Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is a massive campaign to celebrate and empower entrepreneurs in every country and community around the world – especially those individuals who face structural barriers or may have never considered the idea of launching a startup. Each November, 10 million people take part in tens of thousands of activities, competitions and events that inspire them to act and provide them with the knowledge, experience and connections they need to succeed.
GEW reaches beyond high-tech startup hubs like Silicon Valley, London and Shanghai. It envisions one entrepreneurial ecosystem open to all, including smaller cities in emerging economies and under-represented communities, whether systemically marginalized, geographically hard-to-reach or otherwise pushed aside or left out. National campaigns are driven by local event organizers who plan activities tailored to their community’s needs. Activities can range from small, local gatherings to massive international competitions – or anything in between.
Led by Jonathan Ortmans and Mark Marich of Global Entrepreneurship Week, the GEW Summit will examine best-in-class campaigns and explore the key building blocks and milestones for a successful national campaign in November 2024.
The summit is open to all who wish to attend – including representatives of existing national host organizations as well as those engaged at the community level or even the uninitiated looking for information on how to get involved.
Attendees will explore:
