9:00am

Registration & networking

10:00am

Opening Remarks

CEO M-Lifestyle

Learn more about the goals of Emerge-Preneur and what it means to be a collaborator.

10:10am

Keynote Address: Redefining Entrepreneurship in a digital age

Do you want to achieve extraordinary results regardless of your current status? Then this address is for you.

10:45am

Fireside Chat: Millennial Marketing: Reaching Generation Y

2 individuals, both of whom are local entrepreneurs whose work directly impacts the community, will discuss how they work as change agents and share the reasons why reaching out to millenials is imperative in the process of building a brand.

11:30am

Break

11:45am

Workshop 1 – Cybersecurity: Understanding the Threat Landscape to Small Businesses

How relevant are cyber threats to small businesses in today\’s digital world? Learn about the importance of understanding the cyber security space and measures that can be taken to counter the constant threats that exist.

11:45am

Workship 2 – The big picture: Market identification, analysis and strategy development

This will arm you with abilities to identify your end customers, understand their needs and formulate a strategy to keep your brand visible, valuable and relevant.

12:30pm

Nibbles & Networking

Lunch, bingo game (prize to be won), checkout vendors

1:45pm

Live Pitch Competition

2:00pm

Panel Discussion: The duality of activism and entrepreneurship in a digital age development

Panelists will share their unique experiences as it relates to how their entrepreneurial experience has driven real social changes in their communities and provide insights on how to position a business to create visible socio-economic impact in today\’s digital world.

3:00pm

Closing Remarks