Everything about Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES)

Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES)

• It is the preeminent annual entrepreneurship gathering that convenes emerging entrepreneurs, investors and supporters from around the world.

• It was started by U.S. government in 2010.

• It serves as a vital link between governments and the private sector and convenes global participants to showcase projects, network, exchange ideas and champion new opportunities for investment.

Aim

• It aims to highlight entrepreneurship as means to address some of the most intractable global challenges.

GES-2017, Hyderabad

• It is the eighth annual GES summit.

• It is the first GES summit being held in South Asia.

• Since 2010, it has been hosted by Kenya, Morocco, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and last year it was held in Silicon Valley in the US.

• The Theme of GES-2017 is ‘Women First, Prosperity for All’.

• The main focus will be on supporting women entrepreneurs and fostering economic growth globally.

Areas of focus:

The GES 2017 will focus on four key industry sectors:

1 Energy and Infrastructure

2 Healthcare and Life Sciences

3 Financial Technology and Digital Economy

4 Media and Entertainment