Black History Month

Event Overview

This Black History Month, MSDUK and The City of London Corporation are bringing the community together to look at how public spend can build good jobs, ownership and resilient local economies.

Business owners, corporate buyers and policy voices will share what is working, what is missing and what would help opportunity reach every community.

Collective insights from the day will shape a policy brief to government.

It is a chance for our community to be heard and to be recognised for the part it plays.

What to expect

Opening Address

Hear from MSDUK as we set out the aim of the day and reflect on the strength, scale and impact of our community.

MSDUK Community Impact

Discover the collective impact of the MSDUK community, from businesses supported and corporate relationships built to the economic opportunities unlocked, alongside new research on the size of the opportunity.

Keynote Address

Hear from an individual whose work has made a meaningful difference to communities and to British life and what it takes to build opportunity for others.

Panel Discussion: Good Jobs, Good Skills

Hear from SMEs, corporates, public sector and policy voices as we explore how public spend can build good jobs, skills and ownership in every community and what guidance and data would help opportunity reach small businesses. The conversation will feed into a policy brief to government.

Community & Business Showcase

Meet Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs, discover the products, services and stories behind them and see the jobs and opportunities they create in their communities.

Community Spotlights

Throughout the event, digital screens will put names and faces to the people who sustain our community. They celebrate the specific contributions individuals make, from mentoring and opening doors to volunteering, sharing knowledge and creating opportunities for others.

Spoken Word Performance

A powerful spoken word performance will close the formal programme, celebrating community, identity, contribution and the shared ambition for what comes next.

Networking & Lunch

Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, partners, policymakers and community champions over lunch. Continue the conversation, make new introductions and explore how you can work together.

Who Should Attend

The event is open to:

• Entrepreneurs and business leaders
• Corporate procurement and supplier diversity leaders
• Community leaders and changemakers
• Policy and public-sector stakeholders
• Professional and business networks
• Organisations committed to inclusive economic opportunity
• Anyone who wants to learn, connect and celebrate community

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