The conference has been organized for optimal networking opportunities with networking breakfasts, lunches, as well as extended breaks.

The focal points of our conference are the Business Plan Competition and the Think Tank (idea) Competition. The Business Plan Competition attracts entrepreneurs from all over the world. This year we will require all entrants submit a 3 – 5 minute video presentation of their business plan concept for review by our Executive Committee for acceptance or denial to the competition. During the competition, competitors will be provided 10 minutes to present their business plan in front of the general conference assembly and a panelist of judges. The competition will be conducted on Thursday, March 1st and winners will receive cash prizes, which will be announced on Friday afternoon.

Our Think Tank Competition is new this year. This competition will provide an opportunity for those with solid ideas to present to a panel of judges for immediate feedback and possible seed money. During the competition, competitors will be provided 10 minutes to present their ideas to a panel of judges in a setting closed to the public. This is to protect the ideas presented during the conference from infringement. The competition will be conducted on Thursday, March 12th and winners will receive cash prizes, which will be announced on Friday afternoon.