Re-imagining Tomorrow Black Professionals, Excellence and Possibilities

Re-imagining Tomorrow: Black Professionals, Excellence and Possibility. Join inspiring voices for bold ideas, collaboration and action.
About this Event

Re-imagining Tomorrow Black Professionals, Excellence and Possibilities

Join us for an inspiring Black History Month Black October event bringing together Black professionals, entrepreneurs, academics, creatives and community leaders to celebrate Black excellence and explore how we can shape a stronger, more prosperous future.

Following the tragic passing of Professor Jason Arday, the event will also create space to reflect on the importance of supporting Black academics and strengthening representation, opportunity and progression within academia.

What to expect:

• Inspiring panel discussion featuring perspectives from academia, business, community and philanthropy.
• Evidence-based insights into the current experiences and progression of Black professionals across different sectors.
• Interactive workshops focused on practical solutions and collective action.
• Opportunities to connect, collaborate and build meaningful relationships with professionals and organisations.
• Discussions on economic opportunity, business growth, professional policy, community development and social enterprise.
• Space to share ideas, identify challenges and develop practical actions that can contribute to greater Black professional advancement.

Workshop Themes

🎓 Academia
📈 Business Growth
📋 Professional Policy Initiatives
🤝 Community & Social Enterprises

Whether you are an established professional, entrepreneur, academic, creative, community leader or someone looking to make a difference, come ready to connect, contribute and help re-imagine tomorrow.

📅 Saturday 31 October 2026
⏰ 12pm–6pm
📍 University College London (UCL), 20 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0AL
🎟️ Entry: Free
🏪 Small Stall: £35 | Large Stall: £50

Black Excellence • Stronger Communities • Brighter Futures

Sponsored by UCL's IOE Faculty of Education and Society and The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment (EDI) Team