Outline Programme

HIC Auditorium

The Convention opens with a Plenary Session on Enterprise Support Policy & Practice with a Government Minister and world-leading speakers arranged in conjunction with our sponsors. The Convention then breaks out into a several parallel workshop sessions on a wide range of themes and topics covering the whole spectrum of small business and entrepreneurship with case studies of best practice and discussion of the policy implications.

On Monday evening there will be a FREE International Welcome Reception and Buffet in the famous Royal Hall.

On Tuesday and Wednesday mornings the Convention will continue with an interactive programme of six parallel Workshops and debates covering the specified themes and topics in a variety of presentation formats and debates.

On Tuesday afternoon there will be a second major Plenary Session, focussing on Entrepreneurship Education Policy and Practice, with world-leading speakers and case studies of best practice in the field.

On Tuesday evening the numerous supporting organisations are being encouraged to organise their own Group Night Out for their members and invited guests in some of the many hotels around Harrogate Town Centre.

On Wednesday morning the Closing Plenary Session will focus on successful programmes for inspiring enterprise in young people in different countries, including several successful young entrepreneurs as role models.

Monday 8^th November		Tuesday 9^th November		Wednesday 10^th November
09.00	Convention Check-in opens	08.00	Check-in open Enterprise Expo open	08.00	Check-in open Enterprise Expo open
09.00-12.00	Enterprise Expo setting-up – in Hall D	09.00-10.30	Parallel Session 3 Workshop Presentations	09.00-10.30	Parallel Session 6 Workshop Debates
10.00-11.00	Refreshments & Internet Café available on Level 5	10.30-11.00	Refreshment break Enterprise Expo open	10.30-11.00	Refreshment break Enterprise Expo closes
11.00-12.30	OPENING PLENARY A Enterprise Support Policy vs. Practice	11.00-12.30	Parallel Session 4 Workshop Presentations	11.00-12.30	CLOSING PLENARY C Enterprising Inspiration for Youth
12.30-14.00	Buffet Lunch Enterprise Expo opens	12.30-14.00	Buffet lunch Enterprise Expo open	12.30-13.00	Convention Closes Packed lunches to go
14.00-15.30	Parallel Session 1 Workshop Presentations	14.00-15.30	PLENARY SESSION B Entrepreneurship Education Policy vs. Practice	OPTIONAL AFTERNOON TOURS (pre-booking required on-line) a. University Business School b. Start-up & Incubation Centre c. F.E. College & High School
15.30-16.00	Refreshment break Enterprise Expo open	15.30-16.00	Refreshment break Enterprise Expo open
16.00-17.30	Parallel Session 2 Workshop Presentations	16.00-17.30	Parallel Session 5 Workshop Presentations	NETWORKING The programme allows plenty of time for networking. The venue has many comfortable seating areas for both one-to-one and group discussions. Potential delegates are invited to join the Enterprise Promotion Groups on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook social networks to make contact with other delegates before and after the Convention.
17.30-18.30	Networking & Internet Cafe Check-in closes 18.30	17.30-18.30	Networking & Internet Cafe Check-in closes 18.30
18.30-20.30	International Welcome Reception & Buffet	18.00-19.00	GROUP NIGHT OUT Cash bar open HIC Level 5
18.30-20.30	International Welcome Reception & Buffet	19.00-late	GROUP'S OWN NIGHT OUT in several local hotels

ENTERPRISE EXPO

A display of publications, software, training programmes, financial and other consultancy services for small business support organisations and business-to-business networking groups will be open from 12.30 Mon 8^th until 11.00 Wed 10^th November in Hall D and Queen’s Suite Foyer.

Enterprise Expo open

Convention Closes

Packed lunches to go