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What is Real Pleasure of Venture Business?
The Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) hosts GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK 2025 (GEW 2025) simultaneously in over 180 countries every November, with this year's event running from Monday, November 17 to Sunday, November 23, 2025. GEW 2025 is a global festival dedicated to nurturing entrepreneurial spirit, delivering the message: "Making entrepreneurship accessible and challenging for everyone." Governments, corporations, universities, and startup support organizations worldwide collaborate to host a variety of events.
As a major highlight of GEW 2025, a special joint symposium titled "What is the Real Pleasure of Venture Business?" will be co-hosted by Waseda University, Keio University, and Sophia University.
Key figures from prominent startups in the fields of Space, AI, Quantum, Nanotech, and Metaverse will take the stage to share their profound insights on their professional journeys and future strategies. Furthermore, the panel discussions will engage interactively with the audience present at the venue.
- Date & Time: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 17:00 – 21:00
- Venue: SHIBUYA QWS Scramble Hall, Shibuya Scramble Square 15F
- Target Audience：High School Students, Technical College Students, University Students, Graduate Students, University Faculty and Staff, Researchers, Professionals, and others
- Capacity：120 Attendees
- Host：SHIBUYA QWS Innovation Council
- Co-hosts：Waseda University Faculty/School of Science and Engineering, Waseda University Global Scientific Information and Computing Center, Keio University Graduate School of System Design and Management, Sophia University, Global Entrepreneurship Network, MEXT Commissioned Research Project for Aerospace Science and Technology Promotion: "Human Comfort Product/Service Design Human Resources Development Program in ECLSS Environment," Industry-Government-Academia Co-Creation Consortium for Sustainable Future Food Dissemination, Beyond 2020 NEXT PROJECT
