The Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) has announced its ninth edition to be held in The Hague, Netherlands. This critical event, titled ‘The Future Now’, is a joint effort by the governments of the United States of America and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Marking a significant milestone, this summit will be the first ever GES to be hosted within the European Union. Focused on fostering next-generation entrepreneurs and international companies that provide innovative solutions for global challenges, this summit aims to address five key domains: water, agriculture, healthcare, connectivity, and energy.
Summit Overview
An initiative of the U.S. government in collaboration with the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Global Entrepreneurship Summit is a platform that brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and policy makers from across the globe. The event aims to foster economic growth globally by encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation.
‘The Future Now’: The Theme for GES 2019
The theme for the ninth edition of the GES is ‘The Future Now’. Symbolizing the pressing need for innovative solutions to contemporary global challenges, the theme underscores the significance of immediate action. It represents the insistence on the application of advanced technology and forward-thinking strategies to tackle issues that concern our planet’s future and wellbeing.
First GES in European Union
The Hague, a city in the Netherlands, has been chosen as the venue for hosting the ninth edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit. This is a landmark event since it is the first time that a GES is being held in the European Union. The choice of location further underlines the growing importance and expansion of entrepreneurship in Europe.
| Year | Host Country | Partner Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | India | United States |
| 2019 | Netherlands | United States |
Key Focus Areas: Addressing Global Challenges
The central aspect of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit is its focus on addressing global challenges. The 2019 edition zeroes in on five critical areas – water, agriculture, healthcare, connectivity, and energy. Entrepreneurs and innovators are encouraged to come up with sustainable and innovative solutions that can help address these key challenges.
The last edition of the summit was hosted by NITI Aayog, a policy think tank of the Indian government, in partnership with the US government in Hyderabad, India, marking the significant success and global reach of this entrepreneurial initiative.
