Global Entrepreneurship Week
Global Entrepreneurship Week runs on the week commencing the 14th of November and is a worldwide movement of entrepreneurial people, with millions unleashing their enterprising talents and turning their ideas into reality.
Every day in the UK, people talk about making a change in their life and consider starting up a business. By connecting individuals to practical support and those who have done it already, Global Entrepreneurship Week 2011 will help turn these exchanges into the businesses of tomorrow.
14th November: The British Library’s ‘Question Time for Entrepreneurs 2011’
‘Question Time for Entrepreneurs 2011’ is your opportunity to quiz four of the UK’s top businessbrains who have all started and run their own successful business. Speakers include Co-Founder of StartUp Britain Lara Morgan, homeware designer Emma Bridgewater and former Apprentice winner Tim Campbell. For more information and to book a ticket, visit the Business & IP Centre website.
15th November: Global Entrepreneurship Week Party
Enternships.com in association with the National Consortium of University Entrepreneurs is celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week in style alongside 1000+ entrepreneurs / investors / advisors / press / entrepreneurial students and graduates for an awesome night of feature music from MixCloud DJs and surprise entertainment acts at Fabric from 9pm on Tuesday 15th November. Click here for full details & to purchase a ticket.
17th November: Born Global
“Even when you look at your existing business, it’s not always clear where the next growth opportunity is.” Bill
Gates.Competing internationally is crucial to today’s entrepreneur. The ‘Born Global’ Workshop in association with the UKTI looks to explore the ways entrepreneurs and innovators are growing their businesses by looking beyond Britain’s borders. The day’s speaker line up includes, Julie Meyer - Ariadne Capital, Lara Morgan - Company Shortcuts, Neal Gandhi - Quickstart Global, Caoimhe Buckley - UK Trade & Investment, Paul Lindley - Ella’s Kitchen, Rajesh Sharma - Smith & Williamson
17th November: IBM SmartCamp
IBM SmartCamp is a unique event enabling entrepreneurs to collaborate with IBM to develop innovative solutions which build a Smarter Planet. Five startup finalists will be joining an inspiring group of international mentors to polish their pitches in preparation for this showcase event on the 17th November. These companies, typically under five years old, have technology solutions that are real - beyond the conceptual idea or business planning stage.
You can join the pitching finalé on the afternoon of 17th November, to be held at IBM’s newly unveiled Forum Centre at IBM South Bank - an impressive venue for what promises to be a truly inspiring day. Please register here.
18th November: The Pitch 2011 Grand Final and Global Entrepreneurship Week UK Closing Party.
Britain’s biggest small business competition comes to a close at 6pm on 18 November at London’s legendary Pacha nightclub. The winners of four heats in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland as well as a wildcard finalist picked by the public will pitch live on the dancefloor to judges including The Secret Millionaire star Carl Hopkins and serial entrepreneur Karen Darby. The overall champion will receive business support worth £50,000.
Join in at what is also the official closing party for Global Entrepreneurship Week UK:
http://www.thepitch2011. com/the-pitch-final.
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