2025 Empower Your Dreams Competition
Conference partnership with the Asia Pacific Career Conference and the University Research Conference
Student Resources
The Willes Center for International Entrepreneurship sponsors the Ed & Shauna Smith Empower Your Dreams Competition. The competition empowers students to build confidence, have experiences, network, expand opportunities, and have a positive impact. There are no registration fees to enter the competition.
Empower Your Dreams 2024 Schedule
January 24
2024 Empower Your Dreams Kick-Off Event (HGB 273, 7:00pm)
February 7
Workshop #1: Advanced Business Model Innovation (HGB 273, 7:00pm)
February 21
Workshop #2: Strategic Marketing and Growth Strategies (HGB 273, 7:00pm)
February 28
Workshop #3: Building a Resilient Supply Chain and Operations (HGB 273, 7:00pm)
March 6
Workshop #4: Financial Analysis and Investor Pitching (HGB 273, 7:00pm)
March 13
Course Submissions Due at 11:59pm!
March 20
Workshop #5: How to Be a Top Presenter SEMI FINALISTS ANNOUNCED (HGB 273, 7:00pm)
April 2
Booth Showcase (HGB 273/275)
April 3
Judges Meet and Greet (Ballroom, 5:00pm)
April 4
Finalist Presentations and Award Ceremony (HGB 273/275)