Connect SA - Global Entrepreneurship Week 2021

Global Entrepreneurship Week is a collection of tens of thousands of activities, competitions and events in 170+ countries each November aimed at making it easier for anyone, anywhere to start and scale a company.

In its third edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Week, Connect Southern Africa will be hosting a virtual conference to inspire, empower, and celebrate entrepreneurs in the entire Southern Africa region (SADC).

Global Entrepreneurship Week is a collection of tens of thousands of activities, competitions and events in 170+ countries each November aimed at making it easier for anyone, anywhere to start and scale a company.

Founded in 2008, GEW inspires millions each year to explore their potential while fostering connections and increasing collaboration within their ecosystems to empower entrepreneurs and strengthen communities.

Diversity is a driver of innovation and economies suffer if a group of people are underrepresented or face structural barriers. Global Entrepreneurship Week reaches beyond traditional startup hubs, envisioning one global entrepreneurial ecosystem open to all.

There are four themes for GEW: Ecosystems, Education, Inclusion, and Policy.