One Africa Network (OAN) Creative Industry, Sports and Digital Business Opportunities in the Midlands

CREATIVE INDUSTRY, SPORTS AND DIGITAL
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN THE MIDLANDS
BOOSTING THE GROWTH AND COMPETITIVENESS OF BAME START-
UPS, SMALL BUSINESSES AND ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM
Friday, 31 January2020
Clayton Hotel, Albert St, Birmingham B5 5JE
18:00 – 21:00
CONNECTING
PEOPLE, IDEAS AND
OPPORTUNITIES
FOR GROWTH

2OANAfricanCreativeIndustriesandBusinessesin theMidlands
info@sscg-group.com | www.oneafrica-network.com
WHEN PEOPLE, IDEAS AND
OPPORTUNITIES CONNECT,
GAME CHANGING THINKING,
ACTIONS AND PROGRESS TAKE
PLACE
CONTENTS
OVERVIEW 03
AGENDA 05
SPEAKERS 06
GET INVOLVED 07

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The creative economy, sports and digital media are some of
the most dynamic sectors with a powerful transformative force
for socioeconomic development and creating employment
opportunities in the UK. BAME creative businesses, products
and services in the Midlands are reshaping economic
landscape creating and unlocking new growth areas for
competitiveness. They interface between economy, culture,
technology and social aspects.
To succeed in the current dynamic market place,
entrepreneurs, business leaders and professionals must rely
in addition to other aspects, on continuous creativity and
innovation, market knowledge, skills, technologies, networking
and the ability to seize new opportunities.
Join us at SSCG One Africa Network (OAN) Business
Networking Panel Discussion Series where our speakers and
experts will discuss their experience, current opportunities
and practical ways to implement and harness success in key
industries such as heritage, visual and performance arts,
media and functional creations (Fashion, designs,
architecture, creative R&D, Digital services).
OVERVIEW
THE VOICE OF AFRICAN
BUSINESSES, ENTREPRENEURS
AND PROFESSIONALS
OANAfricanCreativeIndustries andBusinesses in theMidlands
ENHANCING THE POTENTIAL,
PARTICIPATIONAND
COMPETITIVENESS OF AFRICAN
BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONALS
IN THE UK ECONOMY

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WE FACILITATE DEBATES AND
DISCUSSIONS THAT CHALLENGE
NEGATIVE STATUS QUO TO
INSPIRE AND ACCELERATE
POSITIVE THINKING.
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OANAfricanCreativeIndustriesandBusinessesin theMidlands
18:00 Registration and Networking
18:45 Introduction
19:00 Panel Session and Q&A:
• The creative economy powerhouse: Unlocking untapped
opportunities for growth in advertising, architecture, art,
crafts, design, fashion, film, music, performing arts,
publishing, R&D, software, toys and games, TV and
radio, and video games.
• Reaping the benefits: Breaking down stereotypical and
geographical boundaries
• Accelerating entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity:
Capacity and infrastructure
• Promoting the growth and scale-up of creative industries
start-ups and SMEs
• Empowering BAME in the creative industries.
20:30 Event Close and Networking
AGENDA

Cllr. Patrick Harley
Portfolio Lead for Culture & Digital,
West Midlands Combined Authority
Natalie Yesufu-Edwards
Founder and CEO
Transition Stage Company
Tobi Oludayomi
Founder
Studio 14 Digital Product Agency
Oyinkansola Adebayo
Founder and CEO
Níyó Enterprise
Nathaniel Keay
Executive Search Consultant
Mesolean Executive Search
Denise Maxwell
Founder and Director
Lensi Photography
Donald Brown
Master Sculptor and CEO
The Global Gallery Limited
Dr Charlotte Carey
Lecturer
Birmingham City University
PANEL SPEAKERS
Eugene Nizeyimana
CEO, SSCG Consulting
Chair of One Africa Network
MODERATOR

PANEL SPEAKERS
Dr Charlotte Carey, Senior Lecturer in Creative Industries Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Birmingham City University
and Co-chair of the Creative Industries track, ISBE (Institute of small business and entrepreneurship).]
Cllr. Patrick Harley, Portfolio Lead for Culture & Digital, West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)
Donald Brown, World Renowned Master Sculptor, CEO of The Global Gallery Limited and the 2019 four time Gold Medalist
for Great Britain. He is the reigning World Masters Champion in the 60m hurdles and Triple European Masters Champion in
100m, 200m and 100 hurdles.
Oyinkansola Adebayo, Founder and CEO, Níyó Enterprise, a Development Economist and fmr Programme Controller-
Global Physical Logistics, Rolls-Royce Marine.
Tobi Oludayomi, Founder of Studio 14 Digital Product Agency and 2017 BIMA's 100 most influential players in the UK
digital industry nominee.
NathanielKeay, Executive Search Consultant, Mesolean Executive Search, Contract and Perm Recruitment for the Sports
Business Industry.
Natalie Yesufu-Edwards, Founder and Executive Artistic Director at Transition Stage Company and 2018 Natwest Great
British & Northern Irish Entrepreneur Awards Finalist
Denise Maxwell, Photographer and Cinematographer, Founder and Director, Lensi Photography, Freelance Press
Photographer and Photojournalist at Splash News; and Senior Photographer at I Am Birmingham

HAVING VALUE DRIVEN
DISCUSSIONS THAT MATTERS
IS AT THE HEAERT OF OUR
MEETINGS
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OANAfricanCreativeIndustriesandBusinessesin theMidlands

GET INVOLVED
HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED OR
SUPPORT OUR PROGRAMMES
BECOME A
MEMBER
BECOME A
SPONSOR
BECOME A
PARTNER
Learn more
www.oneafrica-network.com

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INDIVIDUAL
• £100 pa
ASSOCIATE
• £80 pa
CORPORATE
• £1000 pa
Individual members receive
opportunities to attend networking
receptions and exclusive access to
members events to interact with
leading business leaders, entrepreneurs
and successful professionals. 25%
discount on Conferences delegate fees,
Breakfast Briefings and regular dinners
events.
Associate Membership is ideal for
those with little time to attend our
events, or based in distant locations,
giving access to membership's
online features, including webinars
and contents. And you can also
attend some exclusive members
events.
Corporate membership provide many
opportunities for companies to enhance
brand visibility, promote products and
services. Display and circulate corporate
materials at our events. Brand promotion
in events materials. Complimentary for
representatives to attend networking
events and connect with members.
Receive 25% discount on special events.
Our options give you the opportunity to join a diverse and influential network of individuals and organizations who take a
proactive interest in global affairs, and value opportunities to share, debate and develop ideas on critical international issues.
BECOME A MEMBER
OANINVESTMENTAND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES INTHEMIDLANDS

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For more information, contact us
Email: info@sscg-group.com
Website: www.oneafrica-network.com
CONTACT US
OANINVESTMENTAND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES INTHEMIDLANDS

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