Annual Meeting of Entrepreneurs & Startups

The Rundown

What to Expect During RADES 2024

Annual Meeting of Entrepreneurs & Startups was designed to ignite innovation, foster networking, provide education, and facilitate partnerships for those in the ideation stage, a startup looking to scale, or an investor in search of the next big thing. Multiple days of workshops, collaborating and learning together. The culmination is a chance to participate in the pitch competition on the 3rd day to get feedback, exposure, and possibly funding for your business.

Day 1 | April 23rd
‍Ignite Your Entrepreneurial Sprit

Morning Session

8:00am to 9:00pm | Welcome
Welcome and Registration of Participants and Invitees

‍9:00am to 9:30pm | Opening Keynote
The Annual Meeting of Beginners and Startups Version 1.0

9:30am to 12:30pm | Panel DiscussionHow to make the Guinean Entrepreneurial Ecosystem more attractive?

12:30pm to 1:30pm | Break

Afternoon Session

1:30pm to 2:45pm | Workshop 1
How to Identify Market Opportunities & Trends

2:45pm to 3:00pm | Break

3:00pm to 4:00pm | Workshop 2
Developing a Business Plan Adapted to Your Market

Day 2 | April 24th
‍Crafting a Successful Business

Morning Session

8:00am to 9:00pm | Welcome
Welcome and Registration of Participants and Panelists

‍9:00am to 9:15pm | Ice Breaker

9:15am to 12:15pm Panel Discussion
The Role of Peace and the Development of Social Entrepreneurship.

12:15pm to 1:00pm | Break

Afternoon Session

1:00pm to 2:30pm | Workshop 1
Marketing Strategies

2:30pm to 2:45pm | Break

3:00pm to 4:00pm | Workshop 2
Financial Management for Startups and Businesses

Day 3 | April 25th
‍The Pitch Competition

Morning Session

‍8:00am to 9:00pm | Welcome
Welcome and Registration of Participants and Panelists

‍9:00am to 9:15pm | Ice Breaker

9:15am to 12:15pm Panel Discussion
The Role of Peace and the Development of Social Entrepreneurship.

12:15pm to 1:00pm | Break

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Afternoon Session

1:00pm to 4:00pm | Pitch Competition

4:00pm to 4:15pm | Closing

Pitch Competition

Are you ready to pitch?!
You will have the opportunity to pitch your idea or business to a panel of esteemed judges, comprised of industry leaders, investors, and seasoned entrepreneurs. With the spotlight on innovation, contestants will compete for valuable prizes, mentorship opportunities, and the chance to turn their dreams into reality.

How it Works:

Submit the pitch competition application form.
Applications will be reviewed and selected to pitch on April 25th.
There will be a maximum number of pitches accepted.
3 minutes will be allocated to pitch and a timer will sound upon time expiring.
5 minutes will be allocated for the judges to ask questions.
After all pitches, judges will review and agree on winners.
Awards and prizes will be given out following announcement of winners.

The Judges

Saifoulaye Balde

Ibrahima Kalil Kaba

Jeff Reed

Nabe Amadu Ali

Who Should Attend?

Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors to expand their network.
Gain insights into the latest trends and challenges in the startup ecosystem.
Participate in hands-on workshops designed to hone your business skills and strategies.
Pitch your startup idea to potential investors and partners.
Discover new tools and resources to accelerate your business growth.

Ideation Stage

Individuals in the ideation phase of a business comprises aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and visionaries seeking inspiration, guidance, and validation for their fledgling ideas.

Just Started

Early adopters, curious customers, and potential investors eager to witness the initial steps, offer feedback, and observe the fledgling enterprise as it begins to take shape in the market.

Business Scale Up

Seasoned entrepreneurs, strategic investors, and market analysts keen on observing the rapid expansion, assessing scalability strategies, and identifying potential partnerships or acquisitions to propel the company to the next level of growth.

Investors

Venture capitalists, angel investors, and potential stakeholders who are evaluating financial projections, market potential, and the overall viability of the business to determine the feasibility of making investment decisions.

Register Now

Get ready to experience the power of people and collaboration.