In celebration of Black History Month, we are excited to host the Heritage & Innovation Summit to honour our roots, showcase Innovation

Join MRANI, pioneering entrepreneurs, and forward-thinking business leaders at Queen’s Business School for the Heritage & Innovation Summit 2026.

This high-impact summit brings together cross-sector founders, enterprise owners, and cultural changemakers to explore how heritage and cutting-edge technology converge to drive sustainable business growth across the Country.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, 10th October 2026

Time: 09:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location: QUB Business School (Riddel Hall), 185 Stranmillis Road, Belfast, BT9 5EE

Admission: £5 Donation (upon registration)

What to Expect

Keynote Insights: Strategic perspectives from industry trailblazers at the forefront of digital transformation and cultural enterprise.

Cross-Sector Panels: Dynamic discussions addressing scalable innovation, sustainable business models, and market expansion.

Enterprise Showcases: Live spotlights on innovative regional ventures shaping the local economy.

High-Value Networking: Structured sessions to connect with investors, peers, and collaborators across Northern Ireland’s business ecosystem.

Who Should Attend?

Tech innovators, startup founders, and scaling enterprise owners

Cultural changemakers and heritage advocates

Business leaders, investors, and community stakeholders

Full speaker lineup and breakout agenda will be announced .

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