londonbusiness #smallbusiness #london Ollie Stewart Olivia Beecham Nadia Forde

🌟 As we step into July, we are excited to spotlight some Supplier Diversity & Inclusion events that you won't want to miss: 🔹 July 9th - 11th: NMSDC Business Diversity Leadership Summit in Pittsburgh by National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) ► https://lnkd.in/ecFgGDqX. 🔹 July 11th: The UK Black Business Entrepreneurs Conference in London ► https://www.thebbec.com/. 🔹 July 15th-18th: 2024 Disability:IN Conference in Las Vegas by Disability:IN ► https://lnkd.in/gR6CQq3w. 🔹 July 17th: #ESDPElevate, Virtual Meet-the-Buyer Event by ESDP (Exclusive Event for ESDP EMBs & Corporate Members). 🔹 July 18th: "Creating Win-Win Business Outcomes Through Inclusive Supply Chains" Live Event by boom! Global Network, featuring Lushentha Naidoo (Managing Director, ESDP) and Reshma Sheikh (Managing Director, MSDUK) ► https://lnkd.in/erfvzfcy. Join these dynamic events to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, industry leaders, gain valuable insights, and propel your business forward! 🚀💼🤝 #ESDP #EuropeanSupplierDiversityProject #ESDPCertification #EthnicMinorityBusiness #Founders #Entrepreneurs

As one of the key highlights, featuring over 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ business event spaces, the MSDUK/ESDP Business Show (Exhibition) offers a dynamic platform for Ethnic Minority Businesses (EMBs) and Corporate Members to showcase their products, services and innovations to a diverse and influential audience. Why Exhibit at the MSDUK & ESDP Business Diversity Connect 2024? 1️⃣ Networking & Connecting 🤝 2️⃣ Developing Business Opportunities 📈 3️⃣ Showcase Your Business to Buyers & Diverse Suppliers 🌟 4️⃣ Brand Awareness 💥 Let's take this opportunity to showcase your brand, connect with potential customers, and unlock new avenues for growth. Once you have purchased your event space, MSDUK Events Team will be in touch. Find all conference details at 👉 https://lnkd.in/ebSV_Qjg. This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. #MSDUKESDPConference2024 #BusinessDiversityConnect #SupplierDiversity #InclusiveProcurement #DiversityEvents #UKSPF