We are proud to announce youth advocate Serena Johnson will be part of the ‘Aspire to Inspire’ Q&A panel session at the 2026 Black Business Expo
Serena Johnson – Expo Speaker Co-Founder & Director – Conscious Youth Serena Johnson is the Co-Founder and Director of Conscious Youth C.I.C., an award-winning, youth-led social enterprise based in Kirklees. Conscious Youth is dedicated to challenging inequalities and empowering young people aged 12–25 to become creators rather than consumers. An Alumni of the Operation Black […]
Bev Mottley Counsellor & Psychotherapist will be the Expo 2026 Host with the Most
CEO & Founder – BM Counselling & Psychotherapy Bev is a self-employed Counsellor/Psychotherapist, Mental Health Trainer, and Consultant. She has a particular interest in intersectionality—working with the effects of multiple layers of discrimination such as gender, ethnicity, disability, class, and sexual orientation. As a Counsellor/Psychotherapist, Bev works with adults – individuals and couples. Sessions may […]
Member of the Team GB Bobsleigh Team Leon Greenwood is a true example of the word resilience… Get your FREE ticket @skiddle.com to hear more.
Batley born Leon was originally a 100m and 200m sprinter, but after an injury in 2020 was told he would never run again. Undeterred, Leon fought back and became part of the Team GB bobsleigh crew. The former policeman has finished in the top ten at the last two Winter Olympics, in addition to multiple […]
Another addition to the Expo 2026 speaker line-up. Benjamin Golding-Sebitla
Based in West Yorkshire, Benje is a content creator and property developer with an online community of over 300,000 people. In early 2025, he bought his first house and started documenting the renovation on social media.
Professor Paul Miller Founder of the World First Institute for Equity, University Centre based in Huddersfield West Yorkshire will be live at the 2026 Expo
Paul is the CEO and founder of the Institute for Equity, University Centre The Institute for Equity, University Centre (IEUC), based at Cedar Court Hotel, Huddersfield allows Yorkshire businesses to tap into the UK’s only specialist university dedicated to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). This partnership provides locally-accessible, research-led tools to transform organisational culture and drive […]
Consultant Trichologist and Lead Aesthetician, Melissa Bent will be sharing her exciting business venture at this years Expo on the 12th September
Melissa is the founder of YT Medical who deliver a comprehensive hair loss pathway, offering detailed hair and scalp assessment, non-surgical restoration support, advanced cosmetic aesthetics, and access to hair transplantation – all delivered by experienced surgeons specialising in all hair types. This integrated approach allows clients to be supported at every stage of […]
BBSA are proud to announce that Tanya Wilkins will be Joining the Black Business Expo line up for 2026 – 12th September, ‘Cedar Court Hotel’ Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
As Detective Chief Superintendent, Tanya Wilkins is one of the highest‑ranking Black female police officers in the North of England. Tanya coaches and mentors colleagues of colour, believing their progression strengthens visibility of ethnic minority leaders, something she sees as essential for genuine diversity.
