A New Chapter in Entrepreneurship
Introducing the Ronald D. Schmeichel Building for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Located in the very heart of Western University, the new home of entrepreneurship provides students and alumni with everything they need to make their entrepreneurial dreams a reality!
Friday | September 27, 2024
Ribbon Cutting & Opening Ceremony
10 AM | Friday, September 27
Join us as we make history, introducing The Ronald D. Schmeichel Building for Entrepreneurship & Innovation; marking Western University as Canada's first university with a dedicated space for entrepreneurship education!
- 9:00 AM - Start-up Showcase Begins
- 10:00 AM - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
- 11:00 AM - Building Tours Begin
Keynote with Gary Vaynerchuk
4:30 - 7:00 PM | Friday, September 27
Serial entrepreneur, author, and online personality Gary Vaynerchuk will inspire the crowd with a keynote to launch the beginning of a new chapter for entrepreneurship at Western!
- 4:30 PM - Open Doors
- 5:00 PM - Reception Starts
- 5:30 PM - Gary Vaynerchuk Keynote
- 6:00 PM - Q&A
Saturday | September 28, 2024
The Party Continues
10 AM - 12 PM | Saturday, September 28
Join us for more festivities on Saturday morning, including:
- Chicken & Waffle Breakfast
- Prize Draw with tons goodies from Western entrepreneurs
- Class Reunions
- Music
- Building Tours
Startup Showcase
9 AM - 12 PM | Saturday, September 28
Meet entrepreneurs from across Western University at our Startup Showcase. Don't miss this opportunity to hear their stories, make connections, and purchase products.
Check back for more information on our vendors for both Friday and Saturday.
miniPITCH Competition
10 AM - 12 PM | Saturday, September 28
Sign up for the opportunity to pitch your business idea and win from a prize pool of over $5000. The miniPITCH Competition will be hosted by our entrepreneurship advisors, and co-founder of Mid-Day Squares, Jake Karls.