Global Entrepreneurship Week is a growing movement of innovative thinkers promoting entrepreneurial activities worldwide (administered by the Public Policy Institute in Washington D.C.), committed to inspiring young people to embrace innovation, imagination and creativity. Last year, The Launch Pad was the #1 US Global Entrepreneurship Week partner (out of 1174 participants).

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Highlighted Events:

A Luncheon with Suzy Welch

Suzy Welch, author of 10-10-10 and co-author of Winning will be in Miami to address women business leaders and entrepreneurs about a new, powerful, strategy for effective decision-making.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Jungle Island - Miami, FL

To register online, view the event page.

Elevator Pitch Contest

The Launch Pad, and sponsor OfficeMax are please to present the first annual Elevator Pitch Contest as part of our Global Entrepreneurship Week celebration. Like many of this year's events, the Elevator Pitch Contest is a widely-popular, action-oriented event, designed to highlight the transformative role of communication in the launch of a new business or venture. The deadline for entry is November 11, 2009.

To register your business for the Elevator Pitch Contest, please complete the online registration form or call 305.284.2789.

Read Contest Terms and Conditions.

Entrepreneurship Fair

The Launch Pad at Toppel, the University of Miami entrepreneurship and innovation resource center, is hosting an Entrepreneurship Fair as part of our 2009 Global Entrepreneurship Week celebration. The Fair takes place November 16th from 10:00am - 1:00pm where University of Miami students, alumni and faculty members will have the opportunity to showcase their businesses as part of our commitment to entrepreneurship. How It Works: After becoming registered and approved by The Launch Pad, each business will be allotted space in the UC lower lounge to advertise and promote their products and services to the University of Miami community, guests and Global Entrepreneurship Week guests. The deadline for entry is November 11, 2009.

To register your business for the Entrepreneurship Fair, please visit the online registration form or call 305.284.2789.

View the registration information.

Non Profit Entrepreneurship Fair

The Launch Pad at Toppel, the University of Miami entrepreneurship and innovation resource center, is hosting a Non Profit Entrepreneurship Fair as part of our 2009 Global Entrepreneurship Week celebration. The Fair takes place November 19th from 10:00am - 1:00pm where University of Miami students, alumni and faculty members will have the opportunity to showcase their nonprofit organizations as part of our commitment to entrepreneurship. How It Works: After becoming registered and approved by The Launch Pad, each nonprofit organization will be allotted space in the UC lower lounge to advertise and promote their services to the University of Miami community, guests and Global Entrepreneurship Week guests. The deadline for entry is November 11, 2009.

To register your business for the Non Profit Entrepreneurship Fair, please visit the online registration form or call 305.284.2789.

View the registration information.

Mobile Apps and Gaming Summit

On Friday, November 20th, the Mobile Apps and Gaming Summit will be held at the University of Miami Coral Gables campus from 1:00 to 6:00 pm. In addition to notable speakers, including Nelson Gonzalez (founder of Alienware), developers will be able to showcase their work for students and fans.

Registration is free, food will be provided through-out.

Developers and gaming companies: please register in advance for a display table to show your wares! First-come, first served!

Register a Table for Mobile Apps and Gaming Summit

Register for the Gaming Tournament

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Social Entrepreneurship Summit

The Social Entrepreneurship Summit will create a forum for both founders and administrators of non profits, organizations and foundations to come together to learn and discuss best practices for starting, maintaining and growing successful programs to serve our communities.

Thursday, November 19th 2009
12:00pm-6:00pm

Speakers will include:

RSVP to the Social Entrepreneurship Summit.