AfBC Leeds - Africa Business Forum

Leeds is the UK’s fastest growing city and is the main driver of a city region with a £64.6 billion economy, a combined population of 3 million and a workforce of 1.37 million. Over the next ten years, the economy is forecast to grow by 21% with financial and business services set to generate over half of GVA growth over that period. Leeds is expected to see its economy grow quicker than the rest of Yorkshire & the Humber over 2024-2026, while the city is also forecast to keep pace with the national rate of growth over the same period, according to EY’s latest Regional Economic Forecast.

African Business Chamber (AfBC) is delighted to invite you to join us at the Launch of Leeds Africa Business Forum and Network on Saturday 01 July 2023 in Leeds.

Theme: Empowering African businesses, entrepreneurs, investors and professionals to enhance representation, economic contribution and thrive in the Greater Leeds and Yorkshire region; Accelerating economic ties, trade, investment, FDIs, businesses opportunities and diaspora engagements with African countries.

Join the forum and our discussion to learn from our speakers and connect with like minded businesses, leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs ways to accelerate and stimulate business, trade, FDI, diaspora and cultural relations, tourism and knowledge transfer between the UK and African countries.

This event welcomes all businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders and investors interested in doing business, export, import and investing in Africa.

UK based diaspora business owners seeking to growth and scale up their businesses, launching new products and services and innovation.

Individuals, experts, contractors and professionals looking to start their business.

The event is open to members and non-members.

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 [email protected] for more.

For enquiries, to express interest to become a speaker at our events or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at [email protected]

Leeds - African Business Network and The Forum is a business-led initiative aimed at empowering African businesses, entrepreneurs, investors and professionals to enhance representation, champion inclusive economy and levelling up, economic contribution and thrive in the great Leeds and Yorkshire region. Further, increase regional's economic ties, commercial connectivity, trade relations, investment, FDIs, tourism, innovation, knowledge transfer, strengthening cultural and diaspora engagements with African countries. Find more

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

Host or Publisher African Business Chamber (AfBC)