An official welcome from Oceania's thriving entrepreneurship ecosystem will be delivered by leaders from all six Australian states.
Leaders will share the global state of entrepreneurship and cutting-edge initiatives to support and empower new entrepreurs.
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From champion surfers to successful entrepreneurs, these two know how to withstand peaks and troughs, and ride the waves in between. Introducing keynote speakers Kelly Slater and Mick Fanning. With […]
The United States is home to some of the world's leading startup ecosystems and is one of the most desired markets for up-and-coming companies. This session, designed for startups that […]
Effective policymaking is critical for governments wishing to support entrepreneurship and innovation-driven economies.
The Founders Summit offers bringing together entrepreneurs from some of the world's leading startups in a community that extends beyond the life of the Congress.
The rate of change in tech is exponential, but the rate of change in traditional education is flat, according to the founders of Australia-based education startup HEX. The company, a rising […]
We are living in the age of the Great Convergence. Silos are over. Everything is interrelated and interconnected. Nature has built her ecosystems on this premise for thousands, if not […]
Young people, and young entrepreneurs, have been particularly hard hit by the pandemic and the global cost of living crisis.
In today's world, consumers expect more than just goods and services from the companies they buy from.
This Startup Nations Summit session will explore the structure and impact of scaleup programs in driving economic growth and scaling startups, including through global commercialization. With practical examples and insights […]
The center of gravity for the world's entrepreneurship landscape is rapidly shifting. No longer do innovators need to be in Silicon Valley to succeed. Increasingly, small cities are embracing the […]
This Startup Nations Summit session will discuss how, with the rise of deep tech, scarce government resources are increasingly wasted, and opportunities for increased economic impact are missed because of […]
Entrepreneurship and innovation are not limited to big cities. In many countries, self-employment rates are higher in rural areas than in highly-populated urban centers. It's time to challenge the common […]
From moon missions to commercial space travel and beyond, innovations in the space sector are captivating entrepreneurs and propelling new technology development for use both on Earth and beyond the […]
Funding fuels innovation. Both are in high-demand as countries and communities strive to be leading destinations for talent and technology. At the Global Business Angels Network (GBAN) Summit, angel investors […]
The Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE), created by Y Combinator, a technology accelerator based in Silicon Valley, was introduced in 2013 as a standardized investment agreement for startups to […]
The digitization and automation of services mean governments can do more with less to help startups — reducing costs and improving efficiencies that minimize barriers to entry, lead to a rise in startup formation, and support a strong economy.
As disruptive technologies, new ways of work and learning, and global talent gaps continue to shape our world, educators have a unique opportunity to explore new configurations, program offerings, and […]
By invite only. The GEN Compass Awards celebrate excellence in entrepreneurship, policymaking, investing, support programs and research – and honour those who are making a difference in helping entrepreneurs start […]
Growth is transforming life here on Earth and our understanding of the universe beyond — and startups are playing a critical role.
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This Startup Nations Summit session will explain how to precisely quantify the shape of funding gaps at each round. Delegates will discuss traditional and novel funding policies to address each […]
The state of entrepreneurship is evolving. More than ever, founders are strapped for time, resources, connectivity, and community. In order to cultivate healthy, thriving businesses, entrepreneurs need all these things and so much more.
Effective partnerships between the public and private sectors are critical to a thriving innovation ecosystem. Using case studies from global panelists, this discussion will examine the ingredients of effective partnerships and successful frameworks that drive transformative problem-solving and create new economic opportunities underpinned by innovation and entrepreneurialism.
Most entrepreneurs fail to raise investment. Why? Investors and companies have no money to invest? Investors and management boards have no skills to support them? The correct answer is – too much risk! The real dilemma lies on the border of potential and reality.
Historically, investor demographics have skewed largely male and white. Slowly, the field is diversifying - a transition that is imperative to a thriving entrepreneurship ecosystem that empowers all and grows […]
In this session, research leaders from around the world will explore key knowledge gaps, priorities and opportunities for new research in 2023 and beyond.
Founders thrive on connectivity. According to GEN research, startup communities with higher levels of local connectedness translate to an increased number of startups – and founders with high levels of connectivity […]
In this panel discussion featuring directors of major Australian tech and startup conferences, discover the role that conferences play in ecosystem and community development. This session provides a rare opportunity […]
This Startup Nations Summit session will focus on how governments can strengthen ecosystems by attracting entrepreneurs, startup talent and investment. This includes defining an ecosystem's unique selling proposition, creating a […]
Access to finance is one of the most significant barriers to starting and scaling a company, with minorities and underrepresented communities facing the highest hurdles. Innovative approaches to financing are needed to support equitable access to entrepreneurship and business growth opportunities.
Countless pitch competitions attempt to address these challenges, but none are quite like the Entrepreneurship World Cup. What makes it unique? It's not just a pitch competition that benefits those who top the podium — but a life-changing experience for all who enter.
Capital can make or break a new company, and access to funding is consistency ranked as a top challenge facing founders. But not all capital is created equal. What kind […]
The Founder Institute (FI) is the world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator. Since launching in 2009, its team has helped launch over 6,800 companies across 200+ cities and six continents. In this session, co-founder […]
Don’t miss your chance to join 4000+ entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and community leaders from 200+ countries for GEC 2023: Transform Your World.