Global Business Leaders Attend European Regional Conference
Nearly 100 members and guests of the Young Entrepreneurs Organization (YEO), the premier, peer-to-peer global community, network, and resource for entrepreneurs, gathered for a European Regional Conference at The Center for Entrepreneurship from 9-12 October, 2003, to attend an international four-day conference. This exclusive event, an annual regional conference for YEO, in partnership with The U.S. Russia Center for Entrepreneurship, provided attendees with an opportunity to interact with their entrepreneurial peers and address relevant global issues through a variety of discussions, tours, and keynote speaker presentations. Delegates arrived from 13 countries, including Switzerland, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, China, Korea, Singapore, India, Canada, and the United States. The program focused on business, cultural, and personal growth issues. A variety of valuable learning opportunities were available throughout this program. The group visited notable cultural and business sites and enjoyed local cuisine. Keynote speakers included: Sol Gittleman, a global culture expert; and Howard Getson, founder of Capitalogix, a software company that designs expert decision support systems for investment management. Attendees also visited local area businesses and engaged in diverse activities.
About Key Organizations
The Young Entrepreneurs Organization (YEO) is the premier, peer-to-peer, global community, network, and resource for entrepreneurs. Since 1987, this international nonprofit educational organization has helped its members build upon their successes through an array of learning and networking opportunities. With members in more than 150 cities, spanning 38 countries, YEO's rapidly expanding membership includes 5,000 entrepreneurs from every size and type of business. Prospective YEO members must be under 40 years of age and be a founder, co-founder, owner, or controlling shareholder of a business with gross annual revenues exceeding (US) $1 million. Members graduate from YEO in the year they turn 40 and are encouraged to then join the World Entrepreneurs Organization (WEO). The conference featured insightful discussions on entrepreneurship and provided a platform for emerging business leaders to network and grow.