TBNN Conference UK 2026

The 2026 edition of The Bold New Normal (TBNN) Conference marked the platform’s inaugural UK gathering, bringing together African professionals, business leaders, policymakers, investors and changemakers in London. The conference focused on moving diaspora engagement beyond remittances and cultural connection towards structured partnership, investment, co-creation and long-term economic collaboration across Africa.

Theme & Mandate - Theme: “The Power of the Diaspora: New Mindsets, New Communities, New Shared Prosperity” - Focus: Harnessing the skills, capital, networks and influence of the African diaspora to drive investment, enterprise growth, institution-building and shared prosperity across Africa. - Mandate: Moving diaspora engagement from connection and remittances towards structured partnership and practical action. - Convenor: Lucy Quist.

Key Speakers & Contributors - H.E. Mrs Sabah Zita Benson – Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom & Ireland - Moses Baiden Jr – Founder & CEO, Margins ID Group - Andy Ayim MBE – Founder, Angel Investing School - Fope Adelowo – Helios Investment Partners - Lucy Quist – Founder/Convenor, The Bold New Normal