Event Lineup
The 12 Key Events at the GEF
1. Opening Conference
The world we Help to create: Entrepreneurship For Shared Prosperity
Brings together the world's most influential decision-makers: global leaders, top government officials, CEOs, investors, and ecosystem leaders for a defining conversation on enterprise, capital, and global growth through keynotes, strategic dialogues, and executive panels.
2. Global Entrepreneurs Award Gala
The world we Help to create: Connecting Minds, Creating Opportunities
The most prestigious entrepreneurship award night celebrating distinguished entrepreneurs, global leaders, change agents, and organizations with the Global Recognition Award. Includes red-carpet reception, keynotes, live entertainment, formal dinner, and award presentations.
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3. Networking Sessions
The world we Help to create: Connecting Minds, Creating Opportunities
Deliberately structured networking: daily curated sessions between key events, exclusive HNI engagements, and global recognition gatherings, continuing through post-festival tours.
4. Breakout Sessions
The world we Help to create: Building Solutions That Lift Communities
Led by distinguished speakers, partners, board members, and dignitaries. Curated, high-level engagements tailored to specific industries, regions, and strategic priorities.
5. Global Leadership Forum
The world we Help to create: The Power To Help
Exclusive gathering of senior executives, policymakers, and global leaders focused on strategic leadership, governance, and economic direction.
6. International Women's Congress
The world we Help to create: Leading with Hearts
Premier gathering of influential women leaders across business, government, and global institutions, advancing gender equity, enterprise, and women-led economic transformation.
7. Global Deal Room
The world we Help to create: Helping Entrepreneurs Leverage Partnerships
High-level investment platform connecting founders, investors, and institutions to facilitate funding, partnerships, and cross-border deals of over $80,000,000.
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8. Business Pitch to Investors (EIP)
The world we Help to create: Funding Ideas, Lifting People
Global platform showcasing high-potential ventures to investors, partners, and expert juries. Provides access to USD 35,000 in funding, mentorship, enterprise training, and global exposure.
Pitch to Investors (EIP)
9. Business Exhibitions
The world we Help to create: Showcasing Innovations That Transform Lives
Dynamic showcase of 100+ innovative products, services, and solutions from leading companies, government parastatals, startups, and development institutions.
Exhibition & Activation
10. International Fashion Show
The world we Help to create: A World Shaped For Us
Global showcase celebrating creativity, culture, and innovation through fashion and design, highlighting the intersection of enterprise, creativity, and new market/funding opportunities.
Attend the Fashion Show
11. Art, Culture and Creative Exhibition
The world we Help to create: Expression That Inspires Humanity
Brings together leaders across art, culture, sports, and entertainment to explore the economic power of the creative industries through curated showcases and live experiences.
12. Closing Concert
The world we Help to create: Humanity First
Dynamic global showcase of music, culture, and live entertainment uniting top artists for the Festival finale, elevated by the Battle of the DJs.
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