Black Inclusion Week
11th to 18th May 2026​

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A SELECTION OF THE VOICES WE HEARD DURING BIW 2025

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Black Inclusion Week 2026: Be Part of the Change

After an unforgettable 2025 event – launched in the Houses of Parliament and joined by powerful voices – Black Inclusion Week is back. Join us in celebrating, supporting, and advancing Black inclusion across the UK.
Black Inclusion Week (BIW) is a national movement that shines a light on the achievements, voices, and experiences of Black people in the UK. Through inspiring events, bold conversations, and real action, BIW drives awareness, advocacy, and structural inclusion. Whether you’re an individual, a business, or a community leader – you have a role to play.

Here’s how you can take part:

2025 Highlights

Launched at the Houses of Parliament with national visibility

Incredible panels featuring John Amaechi, David McQueen, Madeline McQueen, Lady Phyll

Week-long programming on Black business, allyship, health, data, and youth empowerment

“The event helped us rethink how we use data to support Black talent.”

Backed by forward-thinking partners: HSBC, Autotrader, MoneySupermarket, Mahogany Inclusion Partners, News UK, Browne Jacobson

“Black Inclusion Week gave our team a renewed sense of purpose and action.”

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Ready to help build a better, more inclusive future?

Proudly supported by top UK organisations

Recognised for driving measurable impact in inclusion

Committed to transparency, ethics, and community trust

Why Attend?

Connect with Change-Makers

Engage with influential speakers and industry leaders. Network with visionaries who are actively shaping a more inclusive future.

Gain Actionable Insights

Participate in workshops and seminars on crucial topics. You’ll leave with practical strategies to implement in your personal and professional life.

Celebrate Black Excellence

Be part of a movement that amplifies Black voices and achievements across various sectors.

Drive Meaningful Change

Join a collective effort to build a better future together. Black Inclusion Week empowers attendees to create more equitable society.

Boost Your Brand’s Impact

Position your organisation as a leader in inclusion by sponsoring BIW.

Speaker line up for Black Inclusion Week 2026

Professor Patrick Vernon OBE

Professor Patrick Vernon OBE

Senior leader in the voluntary and public sector

Aggie Yemurai Mutuma

CEO and lead consulting director of Mahogany Inclusion Partners

Cherron Inko-Tariah MBE

Author of The Incredible Power of Staff Networks and founded The Power of Staff Networks consultancy

Ben Motley

Ben Motley

Founder of the award-winning Three Trees Center for Change

Bernadette Thompson OBE

Director of Inclusion at Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Dr T Ayodele Ajayi

Consultant Psychiatrist

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