GO Youth Conference is an event aiming to promote entrepreneurship and creativity.
We address youth in particular, believing it is in our power to make young people all over the world perceive their potential to create something amazing. Our team reflects that – we are all very different, young, bright in our own way and we share a common goal – to make everyone feel as capable and full of dreams as we are.
During the conference you will be surrounded by other bright young people, including some frankly awesome speakers.
It’s an unique chance to get together with really interesting folks, in an environment that promotes sharing ideas and stimulates networking.
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS
Experienced speakers will cover areas like tech and social entrepreneurship, global change making and education.
NETWORKING AND SHARING IDEAS
Is the ideal environment to network and share ideas – built from entrepreneurs to entrepreneurs.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
We want you to make the best out of every minute of the event – so talks, side events, competitions, meals and breaks will allow you to chat about whatever you like.
New ideas for business and social ventures
How to successfully build your project
Achieving global success and internationalizing startups
Shifting education paradigms and university admission systems
How to stimulate entrepreneurship
in schools and universities
Seeking investment and support in early-stage business
Antoine Verdon
Co-Founder of Sandbox Network
Brian Wong
Co-Founder & CEO of Kiip
Kasper Hulthin
Co-Founder of Podio
Paul H. Müller
Co-Founder & CTO of Adeven
Mahbod Moghadam
Co-Founder of Rap Genius
Dale J. Stephens
Founder of UnCollege
Cristina Fonseca
Co-Founder of Talkdesk
Diogo Cruz
Managing partner & COO of Emove
Miguel Santo Amaro
Co-Founder of Uniplaces
Akhil Nigam
Founder & President of MassChallenge
Diogo Teles
Co-Founder of Mobitto
Gonçalo Cruz
Managing Director at Groupon Portugal
Lars Buch
Managing Director at Startupbootcamp
Hussein Kanji
Business Angel
David Gauquelin
Lead Designer of Prezi
Diogo Alves
Expert Advisor at Portugal Ventures
ABOUT
Are you ready to take your startup to the next level?
The contest was created in order to
stimulate and showcase the best talent from all over Europe on the tech and education scene.
JURI
The jury is composed by five entrepreneurship experts from Europe. Their decision will be based on:
DOES MY STARTUP FIT
The competition is open to tech and educational startups based anywhere in the world.
GO Youth Conference 2013 will be held at Reitoria da Universidade Nova de Lisboa.
Lisbon is one of the most ancient cities of the world and, as you might guess, it has a very rich history.
GO Youth Conference invites you to discover a city of brave men who dared to challenge the unknown sea and with their amazing courage and determination gave “new worlds to the world”.
This represents the inner spirit of GO Youth Conference 2013.
BY FLIGHT:
Most of the major European airlines fly to Lisbon (TAP Portugal, British Airways, KLM, Iberia, Air France) as well as an increasing number of low-cost airlines (EasyJet).
We are offering special prices for accommodation in Lisbon for participants, as well as special prices on flights booked on TAP Portugal Website. To know more send an email to info@goyouthconf.com
BY BUS AND SUBWAY:
SUBWAY: There are 4 lines in Lisbon Subway, you have to get out at S.Sebastião Station on the blue line, which is the one closer to Universidade Nova de Lisboa.
BUS: You can take a Carris Bus on the following lines: 716, 718, 726, 742, 758
Geographic coordinates:
Latitude N38°44’1.65″
Longitude W9° 9′ 37.21
Parking inside the University campus is available for participants.
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