• Share best practices in running entrepreneurial support organizations
• Form a global network of leaders in venture creation
• Bring participants up to date on the state of entrepreneurship locally and globally

To meet these objectives, the conference consists of keynote addresses, expert panels, breakout discussion forums, and networking sessions.

What is the history of the GSW?
Founded in 1998 by the organizers of MIT's business plan competition through the support of its founding sponsor, McKinsey & Company, the GSW is now the oldest and most successful student-run global entrepreneurship outreach effort in existence. The GSW has assisted directly in establishing more than 15 new business plan competitions and has contributed to the creation and improvement of hundreds more. Each year, a host country is chosen through a competitive process to organize the conference in collaboration with roughly 30 MIT students.
Past host countries include Italy, Singapore, Australia, China, the UK and the United Arab Emirates. The latest conference held in Norway attracted roughly 250 participants from more than 30 countries. The 11th annual conference will be held in Madrid, Spain in March 2008. For more information on the upcoming conference, please click here

When and where is the 2008 GSW?
March 26 - 28, 2008 in Madrid, Spain.

How can I register for the 2008 GSW?
You can register for the 2008 GSW starting in the Winter of 2007 by clicking here.

How do I apply to host the GSW in 2009?
Our search process begins in early 2008. Visit the GSW 2009 page for more information.

Have another question that's not here?
Please email us at: gsw-contact <at> mit.edu