Published: Monday, Nov. 09, 2009

Monday, Nov. 09, 2009

Highlights of Global Entrepreneurship Week

More than 50 events are planned for Global Entrepreneurship Week at the University of Miami Nov. 16-20. Most are free and open to the public; an rsvp is required in some cases. Events are at UM unless otherwise noted. See the agenda and rsvp at www.thelaunchpad.org/GEW

Nov. 16

10 a.m.-noon: Entrepreneurship Fair, University Center

3:30 p.m.: Dana White, president of Ultimate Fighting Championship, Maurice Gusman Concert Hall

7 p.m.: Six Degrees to Success: The Art of Networking, Storer Auditorium

Nov. 17

noon-2 p.m.: Entrepreneurs of the Internet Panel, including Brian Javeline of MyOnlineToolbox.com, Contemporary Judaic Studies Auditorium4 p.m.: Romero Britto, Storer Auditorium

6 p.m.-9 p.m.: An Evening with Fashion Entrepreneurs including Donald J. Pliner, Storer Auditorium

Nov. 18

8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.: Women in Entrepreneurship Day at Jungle Island; Keynote speaker is Suzy Welch. (There is a fee.)

3:30 p.m.: First round eliminations for Elevator Pitch contest, Topple Library. Attend for free, but register by Nov. 11 at www.thelaunchpad.org/GEW to participate.

6-8 p.m.: NFTE, Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, presents Ten9Eight and a Q&A with the award-winning filmmaker Mary Mazzio, Cosford Theater.

Nov. 19

10:30 a.m.: Second round, Elevator Pitch contest

noon to 6 p.m.: Social Entrepreneurship Summit, University Center

7 p.m.: Social Entrepreneurship Community Panel, Storer Auditorium

Nov. 20

11:30 a.m.: Finale of Elevator Pitch competition

1 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Gaming and Mobile Applications Summit, University Center