Created in 2008, Global Entrepreneurship Week is considered as the world’s largest celebration of the innovators, entrepreneurs, and economists who collaborate to drive economic growth and expand human welfare.
During one week each November, more than 160 countries celebrate the week by hosting thousands of events and competitions inspiring millions to engage in entrepreneurial activities and connecting them to potential collaborators, mentors, and investors.
Supported by many world leaders and a network of 10,000 partner organizations, each year GEW empowers roughly 25 million people through more than 25,000 activities.
Global Entrepreneurship Week is organized by Global Entrepreneurship Network and powered by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.
Our Objectives:
- To support Bahraini individuals developing their ideas into reality in order to drive economic growth forward
- To enhance the entrepreneurial spirit and inspire innovation across all business sectors leading to economic development in line with the Kingdom’s 2030 vision.
- To spread entrepreneurship awareness and gather Bahraini experts in business and investments sectors.
- To emphasize the establishment of such initiatives in the Kingdom leading role to keep pace with global economic developments.
Events Calendar :
EO Majlis
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Suhail G. Algosaibi, Basim Alsaei, Faeq Alolaiwat, Omar AlKhan
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4:00PM - 7:00PM
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Diplomat Hotel - Grand Ambassador - Suit 3
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#EcosystemConnect
The Innovation Economy
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Simon Galpin, Amal Kooheji, AlHarith Alatawi, Lawrence Morgan
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5:30PM - 6:45PM
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Nomad, The Courtyard Seef
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#EcosystemConnect
Building and Scaling Your Team to Sustain Growth
Food Ideathon: 5 Tracks, 5 Talks
Mena Angel Summit
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Dr. Jarmo Kotilaine, Jonathan Ortmans, Nawaf AlKoheji, Philip Bahoshy, Sonia Weymuller, Kushal Shah, Sanjeev Paul
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8:00AM - 4:00PM
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Ritz-Carlton
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#EcosystemConnect
Business Finance for Everyone - CELEMI Apples & Oranges
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Azman Shah Bin Aziz Dato
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8:30AM - 3:30PM
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#Gewinclusion
Investment for Startups
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Deena Shabib, Sara Schwab, Hala Ebrahim
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6:30PM - 8:30PM
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Flat6Labs, NBB Tower 15th Floor
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#GEWwomen
Cloud Computing - Less Hustle - More Business
Approaching Angel Investors
The Affect of Robotics Education on Bahrain's Market
Technology Opportunities and Challenges
Tech Talks - Transactional Transformation
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Khalifa A. AlMannai, Hussain Haji, Yousif AlNefaie, Razi Amin, Hisham Abu Alfateh
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10:00AM - 1:00PM
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Crowne Plaza
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#Gewinclusion
Creating Conditions for Breakthrough Innovations-
CELEMI The Medici Game™
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Azman Shah Bin Aziz Dato
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8:30AM - 3:30PM
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#Gewinclusion
Women Entrepreneurs:
“The Entrepreneurial Journey Towards Success”
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Lana Al-Attar, Pakiza Abdulrahman, Roaya Saleh, Huda Janahi, Shaima Rahimi
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11:00AM - 3:00PM
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Ahlia University
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#GEWwomen
Design a Better Value Proposition
How to Find Your Passion
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Bader Al Essa
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6:00PM - 8:00PM
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Crowne Plaza
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#Gewinclusion
Failure Nights
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Ameen Altajer, Fahad Almohanna, Eman Noorudin, Abdulla Alradhi
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6:30PM - 8:30PM
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Brinc, 3rd floor, Batelco Building, Manama
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#Gewinclusion
Technical Requirements and Tools for Your Startup
Export and FTA Opportunities in Bahrain
Ideate Camp
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Mohamed Ali, Essa Essam, Amy Vaya
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3:00PM - 8:00PM (14 & 15 Nov)
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Space340
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#EcosystemConnect
Stay Ahead in a Changing World-
CELEMI Enterprise™
Sale & Purchase of Small Business - In Depth Legal Analysis
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
IoT Hackathon (Competition)
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Zainab Khamis, Marwa Aleskafi
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9:00AM - 5:00PM (14 & 15 Nov)
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Brinc, 3rd floor, Batelco Building, Manama
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#Gewinclusion
Startup Weekend Bahrain (Competition)
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NA
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3 Days (15 & 16 & 17 Nov)
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Bahrain Fintech Bay, 3rd floor, Arcapita
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#EcosystemConnect
Challenges Women Entrepreneurs Face in the Startup Ecosystem
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Emma Almansoori, Batool Dadabhai, Manar Rabea, Yasmeen Jamal, Wajeeha Awadh, Shaikha Marwa Al Khalifa, Hanoof Nass, Fatima Ebrahim, Amal Alsada
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10:00AM - 2:00PM
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Swiss-Belhotel
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#GEWwomen
Writing & Talking About Your Art
IoT Evening
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Marwa Aleskafi, Leena Al Olaimy, Wafa AlObaidat, Amina AlHawaj, Fatima Al Dhaen
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6:00PM - 8:00PM
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Brinc, 3rd floor, Batelco Building, Manama
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#EcosystemConnect
Entrepreneurial Wellbeing: Burning Bright Not Burning Out
Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI)
in Your Business
Early Retired Employees Venturing into Entrepreneurship
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Hazem Janahi
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10:00AM - 12:30PM
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Ramee Grand
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#Gewinclusion
Kick-Start Your Business
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Raed Abdulla
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4:00PM - 7:00PM
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Crowne Plaza
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#Gewinclusion
MAXIMIZE YOUR STARTUP REACH on Social Media
Corporate Governance for SMEs
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Saleh Husain
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8:30AM - 3:30PM
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#Gewinclusion
Digital Marketing Fundamentals
My Job as an Entrepreneur
Making Sense of VAT
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Dr. Jarmo Kotilaine, Ali Al Mahroos, Philippe Norre,
Emma Al Mansoori
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5:30PM - 8:00PM
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Westin Hotel - Nobel Hall
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#Gewinclusion
Recycling Opportunities: The New Green Business
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Suzan AlAjjawi, Halel Engineer, Hussain Mahmood, Olivia Middleton, Leena AlOlaimy
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6:30PM - 9:00PM
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Bait Al Salmaniya
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#EcosystemConnect
ChangemakerXchange Talks
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Lana Al Attar, Ammar Shawoosh, Nour El Assaad, Saad Hamid, Ameen Hadeed, Yostina Boules
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6:00PM - 9:00PM
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University of Bahrain- Zain Hall
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#EcosystemConnect
Develop a Career in Photography
Trademark Business Legal Matters
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Fatima AlKhaja, Faten Al Haddad, Dr. Hanan AlMawla
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10:00AM - 1:00PM
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Westin Hotel - Nobel Hall
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#Gewinclusion
The Hidden Gems of Islamic Fintech
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Wesam Baqer, Layal Ishaq, Mohammed Shaheed, Huda Janahi, Hussain Al Nattaie, Khalid Al Saad, Mahmood Qannati
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10:00AM - 2:00PM
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Ritz Carlton
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#EcosystemConnect
ChangemakerXchange Actions
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Lana Al Attar, Ammar Shawoosh, Nour El Assaad, Saad Hamid, Ameen Hadeed, Yostina Boules
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10:00AM - 2:00PM
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Brinc, 3rd floor, Batelco Building, Manama
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#EcosystemConnect
Home Based Business (Forum and Exhibition)