Entrepreneurship Summit

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Schedule:

9:15 - 10:00: Company Check-ins
Room: 10th & 11th Hub
Description: Companies and startups check in, setting up for the day’s events. This period allows for preparation and last-minute arrangements.

10:00 - 11:00: Welcome Coffee & Startup Fair
Room: 10th & 11th Hub
Description: Start the summit with a networking coffee, explore innovative startups, and connect with founders in a relaxed setting. Attendees can engage with new solutions and gain initial insights into the companies present.

11:00 - 12:00: Opening Ceremony - Welcome to the Entrepreneurship Summit
Room: 24TH Floor
Speakers: Paris de l'Etraz, Juan José Güemes, Annick Janssens
Description: Join experts as they discuss entrepreneurship, key trends, and emerging opportunities in the entrepreneurial space. A panel presentation with speakers offering their perspectives on the industry’s direction.

12:30 - 13:30: Entrepreneurship Meets Governance: Role of Tech Corporations and Start-Ups in Global Change (in collaboration with Debate Club)
Room: 24TH Floor
Speakers: Jaime de Mora, Tom Bonsundy-O'Bryan, Jaime Trainor Goiria, Julian Fernandez, Alejandro Roche del Fraile
Description: A session exploring entrepreneurship’s impact on global change, with insights from the Vice Dean of IE and a Meta representative on content moderation. The panel will discuss the intersection of tech and governance in the modern economy.

13:30 - 14:00: Break

14:00 - 15:00: Lunch & Startup Fair (Small Snack Corridor)
Room: 10th & 11th Hub
Description: Attendees can enjoy a light lunch while continuing to explore startups and network with founders.

15:30 - 16:30: Upskilling Workshops (Funding, Startup Mentoring, Technology & Sustainability)
Rooms: T10.01, T10.02, T12.01, T12.04
Workshops:
Sustainability: Kim Siew Hew Sam provides insights into innovation and creativity in sustainable entrepreneurship.
Funding: Arturo Cuesta offers strategies for securing funding for startups.
Mentoring: Maya Kumar & Donato Cutolo mentor startups for 30 minutes on specific challenges.
Technology: Pablo Asenjo discusses launching a tech startup, focusing on MVP creation, user feedback, team building, and funding strategies.

17:00 - 19:30: Corporate Venture Building Challenge
Room: T10.02
Facilitators: Andrea Bernabeu and Manuel Cortizo
Description: A hands-on competition provided by Microsoft, where students tackle real-world tech challenges focused on customer experience and sustainability. This session helps participants develop teamwork, problem-solving, and innovation skills.

19:30 - 20:00: Venture Network - IE Alumni Founders
Room: 24TH Floor
Speakers: Christopher Fuchs (Honest Greens), Alex Mtaini (Makan)
Description: IE alumni share their entrepreneurial journeys, discussing the challenges they’ve overcome and how IE supported their success. The panel provides insights into the hurdles of venture building and the resources that fostered growth.

20:00 - 21:00: Networking and Socializing
Room: 24TH Floor
Description: The summit concludes with a networking session over drinks, allowing attendees to connect, share insights, and celebrate the day’s new connections.




About the event:
Designed to bring together innovators, founders, and investors from across the startup ecosystem. Featuring:
- Upcoming Startups: Discover promising startups from various industries as they showcase their innovative products and services.
- Investor Networking Opportunities: Connect with venture capitalists, angel investors, and industry leaders to build valuable relationships and explore funding opportunities.
- Guest Speakers: Gain insights from inspiring keynote speakers who share their entrepreneurial journeys, challenges, and successes.
- Panels: Engage in discussions with experts on key topics and emerging trends in the world of startups and business growth.
- Hands-On Workshops: Participate in interactive workshops led by experienced entrepreneurs and professionals, providing practical tools for startup success.
- Pitch Competitions: Witness emerging startups pitch their ideas to a panel of investors for a chance to secure funding and gain visibility.

This summit is your opportunity to network, learn, and be part of the future of entrepreneurship.

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Rosario Lombardi
Co-hosted with: IE Debate Club MIX, IE Entrepreneurship Club (OWNER), IE Campus Life, IE Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center

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