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Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, another perspective by Peter Harrington

Wed, 02 May 2012 06:59:25 GMT

Peter Harrington, UK, is currently the CEO of SimVenture (Venture Simulations Ltd), company that specialize in Innovative Business Simulation Technology. Peter has been official member of the World Entrepreneurship Forum since 2011.

Warm congratulation to Marcela Benitez - Pioneer member of the World Entrepreneurship Forum

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:39:08 GMT

Buenos Aires, April 2012.

The World Entrepreneurship Forum warmly welcomes

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:01:22 GMT

Ms. Marsha Ralls, Founder and CEO of the Ralls Collection from USA

Marsha Ralls is one of Washington, DC's leading art figures, having been entrusted to create some of the top private and corporate collections in the world. Her career in art began when she was awarded a coveted apprenticeship in the studio of noted American Master, Robert Rauschenberg, where she was trained as an archivist... more

Improvement of Methodologies and Governance of European Entrepreneurship Network

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 07:20:35 GMT

A network of 7 European partners shares its good practices – see the Guide of Good Practices of IMAGEEN.

Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: key learnings from the USA

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:29:42 GMT

The 2012 edition of the Forum will be devoted to “Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: growing entrepreneurial communities creating wealth and social justice”. From March to September, we will interview members from all around the globe to benefit from their insights and perspectives.

Maria Nowak to join World Entrepreneurship Forum this October.

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:40:37 GMT

Warm welcome to Maria Nowak, President Adie International.

Maria Nowak is a graduate of the "Institut des Etudes Politiques", Paris (1956) and the London School of Economics (1959).

The White Paper 2011 is here!

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:43:41 GMT

"Entrepreneurship, A Driver for Innovation and Technology!"

Fernando Moncayo, nominated "Emerging Leader of Ecuador" by America Economia

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:05:57 GMT

Congratulations to our proud member, ambassador and colleague Fernando Moncayo, who has recently been nominated "Emerging Leader of Ecuador"by AMERICA ECONOMIA, one of the leading business magazines in Latin America region. After his nomination, Fernando added "to be declared as one of the Top 3 Emerging Leaders of Latin America is a huge responsibility..."

How to shape the World of 2050 with an Entrepreneurial Impact?

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:11:08 GMT

The answer was given by our members during the annual meeting of the World Entrepreneurship Forum that took place in Singapore from 2nd - 5th November 2011.

‘Entrepreneurship – A Driver for Innovation and Technology ‘was the main discussion of this year.

Great speakers shared their insights during the opening plenary session.

Entrepreneurs for the World Awards 2011

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:30:18 GMT

Four role-models whose entrepreneurial achievements and commitment to society make them for entrepreneurship creating wealth and social justice have been awarded the Entrepreneurs for the World Awards at this year’s World Entrepreneurship Forum held in Singapore.

Junior World Entrepreneurship Forum to share their recommendations in the Annual Meeting in Singapore

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:31:36 GMT

20 students from all over the World will gather in Singapore from 1-5 November to share their proceedings of their Junior World Entrepreneurship Forum. Between May and September 2011, 9 World Entrepreneurship Forum have been held in China, Singapore, Pakistan, Indonesia, Ecuador, Argentina, France, Kenya and India, gathering more than 20,000 students working on "Entrepreneurship, a driver for Innovation & Technology". They will present their work to the World Entrepreneurship Forum Official Members during the annual meeting in Singapore.

Follow LIVE the 2011 World Entrepreneurship Forum in Singapore!

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:51:17 GMT

The 4th edition of the World Entrepreneurship Forum is being held from 2-5 November, 2011 in Singapore. 130 official members, entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurs, experts and politicians, from 60 countries, will gather and share their recommendations about Innovation and Technology.

Follow live 3 key moments on this website

World Entrepreneurship Forum 's Member Jack Sim Publishes New Book: Simple Jack

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:14:22 GMT

Simple Jack is a collection of simple life stories, quotes and anecdotes from Jack Sim, the iconoclastic founder of World Toilet Organisation (WTO).

The 4th edition of the World Entrepreneurship Forum to be held in Singapore on November 2 – 5, 2011

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 02:48:32 GMT

What will the world be like in 2050? How can innovation and technology help to shape the future and what role can entrepreneurs play? The theme of the World Entrepreneurship Forum's 4th edition is “Entrepreneurship – A Driver for Innovation and Technology”. Global think tank leaders gathering in Singapore will provide with recommendations about entrepreneurship as a driver for innovation and technology.

The event website is now online http://singapore2011.world-entrepreneurship-forum.com/

The first Junior World Entrepreneurship Forum in Ecuador directed by students with entrepreneurial vision kicks off today in Quito

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:03:40 GMT

For the very first time the Junior World Entrepreneurship Forum is being held in Ecuador. Organized by Startups&Venturesand the Quito´s Chamber of Commerce, this forum will be held in UDLA University (Universidad de las Américas) from August 30th to September 2nd, 2011. This Junior World Entrepreneurship Forums is part of a series of ten junior forums that are being organized throughout the world in 2011.

Junior World Entrepreneurship Forum Starts Today in Pune, India

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:23:03 GMT

EABS (Europe Asia Business School) and BIMTECH (Birla Institute of Management Technology) are organizing the Junior World Entrepreneurship Forum in Pune, India, on August 26th and 27th, and in Greater Noida on September 2nd and 3rd, 2011. These Junior World Entrepreneurship Forums are part of a series of ten junior forums that are being organized throughout the world in 2011.

The World Entrepreneurship Forum Argentine Chapter publishes White Paper: Entrepreneurship in Argentina

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 03:09:03 GMT

This white paper presents a compilation of the testimonials of the World Entrepreneurship Forum 2010 – Argentine Chapter participants from the public and private sectors, entrepreneurs and representatives of academia.

World Entrepreneurship Forum Member Marie-Christine Lombard Becomes Chief Executive Officer of TNT Express

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 02:49:04 GMT

In May 2011, Marie-Christine Lombard became CEO of the new entity TNT Express NV, a sector that she has been responsible for since 2006. Since June 1st 2011, the TNT corporation has split into two enterprises - TNT Express NV and Post NL.

Rejoignez la délégation française à Singapour

Tue, 31 May 2011 16:07:35 GMT

Rejoignez la délégation française à Singapour du 31 octobre au 4 novembre 2011

First–Ever Worldwide Student Entrepreneurial Movement Kicks Off in France

Fri, 20 May 2011 20:59:51 GMT

From 23rd to 26th May, 2011, EMLYON Business School is hosting the 2011 Junior World Entrepreneurship Forum France. This is the first Junior Forum of a series of ten junior forums that will be organised throughout the world in 2011.

How LENOVO Grew Global

Wed, 18 May 2011 02:52:15 GMT

As part of the World Entrepreneurship Forum 2010 meeting, the Entrepreneur for the World Award was presented to Mr. Liu Chuan-Zhi, founder of Legend Holdings, the parent company of the Lenovo computer business. Since it was founded in 1984, Lenovo has grown to become the fourth largest IT business in the world, with over 22,000 employees and annual revenues of over $16 Billion. So how has this been achieved?

World Entrepreneurship Forum Member Kah Walla Receives Leadership in Public Life Award

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 19:45:47 GMT

World Entrepreneurship Forum member and Cameroonian Presidential candidate Kah Walla has recently been hounoured with women’s empowerment organization Vital Voices Leadership in Public Life Award.

Europe Asia Business School, Young Indians and the World Entrepreneurship Forum launch 'microSCOPE' project to benefit students and small vendors

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:33:52 GMT

In association with Young Indians and the World Entrepreneurship Forum, the students of the Europe Asia Business School (EABS), India, have undertaken a unique project named "microSCOPE" as part of the institution's philosophy of innovative management education and corporate social responsibility.

Is Chicago a Role Model for Entrepreneurs Around the World?

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:29:34 GMT

In an article published by Crain’s Chicago Business, Laurel Delaney, Founder, GlobeTrade, and member of the World Entrepreneurship Forum shares her insights on entrepreneurship, on her famous city, and on her role as a member of the World Entrepreneurship Forum.

Tunisia’s Next Challenge : Developing Entrepreneurs

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:28:19 GMT

Interview with Ms. Riadh Zghal, Member of the World Entrepreneurship Forum, and Tunisian Emeritus Professor

Explore the World Entrepreneurship Forum's latest White Paper: “The World in 2050: The Entrepreneurial Impact"

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 06:09:23 GMT

The White Paper of the World Entrepreneurship Forum focuses on “The World in 2050” which was the topic of the 2010 edition of the Forum.

Identifying four major challenges our world will face, the White Paper focuses on key recommendations, using case studies to illustrate its proposals, and featuring its commitments for a deep, broad and quick change.

The World Entrepreneurship Forum video

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:14:04 GMT

Watch the corporate video of the Forum.

Testimonials about the Forum's 2010 edition....

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:28:41 GMT

“I’m part of different global networks regarding Entrepreneurship, but what I’ve most enjoyed in the World Entrepreneurship Forum is the diversity of perspectives (academics, social entrepreneurs, business entrepreneurs, politicians, students) and the geography diversity. Also I appreciate the real passion we all share for entrepreneurial spirit as a key factor in the coming years”.

Silvia Torres Carbonell, Executive Director, Entrepreneurship Center, IAE, Argentina

Singaporean institutions ACE and NTU to host Asia’s first World Entrepreneurship Forum

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:27:39 GMT

The Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have jointly become the third founding member of the World Entrepreneurship Forum.

Day 3 : The Forum Public Workshop

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:30:38 GMT

Watch the video of the Forum Public Workshop

5th November marked the third day of a fascinating event gathering entrepreneurs from all around the world – the World Entrepreneurship Forum.

The World Entrepreneurship Forum awarded four international personalities who are not only successful as entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurs, academics, and politicians, but individuals who are significantly concerned about global issues.
The award winners are : Mr. Liu Chuan-Zhi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Lenovo Group; Ms. Ela R. Bhatt, co-founder of Self-Employed Women’s Association, Ms. Christine Lagarde, French Minister for Economy, Industry and Employment; and Dr. Howard H. Stevenson, Sarofim-Rock Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School.

Four international personalities receive the Entrepreneurs for the World awards

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 16:00:09 GMT

Watch the video of the Gala Ceremony : part 1 - part 2 - part 3

Four international personalities have been awarded the 2010 Entrepreneurs for the World Awards during the 3rd edition of the World Entrepreneurship Forum (Lyon, France, 3 - 6 November). The Awards are granted annually to an entrepreneur, a social entrepreneur, an academic, and a politician in recognition of their remarkable entrepreneurial success and their commitment to the society.

During the “Entrepreneurs for the World Award Ceremony, Mr. Yves-Henri Robillard, Director of the World Entrepreneurship Forum, announced a new founding member, alongside with EMLYON Business School and KPMG: Singaporean institutions Action Committee for Entrepreneurship, and Nanyang Technological University. He also announced that the 2011 edition of the World Entrepreneurship Forum will take place in Singapore the first week of November 2011.

Day 2 (morning) : Vision & Round Table

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 14:31:54 GMT

Watch the video of the Vision & Round-Table Session

The second day of the World Entrepreneurship Forum has started already. Entrepreneurs from all over the world are discussing challenges and obstacles the world is facing nowadays. Today’s session contained four key topics: entrepreneurial cities, boosting entrepreneurs at the base of the social pyramid, innovation and development of high-growth organisations, and entrepreneurial education. Four speakers with significant experience and knowledge in entrepreneurship have presented these topics on Thursday morning.

Day 1 : Opening Session

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:37:47 GMT

Watch the Video of the Opening Session

The 3rd edition of the World Entrepreneurship Forum — the first global think tank dedicated to entrepreneurs, creators of wealth and social justice, with over 110 members of 55 different countries —has begun yesterday, November 3rd. The world renowned Forum represents a global community of entrepreneurs who share a similar vision: to not only create financial value through innovation, but also welfare and social justice for future generations.

The social entrepreneurs, politicians, and experts that have converged in Lyon are all determined to reinvent, and positively shape the world of 2050. Throughout the presentations last night, speakers emphasized the power of collaborative action and global-mindedness

Canadian daily newspaper Le Devoir to cover the World Entrepreneurship Forum

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:07:25 GMT

We are pleased to welcome Le Devoir as media partner of the World Entrepreneurship Forum. Celebrating 100 years since its creation this year, Le Devoir is a free and independent daily newspaper providing rigorous information and a space of analysis, discussion and opinion for its readers. Over the years, it became a reference in several fields, in particular in policy, culture, economy and environment.

Follow LIVE The World Entrepreneurship Forum

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 16:55:05 GMT

The event will be webcasted LIVE on www.world-entrepreneurship-forum.com.
Stay tuned for key moments of the World Entrepreneurship Forum :
Click here to watch the webcast

See the streaming programme :

Thursday, 4 November,
from 8.30AM to NOON :
Vision of the World Entrepreneurship Forum “Shaping the world of 2050” , followed by round-table and interactive session between members, speakers and on-line participants (starting at 10.30AM).

Thursday, 4 November,
from 6.30 to 8.15PM :
Gala Evening including the "Entrepreneur for the World” Award Ceremony"

Friday, 5 November,
from 8.45AM to 12.30PM :
The Public Workshop featuring special conferences of LIU Chuanzhi, founder of Lenovo, and Ela R. Bhatt, founder of SEWA (Self Employed Women Association), and a roundtable on the theme “Key challenges to shape the World of 2050”. Mr. François Berthiaume, Founder and President of Canada-based global talent management firm Dolmen Human Capital, will close the Public Workshop.

--> Click here to watch the Webcast

Aéroports de Lyon, partner of the World Entrepreneurship Forum 2010

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 08:27:06 GMT

We are happy to welcome Aéroports de Lyon (Lyon Airports) as partner of the World Entrepreneurship Forum 2010. A major entry door of the Rhône-Alpes Region, Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport and the World Entrepreneurship Forum formed a natural partnership to welcome the Forum’s members in Lyon.

With 8 million passengers and more than 120 direct destinations, Lyon-Saint Exupéry boasts one of the strongest growth potentials in Europe. Its goal is to become the 2nd port of access in France and to handle 25 million passengers by 2030.

TNT Express: A proud partner of the World Entrepreneurship Forum

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 09:51:29 GMT

At the initiative of Marie-Christine Lombard, Group Managing Director of TNT Express, TNT has chosen to support the World Entrepreneurship Forum for the second consecutive year.

Zoltan Acs, member of the World Entrepreneurship Forum, participates in a symposium on the theme “High-impact Entrepreneurship Outlook: Finance and Innovation Create Jobs”

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:38:19 GMT

The US Small Business Administration ( SBA) organizes a conference on entrepreneurship on October 14, 2010 in Washington DC on the topic “ High-Impact Entrepreneurship Outlook: Finance and Innovation Create Jobs”.

Steve Strauss, member of the World Entrepreneurship Forum, in Nablus, Palestine, to encourage Middle East Entrepreneurs

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 20:07:24 GMT

On September 19, 2010, American small business expert Steve Strauss led a business workshop at Tomorrow’s Youth Organization (TYO) in Nablus, Palestine. Mr. Strauss discussed entrepreneurship strategies and recommendations that resonated with the audience from the young female entrepreneurs just starting out to the veteran business owners looking to break into the international arena.

Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, founder of BRAC, guest speaker of an exceptional conference on Wednesday, November 3rd

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 22:40:55 GMT

Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, founder of BRAC, will be guest speaker at the “Learning from Entrepreneurs” conference organized by the World Entrepreneurship Forum on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010 at 5.15 pm. The conference will take place at EMLYON Business School Campus.

The World Entrepreneurship Forum announces partnership with Canadian weekly publication Les Affaires

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 08:42:38 GMT

The World Entrepreneurship Forum welcomes Les Affaires as Official Partner.

Les Affaires is a weekly publication that presents key business trends, the leaders' strategies and the top companies, in addition to a specialized investment and personal finance section.

Frederic Delmar, member of the World Entrepreneurship Forum, publishes a new book : Knowledge Intensive Entrepreneurship

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 08:04:56 GMT

Knowledge Intensive Entrepreneurship: The Birth, Growth and Demise of EntrepreneurialFirms is co-authored by Frédéric Delmar, Professor at EMLYON Business School and by Karl Wennberg from Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden

EN Magazine, partner of the World Entrepreneurship Forum

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:40:23 GMT

We are happy to welcome EN Magazine as official partner of the World Entrepreneurship Forum 2010.

For almost two decades EN Magazine has been the campaigning voice of owner-managed business in the North West of England. Among their readership professional advisors and politicians, but entrepreneurs who make up the vast majority of their readership. And it’s their interests that inform every page.

LIU Chuanzhi, founder of Lenovo, guest speaker of an exceptional conference on Friday, November 5th

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:22:35 GMT

Mr. LIU, founder of Legend Holdings, mother company of Lenovo Group Limited, will be guest speaker at the “Learning from Entrepreneurs” conference organized by the World Entrepreneurship Forum on Friday, November 5th, 2010 at 9:00 am.

The Second Latin-American Forum to be held in Chile: 27th-29th October 2010, Concepción

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:31:45 GMT

After Argentina on August 2010, Chile’s chapter of the World Entrepreneurship Forum will be held in Concepción on October, 27th-29th, 2010. The Forum is organized by the Regional Network for Entrepreneurs Education, Bío Bío Emprede, that gathers major higher education institutions of the Bío Bío region. The Regional Forum is sponsored by the Regional Government, public organizations and private companies, all closely linked to entrepreneurship and innovation.The Regional Forum aims to answer the challenges of the Bío Bío region and to promote the development of innovative ideas with high impact in the region.

"Entrepreneurial Obsession: 13 ways to create a brighter future for your business" by Laurel Delaney

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:11:09 GMT

Ms. Laurel Delaney, member of the International Advisory Board of the World Entrepreneurship Forum, recently published an ebook, “ Entrepreneurial Obsession: 13 ways to create a brighter future for your business”. This is a compilation of articles she authored as a global business expert for Small Business Trends that were originally published over at the American Express OPEN Forum.

An initiative to promote Entrepreneurship in Europe: Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs Program

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:27:50 GMT

Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs is a project initiated by the European Union (EU). It aims at helping new entrepreneurs to acquire relevant skills for managing a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) by spending time in a business in another EU country. It contributes to improving their know-how and fosters cross-border transfers of knowledge and experience between entrepreneurs.

The Groupement des Chefs d’Entreprises du Québec, Special Guest of a dedicated Public Workshop

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:09:06 GMT

During the Public Workshops of the World Entrepreneurship Forum, the Groupement des Chefs d’Entreprise du Québec (Quebec Companies’ owners) will present the project " It is time to create prosperity, together”developed in conjunction with the 9 biggest financial institutions of Quebec and the government.

Rhodia becomes Official Partner of the World Entrepreneurship Forum 2010

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:12:30 GMT

We are very pleased to welcome Rhodia as official partner of the World Entrepreneurship Forum 2010.

Rhodia is a global leader in the development and production of specialty chemicals resolutely committed to sustainable development. The company provides high added value products and high-performance solutions to diversified markets, including automotive, electronics, flavors and fragrances, health, personal and home care, consumer goods and industrial.

Junior World Entrepreneurship Forum, Pune

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:18:31 GMT

Europe Asia Business School (EABS) located in Pune, India hosted the latest Junior World Entrepreneurship Forum. During two days, on September 3rd and 4th, the Junior Forum gathered students and prominent names from Indian industry around the topic of "Shaping the World of 2050: the Entrepreneurial Impact".

The Junior World Entrepreneurship Forum of Pune was organized around three themes: Entrepreneurship at the Bottom of the Pyramid; Future Entrepreneurs; and Women Entrepreneurship. Many ideas arose through panel discussions, student presentations and workshops.