Imperial BE: Building for consumers and businesses
Empowering Black Entrepreneurship at Imperial
Join us for Imperial BE: Building for Consumers & Businesses on 16th April 2026, 18.00 – 20.00 at Imperial College London, part of Imperial College London’s ongoing Black Entrepreneurship (BE) event series, created to highlight, celebrate, and empower Black heritage students and professionals who aspire to lead, innovate, and redefine what success looks like in their careers and ventures.
Whether you’re exploring your first idea, building a startup, or scaling an existing venture, this event will equip you with the insight, inspiration, and connections to move forward with confidence.
Discover your Entrepreneurial potential with Founders actively building today
In an increasingly competitive and rapidly evolving landscape shaped by technological acceleration, shifting consumer expectations, and the rise of artificial intelligence, founders are faced with more opportunities than ever before, but also greater complexity.
Rather than theoretical discussions, this panel centres on real experiences from founders operating at the forefront of technology, creativity, and digital products. Hear from experienced investors, entrepreneurs and researchers pursuing vastly different consumer markets on how ideas evolve into scalable ventures, how founders identify opportunities within crowded markets, and how successful entrepreneurs balance innovation with commercial viability.
What you’ll get from Imperial BE: Building for Consumers & Businesses
- Real-world insights from active founders – hear from entrepreneurs building consumer businesses today, with experience ranging from rapid revenue growth to long-term brand building.
- Practical, accessible advice for all stages – No matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey, whether you have an idea, are developing a business, or looking to grow an existing venture, you’ll leave with clear takeaways on what it takes to build a business within the consumer market and stand out among your competitors.
- Actionable strategies for your business ideas – learn how to launch, scale, and differentiate consumer products and services, with insights on how to attract investment, drive revenue and make your business thrive.
- Navigating business in the age of AI – understand how to combine traditional methods with AI tools to position your company effectively.
- Community and networking opportunities – connect with speakers, investors, peers, and aspiring entrepreneurs in an informal, collaborative environment at our evening mixer, complete with authentic Afro-Caribbean food.
Our 2026 speakers and panellists
Hear from entrepreneurs at all stages of their journeys, representing a diverse spectrum of entrepreneurial thinking, including deep technology, creative tooling, digital health and venture investment.