In collaboration with Wray & Nephew

Wray Forward Mixers

26 Mar 2025, London | 15 Dec 2025, London

Wray Forward Mixers

The Wray Forward Mixer is an unparalleled networking event designed to bring together visionary founders, trailblazing entrepreneurs and seasoned experts, all under one roof, to forge connections and celebrate Black businesses!

What can you expect?

At the Wray Forward Mixer, you can expect a dynamic atmosphere filled with enriching discussions, valuable connections, and opportunities to expand your professional network. The mixer is a fantastic opportunity for you to celebrate and support the wonderful businesses in our ecosystem of founders, who will be showcasing their products.

What's in store

Gain insights and motivation from established other founderswho will share their success stories

Enjoy drinks from Wray & Nephew, and delicious food

Connect with like-minded founders and exchange ideas to accelerate your business

Celebrate the wonderful founders in our vibrant community, showcasing their businesses

Meet our 2024 speakers

Clement Ogbonnaya

CEO of The Village People

Liha Okunniwa

Co-Founder at LIHA Beauty

George Ifaturoti

Senior Digital Project Manager at Ted Baker

Tahlia Grey

Founder of Sheer Chemistry

Ian Burrell

The Global Ambassador of Rum

Natalie Dinning

CEO of Lesley’s Sauces

Why Wray Forward

Unveil the essence of our Wray Forward programme, intricately designed to address the diverse challenges facing our entrepreneurial and artistic community, driven by an unwavering commitment to fostering inclusivity and support in the aftermath of the pandemic's disruptions, with the ultimate goal of facilitating sustainable growth and collective resilience, aiming not only to provide immediate assistance but also to ignite a transformative journey, amplifying the voices and ambitions of our vibrant community, guiding them towards lasting success and prosperity.

Wray Forward is a free programme built to change and support the foundations of our community.

Would you or someone you know benefit from Wray Forward Mixers?