The Business Growth Conference 2026 is set to take place in London on October 10 and 11 at the Millennium Hotel and Conference Centre Gloucester London. This two-day international business gathering will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, professionals, and aspiring business leaders from around the world. The conference will focus on key areas such as entrepreneurship, leadership, investment, networking, and strategies for building and scaling businesses in competitive markets.
Dr. Drew Uyi, a FIFA-licensed football agent and brand strategist, will be one of the speakers at the conference. Based in London, Uyi has built a career spanning football representation, athlete branding, marketing, and commercial development. He studied Sports and Events Management at London Metropolitan University and later obtained a postgraduate qualification in Marketing from the University of the Arts London.
Uyi's participation in the conference adds a sports, marketing, and personal-branding perspective to the programme. His professional profile highlights his experience working with prominent figures in African football and entertainment. Uyi's work extends beyond player representation, with a growing focus on how athletes, entrepreneurs, and professionals can use personal branding, communication, and visibility to create commercial opportunities.
Dr. Cosmas Maduka, founder of Coscharis Group, and Dr. Olumide Emmanuel are among the other prominent speakers scheduled to address participants at the conference. Other speakers listed include Dr. Stephen Akintayo, Dr. George Fraser, Dr. Stella Immanuel, Paul Foh, and Sam Fongho. The conference convener, Dr. Stephen Akintayo, has emphasized the importance of developing systems, people, and leadership structures required to support sustainable business expansion.
The organisers of the conference say it will offer participants opportunities to learn from business leaders, explore investment opportunities, strengthen leadership skills, and develop professional relationships across markets. With speakers drawn from business, investment, leadership, sports, and branding, the London edition is expected to provide a broad range of perspectives on building businesses and professional careers in an increasingly interconnected global economy.
Dr. Drew Uyi has previously shared his experience with business and investment audiences. In 2024, he spoke to over 500 real-estate investors at an investors' forum in London organised by property investor Samuel Leeds, discussing personal branding. He was also a keynote speaker at the Deal Done Serbia football-business summit, where he discussed influence, authority, and impact in the football business.
The Business Growth Conference 2026 has two editions scheduled for October 2026: the London edition on October 10-11 and the United States edition in Houston on October 24-25. The conference aims to bring together business leaders and professionals to share knowledge, explore opportunities, and develop strategies for growth and expansion in an increasingly competitive business environment.
Key points
- Dr. Drew Uyi to share his expertise on personal branding and commercial development at the Business Growth Conference 2026 in London.
- The conference will feature a diverse range of speakers from business, investment, leadership, sports, and branding.
- The London edition of the conference is scheduled to take place on October 10-11 at the Millennium Hotel and Conference Centre Gloucester London.
