University of Delaware

John M. Clayton Hall
Newark, Delaware
8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

 
Creating the Systems
to Drive Innovation &
Entrepreneurship

 

An examination of the role of innovation and entrepreneurship in promoting economic growth and development, how to cultivate it, and its implications for Delaware and the region.

Gain insights and network with successful entrepreneurs.

 
Friday, April 24, 2009
SECOND ANNUAL PRESIDENT'S FORUM ON INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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This event brings together government, industry, community, and University toward the common goal of creating an innovative and entrepreneurial environment.
  • Learn from successful entrepreneurs
  • What made them successful and what held them back?
  • Discover ways to cultivate entrepreneurship in your organization
  • Examine the factors that make the region an ideal cradle for entrepreneurship
  • Network with speakers and panelists and other attenders at the forum

Program highlights

  • Reflections on the Council on Competitiveness: Progress & Future—The opening session reflects on the December 2003 Council on Competitiveness meeting.
    • What have we accomplished?
    • What do we need to do in the future?
    • How does the entrepreneur view these goals
  • The Innovation Lecture—Consider the global environment: what are the opportunities for creating an organization that can compete?
  • Taking the Risk: Living in the Entrepreneurial World—Examine how entrepreneurs have created successful organizations by overcoming the challenges in a startup.
  • Luncheon Keynote—Explore how we can create a system of innovation and entrepreneurial attitude focused on enabling the state and region to become internationally competitive.