Sharjah entrepreneurship fest opens tomorrow
SHARJAH: Najla Al Midfa, CEO of Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center, Sheraa, said that ecosystems and communities worldwide were largely unprepared for COVID-19, but resilience is key not just to survive the atermath of the crisis, but also to thrive beyond it.
In an exclusive interview with Emirates News Agency, WAM, Al Midfa added:’’ This year’s Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival, SEF, is desgined to help instil that resiliency, giving a plaform for powerful change makers to showcase what is possible when people come together to enact change in the face of challenging times.”
“Through SEF, we aim to help people tap into new reserves of energy, revitalising future changemakers as we continue the work of the emerging generation across the globe is filled with potential. They have what it takes to bring about positive, lasting and scalable improvements to vital sectors, All they need is inspiration and the right guidance to help them take that first step towards being the hero and building their own solutions for their communities,” she concluded.
The fourth edition of Sheraa’s annual flagship event, Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival, SEF 2020, which kicks off on Sunday, comes as part of Sheraa’s Solidarity Fund. The region’s fastest growing festival celebrating entrepreneurs also goes fully virtual for the first time to enable target audiences far and wide to benefit from the key insights, motivation and practical guidance that will be offered during the five-day event.
With an internationally-renowned line-up of more than 50 speakers comprising the world’s leading ethologist, a Nobel laureate, social entrepreneurs, CEOS, and life coaches, SEF 2020 – powered by Sahab Smart Solutions – targets a global audience of young changemakers, ecosystem leaders and entrepreneurs with 10 knowledge-sharing panel discussions, five interactive workshops, and nine inspiring keynote sessions, which will be spread over five days from December 6 - 10. The full programme of SEF 2020 is available on the festival website www.sharjahef.com.
Held every year since 2017, the aim of this festival is to cultivate the entrepreneurial mindset and inspire the next generation of changemakers. Over the years, SEF has seen 200+ showcasing startups, 240+ local and international speakers, and 8,000+ atendees.
From making vital services like education and healthcare more accessible to disadvantaged communities, to creating wealth, increasing employment opportunities and pioneering unprecedented innovation, entrepreneurship is a growing global force, which continues to redefine the ways we live and work.