Inaugural Entrepreneurship Conference
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Why Attend the Entrepreneurship Conference
The School of Entrepreneurship & Business Innovation (SEBI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Business & the Small Business Bureau (SBB) invites you to participate in the inaugural Entrepreneurship Conference titled “Economic Transformation through Entrepreneurship & Innovation.” This conference is intended to bring together academicians, practitioners, members of the private sector, and policy-makers to examine how entrepreneurship and innovation has and can continue to support economic transformation in a developing economy. The conference is an opportunity to share knowledge and experiences of researchers and practitioners in understanding the importance of entrepreneurship to the future of Guyana.Topic Areas
- Entrepreneurship & Economic Development
- Entrepreneurship & the Institutional Environment
- Teaching Entrepreneurship
- Women’s Empowerment thru Entrepreneurship
- Youth Entrepreneurship & Economic Success
- Entrepreneurship & the Informal Sector
- Role of Micro, Small, & Medium-Sized enterprises in economic development
- Diaspora Investment and New Venture Creation
- Developing Communities through Social Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurship in Medium & large sized companies
- Business Incubators, Innovation, and Research
- SMEs as Innovation Drivers
- Innovation thru University-Industry Collaboration
- Open ICT Ecosystems as Catalysts for collaboration, growth and innovation
- International Trade and Foreign Investment
Important Dates
| Abstract Submission Deadline | Feb 8th, 2018 |
| Notification of Abstract Acceptance | Feb 15th, 2018 |
| Full paper/poster due for review | March 1st, 2018 |
| Notice of paper acceptance decision | April 1st, 2018 |
| Early Bird registration end | April 30th, 2018 |
| Final Submission due | May 1st, 2018 |
| First Author registration Deadline | May 8th, 2018 |
| Conference Dates | May 20th-22nd, 2018 |
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Conference Schedule
Conference full schedule of keynotes, sessions & workshops
15:00hrs - 17:30hrsConference Secretariat
Registration
6:00pm - 8:00pmRoraima Room
Opening Reception
7:30am – 4:30pmConference Secretariat
Registration
8:30am - 9:30amRoraima Room
General Session
9:30am - 9:45am
Coffee Break
9:45am - 10:45amRoraima Room
New York University Team
Virtual Presentation
“Capital Markets Optimisation in the Cooperative Republic of Guyana: Policy and Private Sector Recommendations”
10:45am - 12:00pmPaper Session I - Room 1
General Session
The Entrepreneur in the Process of Economic Development – Prof. Tarron Khemraj
Factors Shaping the Impact of Transaction Cost Linked to Non-Tariff Regulations on Exports from Guyana – Ms. Dianna DaSilva-Glasgow
Small business survival in Guyana: Insights and implications – Mr. Sukrishanall Pasha
Market Size and Copy Cats as Limits to Entrepreneurship – Mr. Collin Constantine
Factors Shaping the Impact of Transaction Cost Linked to Non-Tariff Regulations on Exports from Guyana – Ms. Dianna DaSilva-Glasgow
Small business survival in Guyana: Insights and implications – Mr. Sukrishanall Pasha
Market Size and Copy Cats as Limits to Entrepreneurship – Mr. Collin Constantine
10:45am - 12:00pmPaper Session II - Room 2
General Session
Diasporic Entrepreneurship, Trade and Investment in the Caribbean – Dr. Keith Nurse
Remittances, Social Issue Resolution and New Venture Creation – Prof. Leyland Lucas
The Private Sector and Economic Development in Guyana – Prof. George K. Danns
A High Impact Job Creation and Economic Growth Program through Enlargement and Enhancement of the Micro and Small Business Sector: Breaking through the Barriers to Sustainable Growth and Prosperity – Mr. Cosford Roberts A. Roberts
Remittances, Social Issue Resolution and New Venture Creation – Prof. Leyland Lucas
The Private Sector and Economic Development in Guyana – Prof. George K. Danns
A High Impact Job Creation and Economic Growth Program through Enlargement and Enhancement of the Micro and Small Business Sector: Breaking through the Barriers to Sustainable Growth and Prosperity – Mr. Cosford Roberts A. Roberts
10:45am - 12:00pmPaper Session III – Roraima Room
General Session
weOwn Space: A Co-working Space for Developing Economics – Mr. Eldon Marks & Mr. Chitra Dwarka
Towards a National Cyber Security Strategy – Mr. Malcolm Williams & Ms. Sandra Khan
Economic Transformation through Data Literacy – Mr. Leslie Lee Fook
Towards a National Cyber Security Strategy – Mr. Malcolm Williams & Ms. Sandra Khan
Economic Transformation through Data Literacy – Mr. Leslie Lee Fook
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Mr. Charles Ceres
Luncheon Keynote
1:30pm - 2:15pmRoraima Room
Dr. David Singh
Panel Discussion
“Entrepreneurial Challenges in Indigenous Communities and Youth”
2:30pm - 3:30pmRoraima Room
Mrs. Carol Webster
Panel Discussion
"Safeguarding Innovations: Patenting and Legal Protections”
3:30pm - 4:30pmPaper Session IV – Room 1
General Session
How do Socio-Cultural and Economic Factors Promote/Hinder Women’s Empowerment through Entrepreneurship in Guyana – Ms. Barbara Thomas-Holder, Ms. Pearline Gilkes Henry & Ms. Evette Burke
Gender Inequality and Entrepreneurship – Dr. J. Kalu Osiri, Mr. Uche Jarrett, Ms. Gloria Mwieseneza & Ms. Donna Morrison
Women Empowerment through Entrepreneurship – Ms. Lyndell Danzie-Black
Gender Inequality and Entrepreneurship – Dr. J. Kalu Osiri, Mr. Uche Jarrett, Ms. Gloria Mwieseneza & Ms. Donna Morrison
Women Empowerment through Entrepreneurship – Ms. Lyndell Danzie-Black
3:30pm - 4:30pmPaper Session V – Room 2
General Session
Industry and Academic Collaboration for Innovation in the Natural Sciences at UG 2012-14, October 2015 – Ms. Shameeza David
Waste Management Solutions for a Sustainable Future – Mr. Yonnick K.E. David
Bio-Ethanol Via Fermentation, A Bright Perspective for the Guyanese Economy – Prof. Raymond C. Jagessar
Waste Management Solutions for a Sustainable Future – Mr. Yonnick K.E. David
Bio-Ethanol Via Fermentation, A Bright Perspective for the Guyanese Economy – Prof. Raymond C. Jagessar
3:30pm - 4:45pmRoraima Room
General Session
Andragogical Approaches to Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in Entrepreneurship: Strategies to Enhance Best Practices – Prof. Terrence E. Simon
Caribbean Students’ Experiences at One HBCU: Implications of Acculturation and Adjustment for Undergraduate Students – Ms. Tandeca King Gordon
Caribbean Students’ Experiences at One HBCU: Implications of Acculturation and Adjustment for Undergraduate Students – Ms. Tandeca King Gordon
4:30pm - 4:45pm
Coffee Break
4:45pm - 6:00pmRoraima Room
Dr. Andrew Boyle
Panel Discussion
“Innovation, ICT and Economic Change thru Diaspora and Local Engagement”
8:30am - 9:30amRoraima Room
General Session
9:30am - 9:45am
Coffee Break
9:45am - 10:45amRoraima Room
Panel Discussion
“The Oil and Gas Business vs. The Business of Oil and Gas”
10:45am - 11:45amRoraima Room
Mr. Richard Sammy
Panel Discussion
“Developing a Financial Sector to Support New Business Development”
12:00pm - 1:15pm
Mr. Ramesh Persaud
Luncheon Keynote
1:30pm - 2:30pmRoom 1
Business Plan Competition
1:30pm - 2:30pmRoraima Room
General Session
Exigency of Infrastructure for Developing Hinterland Communities of Guyana – Mr. Nazim Baluch & Mr. Richard Rambarran
Entrepreneurship, Separation & Security – Prof. Leyland M. Lucas
Market Size and Copy Cats as Limits to Entrepreneurship – Mr. Collin Constantine
Entrepreneurship, Separation & Security – Prof. Leyland M. Lucas
Market Size and Copy Cats as Limits to Entrepreneurship – Mr. Collin Constantine
1:30pm - 2:30pmRoom 2
General Session
Student Entrepreneurial Empowerment Development (SEED), University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus: A case study – Ayanna Young-Marshall
Youth Entrepreneurship: Best Practices from Other Developing Countries – Dr. Donna E. Danns
The Private Sector and Economic Development in Guyana – Prof. George K. Danns
A study and development of an Agricultural Business Incubator Model aimed at improving the seamless flow of agricultural students from primary through tertiary education and job creation in Guyana – Dr. Patsy Francis
Youth Entrepreneurship: Best Practices from Other Developing Countries – Dr. Donna E. Danns
The Private Sector and Economic Development in Guyana – Prof. George K. Danns
A study and development of an Agricultural Business Incubator Model aimed at improving the seamless flow of agricultural students from primary through tertiary education and job creation in Guyana – Dr. Patsy Francis
2:30pm - 3:30pmRoraima Room
Honourable Simona Broomes, Minister within the Ministry of Natural Resources
Panel Discussion
“Empowering Women and Underserved Communities Thru Entrepreneurship”
3:30pm - 4:30pmRoraima Room
Prof. George Danns
Panel Discussion
“Teaching Entrepreneurship to Millennials in an Uncertain Environment”
4:30pm - 4:45pm
Coffee Break
4:45pm - 5:45pmRoraima Room
Panel Discussion
“Business Incubators for Youth Employment & Business Creation”
6:00pm - 6:45pmRoraima Room
Closing Plenary
Keynote Speakers
Well known industry leaders and emerging talents
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Conference Registration Costs
Students
$50.00
Guyana
$75.00
Global
$125.00
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Conference Venue
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The Inaugural Entrepreneurship Conference 2018 will be held at the Ramada Georgetown Princess in Guyana, South America.
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The Inaugural Entrepreneurship Conference 2018 will be held at the Ramada Georgetown Princess in Guyana, South America.TO BOOK AT RAMADA GEORGETOWN PRINCESS
- e-mail: sales@ramadageorgetown.com
- Contact Person: Ms. Petal Ridley
- Phone Number: 592-265-7030
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