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Joe Blackman MBE is a media commentator on events, entrepreneurship, international business and the creative industries.
Drawing on more than two decades of experience building businesses and producing events around the world, Joe brings a practical perspective to discussions about entrepreneurship, luxury and destination events, hospitality, international growth, creative industries and the importance of human relationships in business.
His experience ranges from building an international events company in the United Kingdom to working with private clients, business leaders, entertainers and members of royal families. Today, his work also includes international business, trade, advisory projects and developing relationships and opportunities across borders.
Broadcast, Press and Recent Coverage
He has appeared on CNN, BBC News, Sky News, Channel 4 News and a range of television and breakfast programmes, providing expert commentary on the events industry, business, entrepreneurship and related topics.
His commentary and work have also featured in national and international publications including The Times, The Sunday Times, Evening Standard, The Guardian, The Independent, MoneyWeek and Director Magazine.
Featured Media:
BBC · Sky News · CNN · Vogue · Tatler · The Times · The Guardian · London Evening Standard · The Daily Telegraph · WalesOnline · Irish Times · MoneyWeek
Recent Articles:
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The Entrepreneur Story | 8 September 2026
The British Events Entrepreneur building connections across Business in the US
Joe Blackman discusses his journey from building an international events company in Wales to developing business relationships across the United States, and why trust and human connection remain central to his work.
Tyn Magazine | 8 September 2026
Building relationships across borders
An exploration of how trusted relationships, cultural understanding and the right connections can help businesses identify opportunities and build lasting partnerships across international markets.
The Hype Magazine | 3 September 2026
Joe Blackman: From Global Events to International Business and Trade
A wide-ranging profile tracing Joe Blackman’s career from international events and Collection 26 to business, trade and transatlantic relationships, alongside the experiences and personal values that have shaped his journey.
Impakter | 29 August 2026
Can the Creative Industries Grow Sustainably? Joe Blackman on Events, Business and Climate
Joe Blackman considers how events and the wider creative industries can grow more sustainably, arguing that local sourcing, smarter production and environmental constraints can inspire better and more authentic ideas.
Keynote Speaking, Conferences and Events
Joe is available for keynote speeches, guest lectures, panel discussions, seminars and conference appearances, speaking on subjects including entrepreneurship, events, hospitality, international business and the creative industries.
His talks draw on more than two decades of practical experience, from establishing his first company at 20 and developing it into an international events business to working across different countries, industries and cultures. He speaks candidly about entrepreneurship, relationships, creativity, trust, international growth and the realities of turning ambitious ideas into something real.
Alongside his commercial career, Joe trained and worked as a lecturer, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students across business and events-related subjects.
For media commentary, interviews, speaking engagements or conference enquiries, please get in touch.