Join us to discover what keeps our black entrepreneurs motivated and learn directly from them on how to develop new skills to drive performance.

With a population of 2.8 million people, Toronto is not only Canada's largest city, but also its largest employment center and economic hub. Our business focus spans from business & professional services, education, fashion and apparel, information and technology. The UN General Assembly proclaimed 2015-2024 as the International Decade for People of African Descent (resolution 68/237) citing the need to strengthen national, regional and international cooperation in relation to the full enjoyment of economic, social, cultural, civil and political rights by people of African descent, and their full and equal participation in all aspects of society.

During this panel we will be building on the following UN IDPAD mandate: Promote a greater knowledge of and respect for the diverse heritage, culture and contribution of people of African descent to the development of societies. Our goal for this panel, as Canada's national voice for black entrepreneurs is to introduce entrepreneurs of African descent who challenge the status quo by strengthening their economic power through corporate ownership. Driving Black Businesses: impact on Art, Technology & Culture

SPECIAL GUEST

MPP Mitzie Hunter

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Vivian Kaye, CEO KinkyCurlyYaki

INTERVIEW - YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR

Sade Small, 13 Year old Entrepreneur

PANEL - DRIVING CHANGE

Osuyi Omorogbe, Founder @Eki Skin Care

Tomi Gbeleyi, Founder and CEO @Makeup for Melanin Girls

TK Smoothe, CEO & Founder Moonraiser Entertainment

Arsene Toumani, Co-Founder and CTO @Telos Touch

Amoye Henry, Co-Founder Afrochic Cultural Arts Festival

WORKSHOP - MARKETING & BRANDING

Hermine Mbondo, Founder @B4brand

PANEL - THE BLACK EXPERIENCE IN BUSINESS

Robert Small, Artrepreneur, Legacy Enterprises

Ahmad Bawah, CEO Mama's Life Products

Sheri-Anne Woollery, CEO No BS Breakthrough

Nana Boateng Osei, CEO Bohten