The Creative Business Expo is a platform curated to bring together creatives, entrepreneurs and organisations in one collaborative space designed to support growth, innovation and meaningful partnerships.
Through panel discussions, workshops, exhibitors, networking and more, the Expo provides access to knowledge, industry insight and real pathways into creative careers and business development. It supports creatives at every stage, from emerging talent to established professionals while strengthening links between the creative and business communities.
By championing inclusion, innovation and cross-sector collaboration, the Creative Business Expo strengthens Birmingham’s position as a growing creative hub while contributing to the wider UK creative economy.
SPEAKERS
Nikki Tapper MBE
Radio Presenter & Host
Best known for her long-standing work with BBC WM and BBC Coventry & Warwickshire.
Sacha Jones
Content Creator & Radio Host
Appeared on Married at First Sight Season 9.
Oyin Adebayo
Founder and CEO
Founded Niyo Group, has generated £4m+ in revenue through Niyo Labs.
Callum Priest
Digital Marketing Specialist
Founder and host of Energy Inside Motion.
Belinda Kaur
Host and Media Expert
Founder of BK Networks
Jade
Runner, Researcher & Casting Researcher
Jade works behind the scenes on major productions including Master Chef and The Big Night of Musicals.
Chris Morris
Sales Manager
At Sky TV, Chris has experience in media sales, client relationships, and delivering commercial solutions within bracts and entertainment industry.
Ebony Hemmings
Founder
Founder of Tekluence AI & Birmingham Friendly Games. Ebony believes creativity is not a job title, it's a method for reimagining the systems we work within.
Mwange
Senior Financial Services Leader
With over a decade of experience driving strategic growth, Mwange has been dedicated to developing talent and enabling others to take decisive actions towards making their career dreams a reality.
Sade Cooke
Winner of Channel 4 S7 Hunted.
Junelle Jae
Creative, Host & Business Specialist
A multi-hyphenate professional spanning presenting, hosting, content creation, events, and community engagement.
Grace Ajagbe
Techpreneaur & Author
The founder of Automaticah, an AI agency helping businesses save time, cut costs, and grow with practical solutions. She has trained 4,500+ people and mentored nearly 100 founders across the UK. Grace is on a mission to help businesses scale and inspire more women in tech.
WORKSHOPS
Stop underselling your talent and start owning your space. In this 1-hour workshop, we bridge the gap between creative passion and professional value. You’ll learn how to set firm boundaries with clients and use physical embodiment techniques to "anchor" your confidence, ensuring you walk into every sale feeling as valuable as the work you create.
The Art of Worth: Embodying Confidence in Your Business
By Ana Indi Amona
Discover 10 essential elements every website needs, with practical examples to help you improve clarity, impact, and user experience.
What Every Website Needs
By Nataliia Korol
Take control of your creative Journey!
In this workshop, you will clarify your goals, break them into actionable steps, and develop a mini plan to make real progress on your projects.
