Alex Cole, Abiola Kila Onalaja, Olukorede Oyewoga, Tamika Martins, others to speak at AfriBiz Conference 2025
- King
- Jun 15
- 2 min read
The countdown has begun for Afribiz Conference 2025, a high-profile business mixer bringing together trailblazing African professionals and entrepreneurs from across the globe. Scheduled to take place on June 21st, 2025, from 10 AM to 5 PM at the Global Banking School, Norfolk House, Birmingham (B5 4LJ), this year’s conference promises to be the most impactful yet.
The speakers at the event includes: Alex Cole, Abiola Kila Onalaja, Olukorede Oyewoga, Tamika Martins, Nico Chitsa, Davies Okeowo, Jack Francis Kelly, Blaise Aboh, Temitayo David-Eyen, Patrick Nwafor, and Michael Adeyemo
With the theme “Building Bridges: Empowering African Entrepreneurs in the UK,” the Afribiz Conference 2025 is a completely free event designed to bring together over 80 African entrepreneurs, business leaders, and aspiring founders from across the UK for a full day of insight, collaboration, and connection.
This dynamic one-day event will feature:
A keynote speaking engagement by industry leader Alex Cole
Panel discussions addressing real-world challenges and solutions
Interactive workshops on business growth, funding, and scaling
Networking sessions that foster collaboration and community among entrepreneurs
The keynote session, “Navigating the UK Business Landscape: From Startup to Scale-Up,” will offer practical strategies to help minority founders attract investment and overcome systemic barriers in the UK ecosystem.
“Afribiz is not just a conference—it’s a platform for opportunity, visibility, and collective progress,” says Olukorede Oyewoga, founder of Light of Africa. “We’re creating the room for African entrepreneurs to be heard, supported, and celebrated.”
Who Should Attend?
This event is ideal for:
African entrepreneurs and startups in the UK and Europe
Diaspora investors and trade facilitators
Policymakers and NGO leaders focused on African development
Students, professionals, and business enthusiasts eager to connect and grow
Registration
Join the movement. Come connect with visionaries shaping Africa’s business future.
Date: Saturday, 21st June 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Global Banking School, Birmingham, Norfolk House, B5 4LJ
For more updates, visit www.lightofafrica.com (when back online) or follow Afribiz Conference on social media.
About Light of Africa
Light of Africa is a UK-based media and consulting platform that spotlights African-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and creatives across the diaspora. Through impactful storytelling, business consulting, and signature events like the Afribiz Conference and Business Networking Conference. Light of Africa is building bridges between African excellence and global opportunity.
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