The Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2016 is scheduled for November 12-20, 2016. Every year, events and competitions are held in 160 countries to promote entrepreneurship to the next generation; and as you can imagine, the GEW is the world’s largest campaign to promote entrepreneurship.
Since its creation, more than 10 million people have participated in entrepreneurial related activities during the Week. This forum creates an avenue for young entrepreneurs to learn, get ideas and expose themselves to the whole world of opportunities and possibilities.
With the current level of unemployment in Nigeria, this week-long programme plays a critical role in encouraging young entrepreneurs, university students and the next generation of businessmen and women to consider what it takes to run a successful business. As the famous entrepreneur Richard Branson once said “Building a business is not rocket science; it’s about having a great idea and seeing it through with integrity.”
This year, the week kicks off with Walk for Entrepreneurship on Saturday, Nov 12, 2016 and continues through with various forums and events. Below is a list of activities during the week you could be a part of
Saturday, November 12 2016
GEW Nigeria 2016: GEW Walk for Entrepreneurship Lagos
Time: 8:00am
Venue:Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Monday, November 14 2016
GEW Nigeria 2016 : Technology in HR Management
Time: 9am-12 noon
Venue:Enterprise Development Centre Building
GEW Nigeria 2016- “Hangout with Creative Minds”
Time: 10:00 – 14:00
Venue: Ace Olivia, City Mall, Onikan, Lagos, Nigeria
Tuesday, November 15 2016
GEW Nigeria 2016:Pitch Fest
Time: 9.00am – 2.00pm
Venue: LBS Auditorium, Lagos
GEW Nigeria 2016: Youth Entrepreneurship Dialogue
Venue: LBS Auditorium
Time: 7pm
Wednesday, November 16 2016
GEW Nigeria 2016: Entreprise Women’s Day Lagos
Time: 10am
Venue: Civic Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe Ave, Victoria Island
GEW Nigeria 2016: Lagos Cocktail
Time: 3:30pm
Venue: Civic Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe Ave, Victoria Island
Thursday, November 17 2016
GEW Nigeria 2016 : Agro Ignite
Time: 9-2
Venue: Four Point Hotel, Victoria Island. Lagos