Setting the stage ....
Shaping the Future
Beyond the Narrative
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Our Story in Numbers
Community & Impact | Est. 2016 & 2020
9+ Years
Followers across social media & subscribers
101,000+
Companies partnered with since establishment
60+
Community centred events organised
70+
Grounded in Experience.
Guided by Action.
Shaping an Inclusive Ireland.
A national conference by Black & Irish and the African Professional Network of Ireland (APNI), bringing together leaders across government, community, business, policy, and academia.
Under the 2026 theme “Shaping the Future,” the conference goes beyond the narrative of the Black Irish Experience to drive conversations on actionable solutions for diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, leadership, and economic empowerment in Ireland.
Our Story in Numbers
Use this space to promote the business, its products or its services. Help people become familiar with the business and its offerings, creating a sense of connection and trust.
10+ Years
Community & Impact | Est. 2016 & 2020
101,000+
Followers across social media & subscribers
60+
Companies partnered with since establishment
100+
Attendees from various sectors and specialities
700+
Professionals engaged through APNI initiatives
2
Organisations, 1 Shared Vision
Our Objective
By bringing together the community advocacy of Black & Irish and the professional and economic empowerment work of APNI, we aim to drive meaningful inclusion across education, governance, policy, business, and leadership in Ireland.
Share Best Practice
Facilitating knowledge-sharing and collaboration around effective equity, diversity, and inclusion practices across sectors.
Policy and Advocacy
Facilitate dialogue that leads to actionable policy recommendations to tackle systemic racism and strengthen inclusion across business, government, and society.
Showcase Black Organisations and Individuals
Platform their contributions and achievements, connect with partners and opportunities to support their work.
Community Celebration and Engagement
Highlight our accomplishments and engage our community stakeholders to set the priorities for the forthcoming year in both organisations.
Collaboration and Oppurtunities
Bring together companies, politicians, and civil society that want to collaborate, engage with the community and increase inclusion across sectors.
Sponsors
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Black & Irish
Was established in June 2020, and the organisation is dedicated to bringing awareness, celebrating, and improving the lives of Black and mixed race people. We do this through our work in advocacy, community and education, through online campaigns and partnerships to elevate and support our mission of making Ireland a more equal and inclusive country. The organisation has a flagship Black & Irish podcast, an award winning book and organises the annual Black and Irish Gala Awards (B.I.G Awards).
Pierre Yimbog, COO
Email: pierre@blackandirish.com
African Professional Network of Ireland
Established in 2016 is a network of professionals from different sectors and industries within a large community of diverse talent and entrepreneurs. The organisation seeks to empower the African diaspora through access to professional, economic, and leadership opportunities. Key initiatives include the APNI Career & Job Fair, which connects hundreds of diverse talents with inclusive employers; the APNI Business Exhibition & Pitch Competition, supporting entrepreneurship and financial empowerment; and community dialogues on racial justice and anti-discrimination.
Daniel Wainaina, Partnership Director
Email: daniel@apni.ie
Resource Page
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