HOSTING MY FIRST CORPORATE EVENT OF 2026 || A Day in My Life as London Event Host
I hosted my first event in 2026.
A keynote session. A panel with 4 incredible speakers. Interactive activities that got everyone moving. And a mission to distribute 10,000 free copies globally.
This vlog takes you behind the scenes of my first event of 2026 - from getting ready in London, to the train journey, to hosting the entire 2.5-hour program.
You'll see:
Getting ready and final prep in London
The train journey to Birmingham (with all my hosting nerves... or lack of them 😅)
Venue setup and soundcheck
keynote session with Oyinkansola Adebayo
Moderating the panel with Karen Emelu, Anushka Malhotra, Chris Okafor, and Chris Traverse
Book signing with Grace
Post-event reflections
This event took my confidence from 70% to 100%.
This is what building a corporate events brand looks like. One event at a time.
ABOUT THE EVENT:
Event: A Future Built by Her - Book Launch
Host: Me (Debs)
Client: Grace Ajagbe
Speakers: Oyinkansola Adebayo, Karen Emelu, Anushka Malhotra, Chris Okafor, Chris Traverse
Mission: Distribute 10,000 free copies of the book to early-career women globally
Want to be part of the movement? Get your copy: https://graceajagbe.com/women-who-bui...
CONNECT WITH ME:
Instagram: @bigdebs__
LinkedIn: Deborah Dada
Website: deborahdada.me
MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
Grace Ajagbe - @techwithgracee
Oyinkansola Adebayo / Niyo Group
Karen Emelu / Black Girls in Tech
Anushka Malhotra / TechWM
Chris Okafor
Chris Traverse / Huel
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This is event 1 of 2026. Let's go 🚀