Global Entrepreneurship Week

Belarus 2012

hosted by

IN 5 TOP GEW ORGANIZERS GLOBALLY

GEW BELARUS 2012

National Host BEL.BIZ

Participants 2000+

SponsorsUSAID, IFC, velcom, BelVEB

International supporters UK, US, LT, LV, EE, IL, SE

Events47

Speakers 15 countries

Partners 32

Government partner Ministry of Economy

Global Entrepreneurship Week is the world’s largest celebration of the entrepreneurs and innovators who launch startups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare. During one week each November, GEW inspires people everywhere through local, national and global activities. The initiative, launched by former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown, and powered by Kauffman Foundation, has grown to 135 countries. GEW is a global initiative supported by world leaders and celebrity entrepreneurs. Award: In 2012 Belarus is selected among 5 top GEW organizers globally

GEW 2012 OPENING CEREMONY WELCOMES BUSINESS LEADERS, INTERNATIONAL GUESTS, REPRESENTATIVES OF DOMESTIC BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS, CORPORATIONS, MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND FOREIGN EMBASSIES.

UK Ambassador Bruce Bucknell

US Chargé d’Affaire Ethan Goldrich

Minister of Economy Nikolay Snopkov

BEL.BIZ CEO Tania Marinich

John Riordan, Head of USAID Belarus

Helmut Duhs, CEO of velcom

GEW BELARUS MAIN SPONSORS

Dmitry Klevzhits, Head, Belarus Privatization &

Investment Agency

Peter Dettmar, Deputy Chief of Mission,

German Embassy to Belarus

Sergei Levin, Managing Partner, Lebortovo

Capital Partners

Burton Lee, Ph.D, MBA, Lecturer, Stanford

School of Engineering

Vikor Novochadov, CEO, GameStream

Andrei Zhishkevich, Head of the Board, MTBank

INTERNATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP FORUM, GEW BELARUS CENTRAL EVENT

Nikolay Snopkov awarding Yuri Zisser with the “Mentor of the Year” National Awardinitiated by BEL.BIZ

A vibrant and driving ambience of BEL.BIZ Battle attracted the attention of more than 100 participants. This is a competition of smart, talented young Belarusian startups pitching to a panel of international mentors and investors. This was cool! And here we go to our future Vibers and Wargamers. 100 guests, 30 brilliant ideas, 3 winners

BEL.BIZ BATTLE

A series of master-classes and trainings provided participants in all 6 regions of Belarus with new knowledge, skills, inspiration and drive. The networking didn’t stop when the sun went down... we keep warm memories about GEW Belarus nights when stars were lightening right among us…

MEDIA ABOUT GEW BELARUS 2012

KIDS DRAWING CONTEST “I AM A FUTURE ENTREPRENEUR”

November 18-24

2013Join us next November as a participant, speaker, mentor or sponsor. We promise new

experience, fun and a lot of drive. Belarus is worth visiting. A single journey can change a course of your life…

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