Gear Up for IAmBlack Conference 2026
March 30, 2026 | 9:30AM - 4:30PM
CONNECTING BLACK TALENT WITH EMPLOYER BRANDS
Save the date for IAmBlack Conference 2026 because we’re bringing back top industry leaders, innovators, and experts from industries like Finance, Tech, Engineering, Law, Healthcare, Arts, Education, and more, you’ll get the chance to connect with professionals, explore career opportunities, and gain insider knowledge on the latest industry trends. Get ready for a full day of inspiring talks, powerful panel discussions, hands-on masterclasses, and amazing networking opportunities.
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Technology and Innovation
Centre (TIC)
99 George St, Glasgow G1 1RD, UK
30 EMPLOYERS
20+ SPEAKERS
600+ DELEGATES
20+ INSIGHTFUL SESSIONS
9:30AM – 10:55AM
EXHIBITION CENTRE
Delegates Arrival, Registration, Light Breakfast & Networking
12:00PM – 12:40PM
MAIN CONFERENCE HALL
Breaking Barriers: Navigating Corporate Climates
— Obo Idornigie
CONFERENCE ROOM 1
Exploring Career Options (for young people aged 11-17)
CONFERENCE ROOM 2
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
— Eloho Efemuai & Simba Mamboininga
CONFERENCE ROOM 3
Creating Equitable Career Pathways
— Greg Bonsu, Mark McLane
01:40PM – 02:10PM
MAIN CONFERENCE HALL
Plenary Session – PM
— Enoch Adeyemi, Richard Bell, Bolade Onilari
Plenary Session – PM
— Enoch Adeyemi, Alison Loveday
12:40PM – 01:30PM
MAIN CONFERENCE HALL
Lunch Break
CONFERENCE HALL 2
Lunch Break
CONFERENCE HALL 3
Lunch Break
02:20PM – 03:00PM
MAIN CONFERENCE HALL
Building Wealth
— Junaid Ashraf, Martin Mangaba, Elizabeth Oludipe, Takalani Mbedzi
CONFERENCE ROOM 2
Women in Leadership: Empowering Women Into Leadership
— Zahra Gueye, Jen Mair, Maya Rousen
CONFERENCE ROOM 3
Mastering Public Speaking
— Kyle Murtagh
03:15PM – 04:00PM
MAIN CONFERENCE HALL
Career Transitions: Making Your Move
— Yvette Hopkins
Building Wealth
— Umar Majid, Faisal Sattar, Junaid Ashraf, Martin Mangaba
CONFERENCE ROOM 2
Entrepreneurship: First Steps
— Onyinye Igbokwe, Alison Loveday
CONFERENCE ROOM 3
Building Inclusive Workplaces
— Rupa Mooker, Kay Smith
Strategic Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Community Sponsors
Insights & Trends
Practical strategies for attracting and keeping Black talent, such as creating mentorship programs, improving diversity in leadership, and addressing challenges like unconscious bias and limited career progression opportunities in various industries.
Connections
Strong connections within the Black community to foster collaboration and career growth
Strategies
Strategies for building employer brands that appeal to Black professionals, students, and business owners, such as promoting diverse leadership, offering mentorship and career development opportunities, and ensuring inclusive workplace cultures.