is a vibrant two-day festival created by renowned brand consultant Agnes Cazin. Designed to celebrate Black women in beauty, this trailblazing event promises a unique blend of education, empowerment, and indulgence, all wrapped in an atmosphere of “fun and glamour.”
PLACE & TICKETS
Venue:The Africa Centre, 66-68 Great Suffolk Street, London, SE1 0BL
Time: From 9.30am to 6pm
Ticket price for one day: 55£ / Ticket price for 2 days: 145£
DAY 1 ∼ PROGRAM & DETAILS
29th March
Key talk By Tendai Moyo CEO & Co-founder at Ruka
STAGE 1
Decoding the Supply Chain: Reflections and Fresh Perspectives and Lessons Learned.
The talk : Create and produce beauty products have incredibly democratized the last decade but there is a hidden aspect often underestimated by Beauty founders which is Supply Chain Management. How do you build a simple process to thrive and survive production, stock management and disruption?
The speakers:
Franck Brayard ~ Les Secrets de Lolly
Ama Amo-Agyei ~ Plant Made
2. The Rise of Black Beauty:
The talk: How Black Beauty Founders Transformed the Industry.
The speakers:
Arieta Mujay ~ Brand Marketing Consultant
Jill Weir ~ Founder and Consultant @ White Label Thinking
3. What does it take to sell DTC
Time:
The talk : The DTC is the new go to retail, is it really less challenging than brick and mortar? how much marketing & communication does it actually require to generate sales and often the evolution from online experience especially aesthetic is really hard to replicate offline.
The speakers ∼
Brand: Tendai Moyo RUKA / tendai@rukahair.com
Digital Ad agency: Masibu_manima @ Founder ar Translate culture
Operation Logistic : Marina Camu @ CEO LV Beauty Lab
WORKSHOPS
Workshop 1 - "Price Right, Launch Strong: From Idea to Market" -Pricing Girl
Workshop 2 - “How to create content like Garry” By Garry thompson
Workshop 3 - Bookkeeping stress free - My Quaterly Accountant
Workshop 4 - ""Ready, Set, Launch: How to Launch with Impact" - Haiti73 Agency
STAGE 2
BRUNCH
Black Beauty Club
5. The state of mind of Black corporates
The talk: 98% of Black Brits have to compromise who they are at work, when we see the rate of DEI decreasing all over Europe and the US, when we know that Dealing with workplace hostility is exhausting, what is there to look forward and how can you cope.
6. Skincare, the ever growing niche.
How to build a community of beauty lovers?
The talk: In today’s skincare industry, consumers seek more than just products—they are looking for a lifestyle, a sense of connection, and a community that aligns with their values and passion for skincare. The true power of brand building lies in fostering this sense of belonging. It's no longer solely about transactional product sales; it's about curating an experience that resonates with consumers on a deeper level and creates lasting relationships.
The speakers ∼
Haircare brand: Judy Koloko CEO @the steam bar
Skincare Influencer: Jacqueline Kusamoto CEO| THE SKNGURU
Experience Leader - Agnes Cazin founder at haiti73
Moderator: Tomi Talabi @black beauty club
STAGE 3
BEAUTY BAR
Melasun Workshop - SPF Myth- 6omn
25PSKYN Workshop - Skincare for aging skin - 60mn
25PSKYN Workshop - Hyperpigmentation - 60mn
Workshop - Make up, no make up!- 60mn
DAY 2 ∼ PROGRAM & DETAILS
30th March
STAGE 1
1. How to launch a brand:
The talk: Launching a brand is nothing like it used to be, an affaire of canapes and fine champagne, we will look at how now a launch has so many option for so many results, whether it is online, offline or private. From the budget to the planning as well as the strategies.
The speakers ∼
Communications Manager: Lindjy Sylvain ∼ Global Senior Communications Manager,
Experience Leader: Agnes Cazin
2. What it takes to work with a Beauty retailer
The talk : To be contacted by a retail beauty buyer is an incredible milestone for any indie Beauty brand but is it really. How to know this is the right to partner with a retailer? What is the process? How will it impact your growth and day to day business management?
The speakers ∼
A sales Manager: Director, International Marketing Olaplex
A retailer: Sherrille Riley CEO of Beauty Edit Mayfair
3. Formulation, Potions, and Magic Spells: The Beauty Founder’s Dream
Talk: Years ago, the world of product formulation was shrouded in secrecy, a distant and opaque realm that only a select few had access to. But today, this industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation—becoming more transparent, accessible, and, most importantly, democratic.
The conversation around beauty formulation is shifting, with an increasing focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion, both in the products we create and in the industry itself.
The speaker ∼
Formulators : Psalmuel Josephs
Raw product buyer: Audrey Paran
Brand: Kemi Founder of KEM
BRUNCH
Tressly talks
3. Men contribution in beauty:
The talk: Looking at the contribution of gentleman entrepreneurs in the beauty industry such as barber & beauty founder.
The speakers ∼ Tbc
Mark ∼ Silver Cut / Tbc
Julian ∼ Yendi / Tbc
Tracaris ∼ Tracaris
Moderator ∼ Antoinette (tressly)
4. Where’s the money! who’s got the money? Give me the money!
Navigating Funding Opportunities for Black Beauty Founders:
The talk: On the follow up of BLM and george floyd murder, a change was born, a revolution was on, the beauty industry changed, DEI post were created worldwide, investor invested in black own business, but where are we now 4 years on.
The Speakers ∼
Angel investor: Nnenna Onuba
Investor: Andy davis 10x10
Brand: Antoinette Ale (Tressly)
Moderator - Elvis O. Kawedo (Beauty matter contributor)
BEAUTY BAR WORKSHOP
Workshop - THE WIG BAR - How to look after wigs 2 hours
