Climb Up the Value Chain During the 2016 Entrepreneurs Boot Camp

The Entrepreneurs Boot Camp (EBC) in collaboration with the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Kenya will be hosting an entrepreneurs’ mentorship programme from 17th to 20th November 2016 at the Voyager Beach Resort in Mombasa.

This follows the renewal of partnership between GEN Kenya and EBC. EBC is set to be the flagship event in Kenya during the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) which will take place between 14th – 20th November 2016.

According to EBC, those fit their profile include founders, director, C.E.O’s or senior level executives of companies that are making impact, generating wealth and creating opportunities. They are innovators, thought leaders and policy makers.

There are a lot of new things that have been prepared for this year’s EBC and they are as follows;

1. There is a New Conference App that can be used to access the conference program. You are now able to View the profile of speakers and attendees from your smart phone through our conference App.
2. Business Match Making– EBC is adding a Business Matchmaking Feature that will add value to attendees by enabling them to maximizes the networking opportunities offered at during EBC.
3. Thematic tours –The delegates in the afternoon will be able to visit several industry and agribusiness ventures. There will also be a tour to explore Mombasa town thus giving delegates a chance to experience the beauty of the coastal city while giving them ample time to network.
4. Competitions- Startups will have an opportunity to participate in competitions that will culminate with the best start ups selected to pitch to investors and stand a chance to get mentored, win prizes and access equity investment from investors.
5. Exhibition– Village Businesses will have an opportunity to showcase what they have on offer at the exhibition village. The exhibition village will be open to members of the public with over 4,000 people expected to visit the exhibition stands.

Therefore, there is no reason as to why you have to miss out on such a conference. It is not about where you are today but where you want to be. Take this chance and meet with people who will help your business grow to that level that you have always been dreaming of. Here are six reasons as to why you should attend this year’s EBC:

1: Meet Experts & Influencers Face to Face- Outstanding business leaders who will share insights about entrepreneurship. EBC offers a once in a lifetime chance to listen to them and interact with them one on one.

2: Networking Opportunities- We have countless opportunities for attendees to mix and mingle, form new relationships, and strengthen existing ones.

3: Break Out of Your Comfort Zone- You will be inspired, challenged and jolted out of your comfort zone at EBC. You will set bigger and loftier goals after the event and you will be equipped sufficiently to pursue and attain the new goals.

4: The Energy of Like-Minded Individuals- There’s nothing like being in a room of like-minded people. People who are willing to take time away from the office to learn something new. Other people who want to “better” themselves. Positive energy at the EBC is contagious.

5: Learn about new techniques and tools to make you more productive

6: Have fun- There is no better way to usher the Christmas season than to be at the EBC. You are guaranteed fun, music, new cultures, great food, friendship and more importantly a chance to experience some of the best tourist attraction sites that Kenya has to offer.

During GEW, thousands of events and competitions around the world inspire millions to engage in entrepreneurial activity while connecting them to potential collaborators, mentors and even investors. GEW has expanded to 160 countries building and strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems around the world.

Register and find out more about the 2016 Entrepreneurs Boot Camp happening from 17th-20th November at the Voyager Beach Resort here.

Read: Entrepreneurs Boot Camp partners with Global Entrepreneurship Network Kenya