Central Missouri Global Entrepreneurship Week - Three Events, One Day!

Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is the world's largest entrepreneurial festival, taking place annually in the third week of November, and is celebrated in over 180 countries. It is a global celebration of innovators and entrepreneurs who launch startups, turning ideas into reality and driving economic growth by creating jobs and new products, services, and technologies. The Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) oversees the event, which involves local, national, and global events, competitions, and activities designed to inspire and support entrepreneurs of all ages and backgrounds.
We are celebrating OFFICALLY for the first time in Central MO!

8:30am Coffee and Networking
9:00am 1 Million Cups
10:30am Women Who Inspire
1:00pm Ready Set Score!
4:30pm Happy Hour Celebration

Full Day Pass $60.00

Participants can also purchase individual tickets for the section they wish to attend!

10:30am to 1:00pm Women Who Inspire - $30.00
Join us for our morning programming, Women Who Inspire! This session includes a presentation from Megan Walters - "Building Your Business Through Creative, Consistent Marketing" and a lunch panel focused on "Juggling It All" where three local women entrepreneurs (Krista Kippenberger, Kasey Hammock, and Adonica Coleman) discuss managing life and business.

1:00pm to 4:00pm Ready, Set, Score - $30.00
Join us for the afternoon session: Ready, Set, Score! This session is designed to help local businesses gear up for the global spotlight and tap into the tourism boom of the 2026 World Cup. You don't want to miss it!

4:30pm to 6:00pm Networking Happy Hour - $15.00
Join local community and business leaders at The Heist for a time of conversation and networking. Ticket includes one drink, additional drinks sold separately.