Dates: August 26 – 29, 2024
Location: Coast Coal Harbour Hotel | Vancouver, BC – BOOK ACCOMMODATION HERE Deadline: August 10, 2024
Duration: 4 days

Event Overview:

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at our second annual Indigenenous Youth Entrepreneur summit, designed to empower Indigenous youth through dynamic mentorship, innovative networking, and collaborative opportunities with community leaders and business experts. This summit is your gateway to mastering the relationship-building skills essential for launching and sustaining a successful business.

What’s in Store:

• Interactive Workshops and Training: Dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship with hands-on workshops, engaging activities, and comprehensive training sessions that will equip you with the skills you need to thrive.
• Exciting Team Challenges: Work in teams to tackle real-world business problems, brainstorm innovative ideas, and develop a solid business plan.
• Creative Business Pitches: Film and edit a captivating video presentation of your team’s business pitch, showcasing your creativity and strategic thinking.

Grand Finale Gala:

The summit will close with a spectacular gala event where teams will present their business pitches to a distinguished panel of judges, as well as friends and family. Then close the night with a celebration with special guest star DJ Oshow!

The stakes are high, with the winning team taking home an incredible $10,000 prize to turn their business dream into reality!

Event Highlights:

• Expert Mentorship: Learn from seasoned business leaders who will guide you on your entrepreneurial journey.
• Networking Opportunities: Build lasting connections with community leaders, peers, and industry experts.
• Hands-On Experience: Gain practical experience in business development and pitching.
• Grand Prize: Compete for a chance to win a $10,000 prize to kickstart your business venture.

This is more than just a summit – it’s a launchpad for your entrepreneurial dreams! Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to develop invaluable skills, forge meaningful connections, and contribute to the economic empowerment and self-reliance of Indigenous communities.

REGISTER BELOW!

For more information, please contact Tamika Tallio at ttallio@afoabc.org