From Startup to Scaleup — Entrepreneurial Leadership, Strategy, Innovation, Market Growth, Financing, Digital Transformation and Resilience

African Business Chamber (AfBC) in partnership with KPMG is delighted to invite you attend this year AfBC - KPMG Business Forum 2026 in Manchester

Date: Thursday 22 October 2026

Time: 18:00 - 21:00 BST.

Venue: KPMG Manchester office, 1 St Peter's Square, Manchester M2 3AE

Theme: From Startup to Scaleup — Entrepreneurial Leadership, Strategy, Innovation, Market Growth, Financing, Digital Transformation and Resilience

Discussion Topics:

Enhancing Startup Culture: Leadership, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Overcoming Challenges and Building Resilience

Breaking Through the Growth Ceiling: Strategies for Starting, Growing, and Scaling

Building Sustainable Businesses in an Era of Disruption: Beyond the Startup Stage to Growth and Scaleup

From Idea to Investment: Developing Investor-Ready Business Models

Closing the Funding Gap: Accessing Early-Stage Capital for Startups and Minority-Owned SMEs

Accelerating startup and SME digital adoption and transformation for effectiveness and effciency

Enhancing and boosting entrepreneurship, startup and SME resilience for growth and success

Market growth, diversfication and internationalisation to Africa

Join the forum to connect with fellow business leaders, business support organisations, venture capitalists (VCs) and PE, financial institutions, entrepreneurs and professionals.

Engage in meaningful discussions and gain insights into the latest best practices and strategies to start, scale, innovate, and grow your small business for long-term success. Dive deeper into key trends, explore economic growth opportunities, and address the challenges facing minority African and Caribbean businesses. Discover practical solutions and powerful drivers for sustainable growth and prosperity.

Sponsorship & Partnership Opportunities

We have multiple opportunities for companies and businesses to showcase their product and services, enhance brand awareness and connect with new clients/customers. Please contact us at info@african-chamber.com for more.

For enquiries, to express interest to become a speaker at our events or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at info@african-chamber.com

Learn more and sign up for AfBC Membership, visit www. african-chamber.com/membership.

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