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Schedule and Keynote Speaker Announced
Global Entrepreneurship Week is a celebration of the power of entrepreneurship. Powered by The Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, this week-long series includes keynote speaker, John Jacobs, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Optimist of Life is Good, gala dinner, pitch competition, expert panels, and more. Join us on Babson’s Wellesley and Boston campuses to experience this impactful and inspiring week, scheduled to coincide with Global Entrepreneurship Week 2023.

2023 Schedule of Events |
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Thursday, November 9 | |
4–4:45 p.m. | HELV Networking Reception |
5–8 p.m. | Rocket Pitch |
6:30 p.m. | Volunteer Awards (invitation only) |
Friday, November 10 | |
11 a.m.–1 p.m. | The Blue Economy Effect |
Monday, November 13 | |
12:30–2:30 p.m. | Keynote Speaker—John Jacobs, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Optimist of Life is Good |
Tuesday, November 14 | |
9 a.m.–3 p.m. | Babson Executive Education workshop – Future-proof Your Career: Mastering AI in Business (Boston campus) |
4–6 p.m. | BIFE Live Case Study with Nick Ragland – Co-Chair, Gorilla Glue |
Wednesday, November 15 | |
12–2:30 p.m. | Franchise Fireside Chat |
4–6 p.m. | KMH Roundtable: Evaluating Healthcare Startups |
Thursday, November 16 | |
7:30–9 a.m. | Entrepreneurial Leadership All-Star Panel |
12:30–1:30 p.m. | Future of Fashion Industry Challenges: Global Competition, Supply Chain, Environment, Artificial Intelligence |
5–8:30 p.m. | Disruption Dinner hosted by Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership |