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ENTREPRENEURS:
NAVIGATING CHANGE
FOR SUSTAINABLE
GROWTH
OCT. 30TH - NOV. 2ND, 20136TH EDITION, SINGAPORE
ENTREPRENEURS:
NAVIGATING CHANGE
FOR SUSTAINABLE
GROWTH
OCT. 30TH - NOV. 2ND, 20136TH EDITION, SINGAPORE
World Entrepreneurship ForumEMLYON Business School23 avenue Guy de Collongue, CS 40203, 69134 Ecully cedex, FranceTel : + 33 (0) 4 72 18 46 80 Fax : + 33 (0) 4 78 33 78 [email protected] @WEntFr www.Facebook.com/WorldEntrepreneurshipForum
Become an actor in a global movement. Share experiences and best practices with like-minded entrepreneurs. Learn about the latest trends in the entrepreneurship field.
Discover innovative ways of thinking. Find new business opportunities.
Brainstorm during interactive think tank sessions. Collaborate throughout the year via an online platform. Contribute to promoting entrepreneurship in your country.
Step back from your daily work. Energise with a vibrant, positive and selected community. Be inspired by awardees and keynote speakers.
What do you get by joining the Forum ?
(INDIA)
Tirna Ray reports on the fifth edition of the World Entrepreneurship Forum, which was held in Lyon, France, from October 24-27. “With the world changing at a radical pace, the 21st century will need more entrepreneurs than ever in all domains. While the need to create more jobs is becoming imperative against an uncertain global economy, it is equally important to ensure that the jobs are socially, economically and environmentally sustainable. To achieve this goal, an entrepreneurial ecosystem is the future roadmap".
"Starting And Growing a Business - The Entrepreneur’s Global Guide”, filled out by the members of the World Entrepreneurship Forum — one of the most influential global network of business owners, social entrepreneurs and industry experts — is a round a world tour of entrepreneurial ecosystems highlighting, country per country, the 3 main factors that make it a good place to set up and run a business and the 3 main challenges still to overcome. (…) The world is not a level playing field and, whether we like it or not, it’s a fact some countries are much better than others at helping fledgling businesses turn into the Apple, Infosys or Facebook of the future.
(USA)
The energy of the world (…); The World is full of vitality as proved by the last edition of the World Entrepreneurship Forum organised recently in Lyon. (…) Entrepreneurship is a philosophy of life.
(FRANCE)
(...) Very innovative ideas have been debated at the World Entrepreneurship Forum gathering in France around 200 people from various countries. The aim of this group is to compare and share experiences on which ecosystems are more likely to stimulate entrepreneurship (...)
(BRAZIL)
Why is the World Entrepreneurship Forum a unique concept ?It embraces the globality of the entrepreneurial ecosystem– Business Entrepreneurs – Social Entrepreneurs – Policy Makers – Experts – Academics
A community of entrepreneurs from five continentsIt is a powerful global network of leaders selected for their achievements and commitment to society.
Every year, the Forum gathers over 250 participants, coming from 60 countries, willing to join their peers to think, act and transform their environment.
It is altogether a Think Tank and a Do Tank– We share the latest trends and issues about
global entrepreneurship.
– We develop ideas and recommendations aimed at promoting and spreading entrepreneurship worldwide.
– We facilitate entrepreneurial initiatives on a local or global scale.
Fostering a new humanismThe World Entrepreneurship Forum promotes the development of entrepreneurship creating wealth and social justice. This dual approach, economic and social, is one of the distinguishing features of the Forum.
SINCE 2008600 participants, 75 countries, 4 white papers, 50 listed best practices, 18 rewarded role models, 10,000 students attending Junior Forums in 18 countries, 150 press articles in 35 countries in 2012, 1 online collaborative platform, 5 founding partners from Europe and Asia.
Created by EMLYON Business School, KPMG France, the Singapore institutions Action Community for Entrepreneurship and Nanyang Technological University, Greater Lyon, the Lyon Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Zhejiang University in China, the World Entrepreneurship Forum is the first worldwide forum devoted to the entrepreneur, creator of wealth and social justice.
THE TIMES OF INDIA
WORLD ENTREPRENEURSHIP FORUM’S ANNUAL MEETING
T E S T I M O N I A L S F R O M O U R M E M B E R S
The World Entrepreneurship Forum is the greatest mastermind group I’ve ever been a part of.
Steve Strauss, USAAuthor, The Small Business Bible, 3rd ed.President, TheSelfEmployed.USA TODAY Senior Small Business Columnist
The Forum highlights the virtues of humanity and helps make the world more harmonious and cooperative. It facilitates the understanding between the poor and the wealthy. I express my respect for the Forum’s lofty goals.
Liu Chuan-Zhi, CHINAFounder of Legend Holdings (Lenovo)
I have been very impressed by the quality of the participants and awardees. I think that the World Entrepreneurship Forum is an excellent event to promote the entrepreneurial values I am so attached to and I encourage you to transmit those to both public and private sectors.
His Excellency Charles H. Rivkin, USAUS Ambassador to France and Monaco
The Forum inspires thought. It is absolutely stimulating because we manage to get this unique balance of academics and practitioners in one place which is totally unusual.
Shahida Cassim, SOUTH-AFRICAAssociate Professor, Center for Entrepreneurship, University of Kwazulu Natal
Fernando Dolabela, BRAZILDirector Dom Cabral-Brasil Foundation,Founder of Brazil’s most important entrepreneurship teaching program,Author of 11 books
The World Entrepreneurship Forum ? A great opportunity to meet amazing entrepreneurs from all over the globe, to learn, share best practices and develop your network. It is a unique concept.
It is a great opportunity to catch up with ideas and best practices coming from all over the world. So much has been achieved by this international Forum since its very first edition.
Rina Marchand, CANADAFondation de l’Entrepreneurship
If you’re fishing for people, the World Entrepreneurship Forum is a pond flooded with unbelievable talents.
Jack Sim, SINGAPOREFounder, World Toilet OrganisationAshoka Global FellowSchwab Fellow - World Economic Forum
ENTREPRENEURS: NAVIGATING CHANGE FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
6TH EDITIONSINGAPORE, OCT. 30TH - NOV. 2ND, 2013
ENTREPRENEURS:
NAVIGATING CHANGE
FOR SUSTAINABLE
GROWTH
OCT. 30TH - NOV. 2ND, 20136TH EDITION, SINGAPORE
Sir Fazle Abed, Founder of BRAC, largest NGO in the world, Bangladesh
Ela R. Bhatt, Founder of the Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA), India
Irina Bokova, Executive Director of UNESCO, Bulgary
Daniel Borel, Founder of Logitech and Defitech, Switzerland
Liu Chuan-Zi, Founder of Lenovo, China
William Drayton, CEO & Founder of Ashoka, USA
Anneli Hülten, Mayor of Göteborg, Sweden
Mo Ibrahim, Founder of Celtel & the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, Sudan – UK
Kazuo Inamori, Founder of Kyocera and KDDI, Japan
Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, France
Tony Meloto, Founder of Gawad Kalinga, the Philippines
Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland
Prof. Howard Stevenson, Professor of Entrepreneurship, Harvard Business School, USA
Aude de Thuin, Founder of the Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society, France
Dr. Bert Twaalfhoven, Founder, European Foundation for Entrepreneurship Research, the Netherlands
Minister Lee Yi Shyan, Senior Minister of State for Ministry of Trade & Industry and National Development, Singapore
SOME SPEAKERS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS
FEES
Early Bird Rates: 30% discount if you register before June 30th, 2013
Fee does not include: Accommodation and breakfasts (preferential rates negotiated in some hotels), airport transfers, travel insurance, travel and visa cost (invitation letter available on request).
Cancellation and refund policy: – 50% refund before August 31st – No refund after August 31st
Official Members
Entrepreneurs, Experts, Policy Makers . € 1,500 VAT incl.
Social Entrepreneurs . . . . . . . . . . . . € 450 VAT incl.
Accompaniers & Delegations . . . . . . € 2,500 VAT incl.
Sessions open to World Entrepreneurship Forum members onlySessions open to the public
PROGRAMME
31 Oct. (Thurs.)30 Oct. (Wed.) 1 Nov. (Fri.) 2 Nov. (Sat.)
Morning Opening Ceremony Keynote SpeakersNetworking lunch with Singaporean business organisations and entrepreneurs
Master Class with 2013 AwardeesPitching Contest from Junior WEF
Closing Session, Updates on 2014 projects
Afternoon Think tank sessions &Workshops
Think tank sessions & Workshops
Evening Welcome ceremony & networking cocktail dinner
6th Award Ceremony and Gala Dinner
Singapore City Tour and “Surprise Event”
The event will take place at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel392 Havelock Road, Singapore 169663www.grandcopthorne.com.sg
LOCATION
Entrepreneurs are change-makers. They see opportunity where others see constraints. They capitalise on changing circumstances to create value. And they in turn instigate further change, triggering a positive chain reaction of value creation.
To submit your application and become an official member of the World Entrepreneurship Forum, please send your biography to Viet Anh VU, community manager: [email protected]
JOIN US !Come and discover how entrepreneurs from all over the world are navigating
today’s rapidly changing environment to create sustainable growth
ENTREPRENEURS:
NAVIGATING CHANGE
FOR SUSTAINABLE
GROWTH
OCT. 30TH - NOV. 2ND, 20136TH EDITION, SINGAPORE
ENTREPRENEURS:
NAVIGATING CHANGE
FOR SUSTAINABLE
GROWTH
OCT. 30TH - NOV. 2ND, 20136TH EDITION, SINGAPORE
World Entrepreneurship ForumEMLYON Business School23 avenue Guy de Collongue, CS 40203, 69134 Ecully cedex, FranceTel : + 33 (0) 4 72 18 46 80 Fax : + 33 (0) 4 78 33 78 [email protected] @WEntFr www.Facebook.com/WorldEntrepreneurshipForum
Become an actor in a global movement. Share experiences and best practices with like-minded entrepreneurs. Learn about the latest trends in the entrepreneurship field.
Discover innovative ways of thinking. Find new business opportunities.
Brainstorm during interactive think tank sessions. Collaborate throughout the year via an online platform. Contribute to promoting entrepreneurship in your country.
Step back from your daily work. Energise with a vibrant, positive and selected community. Be inspired by awardees and keynote speakers.
What do you get by joining the Forum ?
(INDIA)
Tirna Ray reports on the fifth edition of the World Entrepreneurship Forum, which was held in Lyon, France, from October 24-27. “With the world changing at a radical pace, the 21st century will need more entrepreneurs than ever in all domains. While the need to create more jobs is becoming imperative against an uncertain global economy, it is equally important to ensure that the jobs are socially, economically and environmentally sustainable. To achieve this goal, an entrepreneurial ecosystem is the future roadmap".
"Starting And Growing a Business - The Entrepreneur’s Global Guide”, filled out by the members of the World Entrepreneurship Forum — one of the most influential global network of business owners, social entrepreneurs and industry experts — is a round a world tour of entrepreneurial ecosystems highlighting, country per country, the 3 main factors that make it a good place to set up and run a business and the 3 main challenges still to overcome. (…) The world is not a level playing field and, whether we like it or not, it’s a fact some countries are much better than others at helping fledgling businesses turn into the Apple, Infosys or Facebook of the future.
(USA)
The energy of the world (…); The World is full of vitality as proved by the last edition of the World Entrepreneurship Forum organised recently in Lyon. (…) Entrepreneurship is a philosophy of life.
(FRANCE)
(...) Very innovative ideas have been debated at the World Entrepreneurship Forum gathering in France around 200 people from various countries. The aim of this group is to compare and share experiences on which ecosystems are more likely to stimulate entrepreneurship (...)
(BRAZIL)
Why is the World Entrepreneurship Forum a unique concept ?It embraces the globality of the entrepreneurial ecosystem– Business Entrepreneurs – Social Entrepreneurs – Policy Makers – Experts – Academics
A community of entrepreneurs from five continentsIt is a powerful global network of leaders selected for their achievements and commitment to society.
Every year, the Forum gathers over 250 participants, coming from 60 countries, willing to join their peers to think, act and transform their environment.
It is altogether a Think Tank and a Do Tank– We share the latest trends and issues about
global entrepreneurship.
– We develop ideas and recommendations aimed at promoting and spreading entrepreneurship worldwide.
– We facilitate entrepreneurial initiatives on a local or global scale.
Fostering a new humanismThe World Entrepreneurship Forum promotes the development of entrepreneurship creating wealth and social justice. This dual approach, economic and social, is one of the distinguishing features of the Forum.
SINCE 2008600 participants, 75 countries, 4 white papers, 50 listed best practices, 18 rewarded role models, 10,000 students attending Junior Forums in 18 countries, 150 press articles in 35 countries in 2012, 1 online collaborative platform, 5 founding partners from Europe and Asia.
Created by EMLYON Business School, KPMG France, the Singapore institutions Action Community for Entrepreneurship and Nanyang Technological University, Greater Lyon, the Lyon Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Zhejiang University in China, the World Entrepreneurship Forum is the first worldwide forum devoted to the entrepreneur, creator of wealth and social justice.
THE TIMES OF INDIA
WORLD ENTREPRENEURSHIP FORUM’S ANNUAL MEETING
T E S T I M O N I A L S F R O M O U R M E M B E R S
The World Entrepreneurship Forum is the greatest mastermind group I’ve ever been a part of.
Steve Strauss, USAAuthor, The Small Business Bible, 3rd ed.President, TheSelfEmployed.USA TODAY Senior Small Business Columnist
The Forum highlights the virtues of humanity and helps make the world more harmonious and cooperative. It facilitates the understanding between the poor and the wealthy. I express my respect for the Forum’s lofty goals.
Liu Chuan-Zhi, CHINAFounder of Legend Holdings (Lenovo)
I have been very impressed by the quality of the participants and awardees. I think that the World Entrepreneurship Forum is an excellent event to promote the entrepreneurial values I am so attached to and I encourage you to transmit those to both public and private sectors.
His Excellency Charles H. Rivkin, USAUS Ambassador to France and Monaco
The Forum inspires thought. It is absolutely stimulating because we manage to get this unique balance of academics and practitioners in one place which is totally unusual.
Shahida Cassim, SOUTH-AFRICAAssociate Professor, Center for Entrepreneurship, University of Kwazulu Natal
Fernando Dolabela, BRAZILDirector Dom Cabral-Brasil Foundation,Founder of Brazil’s most important entrepreneurship teaching program,Author of 11 books
The World Entrepreneurship Forum ? A great opportunity to meet amazing entrepreneurs from all over the globe, to learn, share best practices and develop your network. It is a unique concept.
It is a great opportunity to catch up with ideas and best practices coming from all over the world. So much has been achieved by this international Forum since its very first edition.
Rina Marchand, CANADAFondation de l’Entrepreneurship
If you’re fishing for people, the World Entrepreneurship Forum is a pond flooded with unbelievable talents.
Jack Sim, SINGAPOREFounder, World Toilet OrganisationAshoka Global FellowSchwab Fellow - World Economic Forum
ENTREPRENEURS: NAVIGATING CHANGE FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
6TH EDITIONSINGAPORE, OCT. 30TH - NOV. 2ND, 2013
ENTREPRENEURS:
NAVIGATING CHANGE
FOR SUSTAINABLE
GROWTH
OCT. 30TH - NOV. 2ND, 20136TH EDITION, SINGAPORE
Sir Fazle Abed, Founder of BRAC, largest NGO in the world, Bangladesh
Ela R. Bhatt, Founder of the Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA), India
Irina Bokova, Executive Director of UNESCO, Bulgary
Daniel Borel, Founder of Logitech and Defitech, Switzerland
Liu Chuan-Zi, Founder of Lenovo, China
William Drayton, CEO & Founder of Ashoka, USA
Anneli Hülten, Mayor of Göteborg, Sweden
Mo Ibrahim, Founder of Celtel & the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, Sudan – UK
Kazuo Inamori, Founder of Kyocera and KDDI, Japan
Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, France
Tony Meloto, Founder of Gawad Kalinga, the Philippines
Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland
Prof. Howard Stevenson, Professor of Entrepreneurship, Harvard Business School, USA
Aude de Thuin, Founder of the Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society, France
Dr. Bert Twaalfhoven, Founder, European Foundation for Entrepreneurship Research, the Netherlands
Minister Lee Yi Shyan, Senior Minister of State for Ministry of Trade & Industry and National Development, Singapore
SOME SPEAKERS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS
FEES
Early Bird Rates: 30% discount if you register before June 30th, 2013
Fee does not include: Accommodation and breakfasts (preferential rates negotiated in some hotels), airport transfers, travel insurance, travel and visa cost (invitation letter available on request).
Cancellation and refund policy: – 50% refund before August 31st – No refund after August 31st
Official Members
Entrepreneurs, Experts, Policy Makers . € 1,500 VAT incl.
Social Entrepreneurs . . . . . . . . . . . . € 450 VAT incl.
Accompaniers & Delegations . . . . . . € 2,500 VAT incl.
Sessions open to World Entrepreneurship Forum members onlySessions open to the public
PROGRAMME
31 Oct. (Thurs.)30 Oct. (Wed.) 1 Nov. (Fri.) 2 Nov. (Sat.)
Morning Opening Ceremony Keynote SpeakersNetworking lunch with Singaporean business organisations and entrepreneurs
Master Class with 2013 AwardeesPitching Contest from Junior WEF
Closing Session, Updates on 2014 projects
Afternoon Think tank sessions &Workshops
Think tank sessions & Workshops
Evening Welcome ceremony & networking cocktail dinner
6th Award Ceremony and Gala Dinner
Singapore City Tour and “Surprise Event”
The event will take place at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel392 Havelock Road, Singapore 169663www.grandcopthorne.com.sg
LOCATION
Entrepreneurs are change-makers. They see opportunity where others see constraints. They capitalise on changing circumstances to create value. And they in turn instigate further change, triggering a positive chain reaction of value creation.
To submit your application and become an official member of the World Entrepreneurship Forum, please send your biography to Viet Anh VU, community manager: [email protected]
JOIN US !Come and discover how entrepreneurs from all over the world are navigating
today’s rapidly changing environment to create sustainable growth
WORLD ENTREPRENEURSHIP FORUM’S ANNUAL MEETING
T E S T I M O N I A L S F R O M O U R M E M B E R S
The World Entrepreneurship Forum is the greatest mastermind group I’ve ever been a part of.
Steve Strauss, USAAuthor, The Small Business Bible, 3rd ed.President, TheSelfEmployed.USA TODAY Senior Small Business Columnist
The Forum highlights the virtues of humanity and helps make the world more harmonious and cooperative. It facilitates the understanding between the poor and the wealthy. I express my respect for the Forum’s lofty goals.
Liu Chuan-Zhi, CHINAFounder of Legend Holdings (Lenovo)
I have been very impressed by the quality of the participants and awardees. I think that the World Entrepreneurship Forum is an excellent event to promote the entrepreneurial values I am so attached to and I encourage you to transmit those to both public and private sectors.
His Excellency Charles H. Rivkin, USAUS Ambassador to France and Monaco
The Forum inspires thought. It is absolutely stimulating because we manage to get this unique balance of academics and practitioners in one place which is totally unusual.
Shahida Cassim, SOUTH-AFRICAAssociate Professor, Center for Entrepreneurship, University of Kwazulu Natal
Fernando Dolabela, BRAZILDirector Dom Cabral-Brasil Foundation,Founder of Brazil’s most important entrepreneurship teaching program,Author of 11 books
The World Entrepreneurship Forum ? A great opportunity to meet amazing entrepreneurs from all over the globe, to learn, share best practices and develop your network. It is a unique concept.
It is a great opportunity to catch up with ideas and best practices coming from all over the world. So much has been achieved by this international Forum since its very first edition.
Rina Marchand, CANADAFondation de l’Entrepreneurship
If you’re fishing for people, the World Entrepreneurship Forum is a pond flooded with unbelievable talents.
Jack Sim, SINGAPOREFounder, World Toilet OrganisationAshoka Global FellowSchwab Fellow - World Economic Forum
ENTREPRENEURS: NAVIGATING CHANGE FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
6TH EDITIONSINGAPORE, OCT. 30TH - NOV. 2ND, 2013
ENTREPRENEURS:
NAVIGATING CHANGE
FOR SUSTAINABLE
GROWTH
OCT. 30TH - NOV. 2ND, 20136TH EDITION, SINGAPORE
Sir Fazle Abed, Founder of BRAC, largest NGO in the world, Bangladesh
Ela R. Bhatt, Founder of the Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA), India
Irina Bokova, Executive Director of UNESCO, Bulgary
Daniel Borel, Founder of Logitech and Defitech, Switzerland
Liu Chuan-Zi, Founder of Lenovo, China
William Drayton, CEO & Founder of Ashoka, USA
Anneli Hülten, Mayor of Göteborg, Sweden
Mo Ibrahim, Founder of Celtel & the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, Sudan – UK
Kazuo Inamori, Founder of Kyocera and KDDI, Japan
Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, France
Tony Meloto, Founder of Gawad Kalinga, the Philippines
Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland
Prof. Howard Stevenson, Professor of Entrepreneurship, Harvard Business School, USA
Aude de Thuin, Founder of the Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society, France
Dr. Bert Twaalfhoven, Founder, European Foundation for Entrepreneurship Research, the Netherlands
Minister Lee Yi Shyan, Senior Minister of State for Ministry of Trade & Industry and National Development, Singapore
SOME SPEAKERS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS
FEES
Early Bird Rates: 30% discount if you register before June 30th, 2013
Fee does not include: Accommodation and breakfasts (preferential rates negotiated in some hotels), airport transfers, travel insurance, travel and visa cost (invitation letter available on request).
Cancellation and refund policy: – 50% refund before August 31st – No refund after August 31st
Official Members
Entrepreneurs, Experts, Policy Makers . € 1,500 VAT incl.
Social Entrepreneurs . . . . . . . . . . . . € 450 VAT incl.
Accompaniers & Delegations . . . . . . € 2,500 VAT incl.
Sessions open to World Entrepreneurship Forum members onlySessions open to the public
PROGRAMME
31 Oct. (Thurs.)30 Oct. (Wed.) 1 Nov. (Fri.) 2 Nov. (Sat.)
Morning Opening Ceremony Keynote SpeakersNetworking lunch with Singaporean business organisations and entrepreneurs
Master Class with 2013 AwardeesPitching Contest from Junior WEF
Closing Session, Updates on 2014 projects
Afternoon Think tank sessions &Workshops
Think tank sessions & Workshops
Evening Welcome ceremony & networking cocktail dinner
6th Award Ceremony and Gala Dinner
Singapore City Tour and “Surprise Event”
The event will take place at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel392 Havelock Road, Singapore 169663www.grandcopthorne.com.sg
LOCATION
Entrepreneurs are change-makers. They see opportunity where others see constraints. They capitalise on changing circumstances to create value. And they in turn instigate further change, triggering a positive chain reaction of value creation.
To submit your application and become an official member of the World Entrepreneurship Forum, please send your biography to Viet Anh VU, community manager: [email protected]
JOIN US !Come and discover how entrepreneurs from all over the world are navigating
today’s rapidly changing environment to create sustainable growth
ENTREPRENEURS:
NAVIGATING CHANGE
FOR SUSTAINABLE
GROWTH
OCT. 30TH - NOV. 2ND, 20136TH EDITION, SINGAPORE
ENTREPRENEURS:
NAVIGATING CHANGE
FOR SUSTAINABLE
GROWTH
OCT. 30TH - NOV. 2ND, 20136TH EDITION, SINGAPORE
World Entrepreneurship ForumEMLYON Business School23 avenue Guy de Collongue, CS 40203, 69134 Ecully cedex, FranceTel : + 33 (0) 4 72 18 46 80 Fax : + 33 (0) 4 78 33 78 [email protected] @WEntFr www.Facebook.com/WorldEntrepreneurshipForum
Become an actor in a global movement. Share experiences and best practices with like-minded entrepreneurs. Learn about the latest trends in the entrepreneurship field.
Discover innovative ways of thinking. Find new business opportunities.
Brainstorm during interactive think tank sessions. Collaborate throughout the year via an online platform. Contribute to promoting entrepreneurship in your country.
Step back from your daily work. Energise with a vibrant, positive and selected community. Be inspired by awardees and keynote speakers.
What do you get by joining the Forum ?
(INDIA)
Tirna Ray reports on the fifth edition of the World Entrepreneurship Forum, which was held in Lyon, France, from October 24-27. “With the world changing at a radical pace, the 21st century will need more entrepreneurs than ever in all domains. While the need to create more jobs is becoming imperative against an uncertain global economy, it is equally important to ensure that the jobs are socially, economically and environmentally sustainable. To achieve this goal, an entrepreneurial ecosystem is the future roadmap".
"Starting And Growing a Business - The Entrepreneur’s Global Guide”, filled out by the members of the World Entrepreneurship Forum — one of the most influential global network of business owners, social entrepreneurs and industry experts — is a round a world tour of entrepreneurial ecosystems highlighting, country per country, the 3 main factors that make it a good place to set up and run a business and the 3 main challenges still to overcome. (…) The world is not a level playing field and, whether we like it or not, it’s a fact some countries are much better than others at helping fledgling businesses turn into the Apple, Infosys or Facebook of the future.
(USA)
The energy of the world (…); The World is full of vitality as proved by the last edition of the World Entrepreneurship Forum organised recently in Lyon. (…) Entrepreneurship is a philosophy of life.
(FRANCE)
(...) Very innovative ideas have been debated at the World Entrepreneurship Forum gathering in France around 200 people from various countries. The aim of this group is to compare and share experiences on which ecosystems are more likely to stimulate entrepreneurship (...)
(BRAZIL)
Why is the World Entrepreneurship Forum a unique concept ?It embraces the globality of the entrepreneurial ecosystem– Business Entrepreneurs – Social Entrepreneurs – Policy Makers – Experts – Academics
A community of entrepreneurs from five continentsIt is a powerful global network of leaders selected for their achievements and commitment to society.
Every year, the Forum gathers over 250 participants, coming from 60 countries, willing to join their peers to think, act and transform their environment.
It is altogether a Think Tank and a Do Tank– We share the latest trends and issues about
global entrepreneurship.
– We develop ideas and recommendations aimed at promoting and spreading entrepreneurship worldwide.
– We facilitate entrepreneurial initiatives on a local or global scale.
Fostering a new humanismThe World Entrepreneurship Forum promotes the development of entrepreneurship creating wealth and social justice. This dual approach, economic and social, is one of the distinguishing features of the Forum.
SINCE 2008600 participants, 75 countries, 4 white papers, 50 listed best practices, 18 rewarded role models, 10,000 students attending Junior Forums in 18 countries, 150 press articles in 35 countries in 2012, 1 online collaborative platform, 5 founding partners from Europe and Asia.
Created by EMLYON Business School, KPMG France, the Singapore institutions Action Community for Entrepreneurship and Nanyang Technological University, Greater Lyon, the Lyon Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Zhejiang University in China, the World Entrepreneurship Forum is the first worldwide forum devoted to the entrepreneur, creator of wealth and social justice.
THE TIMES OF INDIA