opening day program

PROGRAM – GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK

Higher School of Commercial Studies – HEC Algiers
Monday, 17 November 2025

10:00 – 11:00 | Official Opening Ceremony

Inaugural session marking the launch of the Global Entrepreneurship Week.

• Welcome address by the Director of HEC Algiers
• Presentation of the objectives, key challenges, and flagship activities of the week
• Remarks by representatives of the Entrepreneurship Development Center (CDE), the HEC Incubator, and institutional partners
• Overview of support mechanisms available for students, young entrepreneurs, and project holders

Objective: Establish a strong entrepreneurial dynamic and present the overarching framework of the week.

11:00 – 14:00 | Training Workshop – Design Thinking

An interactive and hands-on workshop introducing participants to the Design Thinking methodology.

Key components:

• Understanding the user journey (empathy maps, needs identification)
• Problem definition and formulation of a clear problem statement
• Creativity sessions (ideation) and generation of innovative solutions
• Rapid development of a conceptual prototype
• Testing and real-time feedback from trainers

Objective: Strengthen innovation skills, creative thinking, and complex problem-solving—core competencies for modern entrepreneurship.

15:00 – 17:00 | Business Café with Experts & Networking

A dynamic and informal exchange session on entrepreneurship, featuring:

• Mr. Tamzali
• Mr. Fouad Ben Tarcha

Session highlights:

• Inspiring testimonials on entrepreneurial journeys
• Open discussion on current challenges, opportunities, and trends in the national ecosystem
• Direct exchanges between students, startup founders, and CDE/Incubator advisors
• Practical guidance on project development, financing strategies, and access to support mechanisms

The session will be followed by a dedicated Networking space designed to facilitate meaningful connections among:

• Students with project ideas
• Young entrepreneurs
• Business support experts
• Representatives of partner institutions

Objective: Promote collaboration, foster synergies, expand professional networks, and stimulate discussion around potential project opportunities.