Utah Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2025

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PROPOSALS

If you are a small business owner, business partner, or leader with unique insights, innovative tools, or impactful personal experiences to share, we invite you to submit your proposal by September 22nd. Together, we can address the pressing economic challenges facing Utah and communities globally. We welcome proposals on a wide range of topics, including (but not limited to):

Talent Development

• Ins/Outs of an Influencer
• Political Lobbying
• The Harm to Gatekeeping
• Supply Chain/Demand
• Standing Out in a Competitive Market
• Business vs Nonprofit
• Finding Your Audience

Entrepreneurship Education

• Over Promise, Under Deliver
• Compliance Policy
• Sports, Entertainment & Media Business
• Benefits to AI (Artificial Intelligence)
• Funding/Creative/Financing
• Agriculture/Food Systems
• Inclusive Healthcare and Bio-Innovation
• Future of Work

Participants may be eligible for CEU credit.

Stay tuned for more details

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admin@utahgew.com

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Why Join Global Entrepreneurship Week in Utah?

Salt Lake City's Silicon Slopes hosts entrepreneurs from every industry. Connect across tech, retail, food, creative, AI, and traditional businesses.

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All Industries Welcome

From tech startups to food trucks, retail to creative agencies, AI to traditional businesses - every entrepreneurial venture is celebrated.

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Silicon Slopes Network

Connect with Utah's billion-dollar companies, unicorns, and fast-growing businesses across diverse industries.

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Innovation Workshops

Learn cutting-edge strategies including AI integration, e-commerce scaling, retail innovation, and creative business models.

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Utah Investor Ecosystem

Meet Utah's diverse investor network funding everything from SaaS to restaurants, from AI startups to brick-and-mortar businesses.

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Multi-Industry Demo Day

Pitch your business to investors interested in all sectors. Previous GEW participants have raised funding across every industry.

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Cross-Industry Partnerships

Find co-founders, customers, and partners from different industries. Build the unexpected connections that drive growth.

Global Entrepreneurship Week Schedule

November 9-15, 2025 - Seven days celebrating entrepreneurs from every industry

Date	Time	Event	Focus
Nov 9 (Sun)	6:00 PM	🎉 Opening Reception & Multi-Industry Showcase	Networking
Nov 10 (Mon)	9:00 AM	🚀 GEW Keynote: "Entrepreneurship Without Limits"	Inspiration
Nov 10 (Mon)	11:00 AM	🏪 Retail & E-commerce Innovation Workshop	Retail
Nov 11 (Tue)	10:00 AM	🍕 Food & Hospitality Business Masterclass	Food & Beverage
Nov 11 (Tue)	2:00 PM	🤖 AI & Technology Integration Workshop	AI & Tech
Nov 12 (Wed)	9:00 AM	🎨 Creative Industries & Design Business	Creative
Nov 12 (Wed)	2:00 PM	🏗️ Traditional Industries Innovation Panel	Traditional Business
Nov 13 (Thu)	10:00 AM	🚀 Multi-Industry Pitch Competition & Demo Day	Pitching
Nov 14 (Fri)	9:00 AM	💰 Utah Investor Panel - All Industries	Funding
Nov 14 (Fri)	2:00 PM	🤝 Cross-Industry Partnership Forum	Partnerships
Nov 15 (Sat)	6:00 PM	🏆 GEW Awards & Celebration Mixer	Awards

Entrepreneurs Across Every Industry

Learn from successful founders in tech, retail, food, creative, AI, and traditional businesses

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Dr. Bomi

Deep Health, Global Leader in Health and Wellness Innovation

Pioneering breakthrough health solutions and wellness technologies. Leading the transformation of healthcare through innovative approaches and global wellness initiatives.

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Victoria Metro

President, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (Keynote Speaker)

Leading voice for Hispanic business community. Championing diversity and inclusion in entrepreneurship across all sectors.

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Peter Parkkerr

Influencer from Atlanta, Thought Leader on Digital Entrepreneurship

Digital marketing expert and social media strategist. Helping entrepreneurs leverage online platforms for exponential growth.

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Jared Quan

Publisher, Author, and TEDx Speaker

Sharing insights on storytelling and leadership. Empowering entrepreneurs to craft compelling narratives that drive business success.

The History of Global Entrepreneurship Week

From ancient trade to modern innovation - entrepreneurship has driven human progress for millennia

17000 B.C.

The First Entrepreneurs

New Guinea hunter-gatherers traded obsidian for essential and non-essential goods - the birth of entrepreneurship.

10000 B.C.

Agricultural Revolution

Domestication of animals and plants led to specialized economic niches and the first trading communities. The Fertile Crescent and cities like Uruk emerged as entrepreneurial hubs.

650 B.C.

Invention of Money

The creation of currency transformed society from barter systems to trust-based economies, accelerating entrepreneurial activity worldwide.

1800s

Industrial Revolution

Machines revolutionized economic development. Capitalism flourished, producing legendary entrepreneurs like Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, and Henry Ford.

2008

🌍 Global Entrepreneurship Week Born

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation created Global Entrepreneurship Week to celebrate the importance of entrepreneurship to global economic advancement and human welfare.

TODAY

Global Movement

From the U.S. and U.K. to over 165 countries worldwide - GEW has become the largest celebration of entrepreneurs and innovators on the planet.

🏔️ Utah Joins the Global Movement

As technologies evolve and entrepreneurship becomes the pillar of global economies, Salt Lake City proudly hosts entrepreneurs from every industry - continuing this 19,000-year legacy of innovation and trade.

Perfect For Entrepreneurs From Every Industry

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Startup Founders

Building the next big thing in tech, retail, food, creative, or any industry? Connect with Utah's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Traditional Business Owners

Restaurant, retail, service business owners looking to innovate, scale, or integrate new technologies like AI.

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Career Changers

Professionals ready to start their own business in any industry - from corporate to creative to tech entrepreneurship.

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Investors & Partners

Angel investors, VCs, and corporate partners looking for opportunities across all industries in Utah's market.

🎁 EXCITING OPPORTUNITY DRAWING!

Stay throughout the entire event for your chance to win amazing prizes!

🏆 GREAT PRIZES AWAIT!

Must be present during the final drawing to win. Winners announced at the conclusion of the summit!

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Premium Laptop

High-performance laptop perfect for entrepreneurs and business owners

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Smart TV

Latest smart TV for your home or office space

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Gift Cards

Multiple gift cards from popular retailers and restaurants

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Business Tools

Professional software licenses and business development tools

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Tech Accessories

Premium headphones, tablets, and other tech gear

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Surprise Prizes

Additional exciting prizes to be announced at the event!

🔥 HOW TO ENTER:

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Register for the summit

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Attend the full event

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Stay until the final drawing

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Win amazing prizes!

🎟️ Register Now to Enter!

*Must be present to win. Drawing held at conclusion of summit. Additional terms may apply.

Salt Lake City Convention Center

🏔️ Heart of Silicon Slopes

📍 Address: 90 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

✈️ Airport: 15 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport

🚗 Transportation: TRAX light rail accessible, 2,000+ parking spaces

♿ Accessibility: Fully ADA compliant with modern facilities

🏨 Hotels: Grand America, Marriott, Hilton within walking distance

🎿 Bonus: World-class skiing just 30 minutes away!

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Salt Lake City Convention Center

Downtown Salt Lake City

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🌟 Featured Event: Global Entrepreneur Extravaganza

Special sponsored event promoting financial advancement for Business-oriented, Indigenous-owned, self-reliant businesses

🗓️ Event Schedule

10:00 AM - Check-in & Program/Swag Bag

11:00 AM - Business Empowerment Workshop (Pitch for Funding)

11:45 AM - Financial Management Training

12:00 PM - Lunch with Panelists

🚀 Afternoon Sessions

1:00 PM - What can AI do? by Yussuf

1:45 PM - Business Compliance Workshop

2:00 PM - Business Start-Ups Workshop

2:00 PM - Hair & Styling Masterclass Workshop

📧 Contact: lassonde@utah.edu

Event Sponsors & Partners

Thank you to our amazing sponsors making the Global Entrepreneur Extravaganza possible

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JAYHAWKS House

Health • Academics • Wealth

JOJO & CO.

Salon • Boutique

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Salt Lake City

Official City Partner • Est. 1847

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Know Your Lemons

Health Awareness Initiative

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Join these amazing partners in supporting entrepreneurship in Utah

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this event really free?

Yes! General admission is completely free. We believe entrepreneurship should be accessible to everyone.

Do I need to attend all days?

No, you can attend individual sessions based on your interests and schedule.

Will sessions be recorded?

Key sessions will be recorded and made available to registered attendees within 48 hours.

What if I'm just starting out?

Perfect! GEW is designed for entrepreneurs at all stages, especially those just beginning their journey.

Are there networking opportunities?

Yes! Dedicated networking sessions, coffee breaks, and evening mixers throughout the week.

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