Global Entrepreneurship Week takes place in Geneva from Monday 16 to Friday 20 November 2026. Entitled “Libérez vos idées” (Free your ideas), it features around thirty free sessions, talks, testimonials, workshops and competitions. It is aimed at everyone who wants to start a business.
When
- From Monday 16 to Friday 20 November 2026
- Monday 16 November, 12 pm to 1.30 pm – “Starting a business in Geneva”, Uni Mail
- Monday 16 November, 5 pm to 7 pm – opening conference, “Creative entrepreneurship in Geneva: from idea to reality”, FER Genève
- Full programme, day by day, on the official website
Where
- Geneva, venues depending on the session: Uni Mail (boulevard du Pont-d’Arve 40, 1205 Geneva), FER Genève, HEG-Genève, Campus Biotech and other partner venues
- Some sessions can be followed online
What
Global Entrepreneurship Week is the world’s largest celebration of entrepreneurs. In Geneva, it is called “Libérez vos idées” (Set your ideas free).
Over five days, conferences, workshops, open days and networking help turn ideas into action. Topics include business creation, financing, legal matters, communication, marketing and sales. A “Libérez vos idées!” competition is open to project holders.
Who
Sessions are led by many partners, including the Cantonal Office for the Economy and Innovation (OCEI), Genilem, Fondetec, Euresearch, FONGIT with the Swiss Data Science Center, HEG-Genève, APRÈS-GE, Amethys, EdBuntu Consulting and ODDO BHF.
Info
- Official website – liberezvosidees.ch
- Organisers – five institutions lead the Geneva week: the University of Geneva, the Cantonal Office for the Economy and Innovation, the Fédération des entreprises romandes Genève, HES-SO Genève and Genilem
- History – Global Entrepreneurship Week has existed since 2008. Every November, it brings together millions of participants in nearly 200 countries. Geneva has taken part since 2011
- Price – most sessions are free, some require registration
- Registration – on each session’s page
- All events in French-speaking Switzerland – Genève Infos Agenda
Sources
- State of Geneva, Global Entrepreneurship Week 2026, accessed on 9 November 2026
- Libérez vos idées, 2026 programme, accessed on 10 November 2026
