10:00 – 10:15
Event Opening
Welcome by Rose Gordon · Introduction by Michael Ekpechue
SHEFFIELD • 10 APRIL 2026
SOUTHYORKSHIREBLACK TECHEXPO
SYAC Business & Enterprise Training Centre, S3 8JD
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
info@gmblacktechexpo.co.uk
POWERED BY COMMUNITY · DRIVEN BY INNOVATION
Who We Are
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South Yorkshire Black Tech Expo is a regional gateway into the Black Tech Expo Global Platform connecting talent, enterprise, and opportunity
across innovation, business, and community impact.
We are not just an event. We are a movement building an ecosystem where professionals, founders, and communities access the tools, networks, and stages they deserve.
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Expert panels across Civic, Skills,
Health & AI
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10 APRIL 2026
Event Programme
10:15 – 10:25
Inclusion, Identity & Access to Opportunity
Grace Moronfolu MBE
10:25 – 11:05
Panel 1: Civic Leadership & Social Impact in the Age of Innovation
Mark Storey DL & Panelists
11:05 – 11:45
Panel 2: From Skills to Opportunity Bridging the Talent Gap
Dr Ifedapo Francis Awolowo & Panelists
11:45 – 12:25
Panel 3: Health, Wellbeing & Digital Access
Dr Chinyere Elewachi Sam-Okerenta & Panelists
12:55 – 13:15
AI, Power & The Future of Decision Making
Izzy Okosun
13:15 – 13:55
Panel 4: Startups, Creators & the Digital Economy
Panel 4: Startups, Creators & the Digital Economy
13:55 – 14:00
Closing Remarks & Thank You
Connect · Collaborate · Grow
10:00 – 10:15
Event Opening
Welcome by Rose Gordon · Introduction by Michael Ekpechue
10:15 – 10:25
Inclusion, Identity & Access to Opportunity
Grace Moronfolu MBE
10:25 – 11:05
Panel 1: Civic Leadership & Social Impact in the Age of Innovation
Mark Storey DL & Panelists
11:05 – 11:45
Panel 2: From Skills to Opportunity Bridging the Talent Gap
Dr Ifedapo Francis Awolowo & Panelists
11:45 – 12:25
Panel 3: Health, Wellbeing & Digital Access
Dr Chinyere Elewachi Sam-Okerenta & Panelists
12:55 – 13:15
AI, Power & The Future of Decision Making
Izzy Okosun
13:15 – 13:55
Panel 4: Startups, Creators & the Digital Economy
Panel 4: Startups, Creators & the Digital Economy
13:55 – 14:00
Closing Remarks & Thank You
Connect · Collaborate · Grow
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