The Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF), the world’s biggest gathering of entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, creatives, policymakers and industry leaders, will take place at the Entrepreneurship Village in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria from November 22 to 24, 2024.
As the world grapples with significant challenges, including climate change, hunger, poverty and inequality, the need for enhanced international cooperation, innovative solutions and entrepreneurship is becoming more significant. The GEF aims to build on the outcomes of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA2024) and the Summit of the Future, accelerating progress toward the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The reaffirmed commitments from these global events will guide entrepreneurial discussions and business creation at the GEF.
The festival’s theme, “Beyond Boundaries: Poverty Eradication through Entrepreneurship,” with a focus on “SDG 1: No Poverty” was unveiled by the GEF board members and key partners at the exclusive Global Press Conference held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria on August 20, 2024.
Dr. Summy Smart Francis, Special Adviser to the Ondo State Government on Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Project Lead for the Global Entrepreneurship Festival, highlighted the festival’s comprehensive lineup. Over three impactful days, the festival will bring together over 5,000 participants during the conferences and 15,000 on Day 3 during the closing concert. It will feature 12 concurrent events designed to engage, inspire, educate and enable thousands of entrepreneurs, youth, local and global audiences. The events include conferences, networking sessions, business pitches to investors and VCs, an award gala, an innovation and robotics expo, a hackathon, art and creative exhibitions, a trade fair/exhibition, a global leadership forum, an international women’s congress, a fashion show and a closing concert.
Jaygbes Napoleon Ogbole, as the Country Representative in Canada for Africa’s Young Entrepreneurs (www.ayeonline.org), an organization that ensures the development of a strong and healthy social connectivity cum relationship among entrepreneurs, strongly encourage Canadian entrepreneurs, innovators and investors to participate in the Global Entrepreneurship Festival. This premier event offers a valuable opportunity to engage with global leaders, foster innovation, and develop sustainable business ventures that transcend international boundaries. It’s a unique platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and driving impactful solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
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