Niyo Group, the collective of disruptive tech, hair & beauty brands has announced its biggest event yet in the heart of the diverse Birmingham tech scene.

Niyo Fest will host an dynamic roster of speakers, performers, and sponsors across three days, welcoming 10,000 people to the iconic Millennium Point. The festival will also host Niyo Hack, a three-day hackathon with cash prizes and the chance to collaborate with industry leaders.

Bringing together innovators, investors, industry leaders, and enthusiasts from around the world, Niyo Fest is combining tech, beauty, fashion, fitness and culture to create a festival of networking, opportunity, and inspiration in the heart of one of the UK’s fastest growing tech regions.

The three-day event will also welcome talks from industry leaders and game changing innovators including:

- Global speaker, entrepreneur, and businessman, Vusi Thembekwayo
- Dragons Den star, Lottie Whyte
- Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom in Nigeria, Olori Atuwatse III
- Midven Fund Principal, Rupert Lyle
- Owner and CEO of Hera Clothing Limited, Paul Richardson
- CEO of Yanolja Cloud & CSO of Yanolja Group, Jeff (Jongyoon) Kim
- Managing Partner at Akon Lighting, Farouk Khailann
- Web 3 Entrepreneur with recent appearances at the UN, Del Titus Bawuah
- Chief Storyteller at Founders Connect, Peace Itimi

From 3-5 October, established names will be sharing career experience with some of the most exciting and disruptive faces in the worlds of business and tech working across a number of cross-cultural intersections.

The festival will also offer a variety of engaging sessions designed to equip attendees with the tools and resources they need to thrive. Designed to help develop technical skills, gain business acumen, or simply connect with like-minded individuals, the schedule will provide deep insights into a number of core business pillars.

Niyo Fest will also play host to an intense 3-day Hackathon with teams invited to compete to win cash prizes for creating a winning SDG-focused product. Interested applicants can apply on the Niyo Fest website and successful submissions will be invited to participate and showcase their skills to a panel of expert judges.

With more names to be announced, the event will unite culture, tech, and business in the West Midlands with a truly global roster of speakers. Free Niyo Fest tickets are now available as well as paid tickets offering exclusive access to the Investor Circle, the Hackathon, and more.

To book tickets, visit: niyofest.com