International Congress Partnership Brochure

INTERNATIONAL CONGRESSof

Youth

Entrepreneurship JADE Spring Meeting

Partnership Brochure

24th-27th February 2011

Business collaborations, a key strategy for success

Dear Sir, Dear Madam, The first decade of XXI century is closing, and today our society rediscovers itself every minute. The role of Youth in this re-invention is significant – with tangible impact on values and relationships, theories and practices.

Ten years ago, in Lisbon, the European Union took on the challenge to grow and adapt knowledge, to be innovative and creative about the development of skills, aptitudes and abilities. It was then when the concepts of ‘entrepreneurship’ and ‘practical learning’ obtained new form, new shape, new meaning. The new element was the involvement of youth: this sector of pro-active, enthusiastic and fearless individuals, ready to take Europe to the next step. The next step being, of course, the knowledge-based market.

For the past forty years, the young entrepreneurs of Europe have been pursuing the recognition of their innovative method of knowledge acquisition: the concept of ‘learning by doing’. The persistence of the young people in this direction led to the development of Junior Enterprises – non-profit small businesses, run solely by students alongside their studies. Enchanted by the results of the Enterprises, universities and companies offer their support to the students (training, sponsorship, commercial projects).The impact of the Junior Enterprise Concept grows year by year, as the revenues of the largest business structures reach the million-euro bar.

In 1992, the Junior Entrepreneurs make another daring step by joining forces and establishing an international umbrella for their activities. Today, JADE – the European Confederation of Junior Enterprises – proudly unites 15 European countries, being at the same time linked with similar networks in Brazil, Asia, South Africa and the United States.

Being a representative organisation, headquartered in Brussels, JADE works in close cooperation with the European Institutions, Satellite organisations and the Private Sector in order to spread the concept of ‘learning by doing’ and promote the activities of the youth.

However, it was not until recently that the creativity and innovation of the new approach towards learning showed its true face: this time, by touching the very heart of our society, the higher education. Again, it was the young people who had the opportunity to work alongside decision-makers and develop what Europe calls today the Oslo Agenda for Entrepreneurship Education, which set the focus of higher education on the concept of ‘learning by doing’.

Recognised as ‘best practice’ by the EU, the Junior Enterprises have the key function of bridging the gap between academia and real business world, thus enforcing practicality and relevancy of higher education.

Being very visible on European level, today JADE engages numerous partners and supporters, providing them with access to the elitest students of Europe, their wide range of talent and skills, as well as tools for development of creative solutions.

It is therefore with pleasure, that I invite you to take a short journey through JADE’s values and benefits, people and stories, facts and numbers. We are constantly focused on adding value to our stakeholders, and we believe that you are no exception.

We wish you pleasant learning by doing.

Yours Faithfully,

Lorenzo Uberti, JADE President 2011

“I would like to stress the role played by organisations like JADE, and the importance of Junior Enterprises as learning tools and bridges between university and the business world, particularly in a European context”.

José Manuel Barroso, President of the EUROPEAN COMISSION

“JADE - the European Confederation of Junior Enterprises is a prime example when it comes to “learning by doing”. By fostering the entrepreneurial mindsets among students, Junior Enterprises help to provide a conducive and competitive learning environment, creating leaders for the future of Europe.”

Philippe de Buck, Secretary General of BUSINESSEUROPE

“We need to shape a more entrepreneurial Europe for the future of the next generations. JADE is doing an excellent job in this respect by offering students the chance to gain experience as entrepreneurs. This is why EUROCHAMBERS supports and promotes this initiative.”

Arnaldo Abruzzini, Secretary General of EUROCHAMBERS

“JADE has clearly recognised the important connection between education and business which I fully support. The initiative created by JADE can only help students to learn entrepreneurial skills and help prepare those who will eventually choose a career in business. I applaud the efforts of JADE !”

Stelios Haji-Ioannou, Founder of EasyGroup

“Entrepreneurship is widely recognized in Europe as a key force to drive the innovation process and to aid economies to survive the tsunami of global competition. JADE, has played an active role in this emerging ecosystem throughout these last years.

Kenneth P Morse, Director of MIT Entrepreneurship Centre

““For JADE “learning by doing” matters more than words, it provides practical assistance and the exchange of experiences. JADE is part of the true European asset - a spirit of Partnership and cooperation.

Günter Verheugen, Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Enterprise and Industry (2004-2010)

CONTENT 1. JADE at a glance 2. JADE Spring Meeting 2011 – Your bridge to the leaders of tomorrow 3. Partners Opportunities • Innovation Lab • Excellence Awards • Access to Student Market • Recruiting Opportunities • Brand Visibility 4. Agenda 5. Contacts

1. JADE at a glance Students fostering entrepreneurship JADE The European Confederation of Junior Enterprises is a non-profit international umbrella-organisation of enterprises established and managed by students.The network is currently composed of 15 Confederations and Consultative Members from Europe, summing up 280 Junior Enterprises.

The Junior Entrepreneurs Members of Junior Enterprises are students who want to get practical experience during their studies by developing their own professional projects and by offering different consulting services, experiencing unique learning opportunities in the real business world.The network offers them the benefit to exchange knowledge and experience and also work together on international projects.

Our mission To promoting the Junior Enterprise concept to third parties and providing extensive support and coordination to our international network in order to foster the entrepreneurial spirit among students during their higher education.

20.000 Students 280 Junior Enterprises 15 Countries - National Confederations 200 Elite European Universities 40 Years of History 16 000 000 â‚Ź Turnover

2. JADE Spring Meeting 2011 Bridge to the leaders of tomorrow Overview: 24th – 27th of February 2011, Brussels Being one of the most important yearly events of our Network, JADE Spring Meeting 2011 aims at fostering entrepreneurship among young people that can improve European economy and society.

More than 150 student entrepreneurs from the top 200 universities in Europe will gather together in Brussels in order to exchange knowledge and experience and to promote their best practices during the Excellence Awards ceremony.

JSM 2008

124 participants; Topic: Students Fostering Entrepreneurship, Main partners: Oracle, KPMG, Blackberry

JSM 2009

155 participants; Topic: Creativity and Innovation in Higher Education, Main Partners: UTUM, Nissan, Oracle

JSM 2010

180 participants; Topic: Social Entrepreneurship, Main Partners: ING, RedBull, Think Young

3.Partners Opportunities INNOVATION LAB Junior Entrepreneurs working on challenges of your every day business.

Outcome: real, creative solutions

JADE EXCELLENCE AWARDS Become a member of jury in a chosen category as an expert in the field

ACCESS TO STUDENT MARKET Open your business to new opportunities by gaining access to an international student market.

RECRUITING OPPORTUNITIES Get in contact with Junior Entrepreneurs with unique competences and recruit you future employees.

BRAND VISIBILITY Improve your company’s reputation awareness.

INNOVATION LAB During the JADE Spring Meeting 2011, your business can benefit from creative solutions developed by our Junior Entrepreneurs during Innovation Lab Sessions.

Previous Innovation Labs created by JADE “Becoming Manager” a business game organized by “Innovation Lab”, Milan, Junior Enterprise World Conference 2010.

“Innovation Quest”, Barcelona, October 2010

Why JADE Network?

“We are looking for ambitious, determined and goal-orientated people, the best specialists in their fields. We seek those, who are open to new experiences within the confines of a modern organization.”

Erika Andreetta, Director at PricewaterhouseCoopers

“We decided to participate to Becoming Manager because we have considered it a good opportunity to improve our employer branding and to assess the team involved in ‘real way’.”

Lucia Gariano, Recruiting Manager at Goodyear Dunlop

“I have very much enjoyed looking through the innovative and creative marketing plans you put in place during the Innovation Lab at the Jade World Conference in Milan, I was very impressed by the energy and vision you all displayed” Steven Duggan, Student Industry Manager, Microsoft Western Europe

INNOVATION LAB Friday 25th

14.00-15.00 the company presents the problem and answers the participants’ questions 15.00-18.00 The participants work in group to find a solution

Saturday 26th

10.00-11.00 The participants work in group to find a solution

14.00-18.00 1st Innovation Lab Session

10.00-13.00 2nd Innovation Lab Session

11.00-13.00 The participants develop a presentation of their solution and they present it 21.00 Business Dinner (Announcing the results of the Innovation Lab)

Thanks to the Innovation Lab you can..

• Get in touch with new ideas and recruit your future employees within 30 high profile Junior Enterprepreneur from all over Europe • Collaborate with Junior Enterprises on implementation of new ideas • Boost the image of your company by sponsoring a branded trophy Your company can evaluate the group results,as a result of that,the best groups will be honored at the business dinner in the evening.

JADE EXCELLENCE AWARDS The Junior Enterprise Movement is filled with great practices and success stories.The Excellence Awards is the yearly contest between Junior Enterprises and Junior Entrepreneurs that is showcasing best practices inside the network.

This year’s categories • Most International Junior Enterprise • Most Innovative and Creative Project • Most Collaborative Project • Most Entrepreneurial Junior Enterprise Excellence Awards Ceremony will take place on Thursday 24th February in the European Parliament with presentations of 3 Best in every category.

Your company will have the opportunity to evaluate applicants in a chosen category and reward the winner in front of all participants of the meeting and media.

STUDENT MARKET COMPANY INTRODUCTION Short introduction of the company during the Opening Ceremony at European Parliament in front of all Junior Entrepeneurs and media.

WELCOME PACKAGE Advertising materials of your company in Welcome Packages.

LOGO VISIBILITY Logo of your company on all the materials regarding the Spring Meeting.

PRODUCT PLACEMENT Products of your company placed in front of all participants.

RECRUITING OPPORTUNITY WORKSHOP Workshop organized by the company in order to recruit new employees.

JOB FAIR Stand in the worhshop locations CVs CVs of all participants of the meeting.

BRAND VISIBILITY SPONSOR THE JADE EXCELLENCE AWARD Part of jury during Ceremony of JADE Excellence Awards in the European Parliament VIDEO MENTIONING Logo of the company in the movie promoting the event WELCOME PACKAGE Advertising materials and products of the company in Welcome Packages PANELIST Part of a Panel Discussion during Opening Ceremony in the European Parliament GALA DINNER PATRONAGE Presentation of the company at Gala Dinner, placement of logo and advertising materials

4.Agenda JADE Spring Meeting 2011 Thursday, 25th February:

15:00-16:30 Opening ceremony and Panel Discussions 17:00-19:00 Excellence Awards 21:00-23:00 Gala Dinner (announcing the winners of Excellence Awards)

Friday, 26th February:

9:00-12:00 Workshops session (6 workshops in parallel ) 14:00-18:00 1st Innovation Lab Session

Saturday, 27th March:

10:00-13:00 2nd Innovation Lab Session 14:00-18:00 Networking Session

5.Contact Lorenzo UBERTI JADE Executive Board 2011 President Head of Private Cooperation Email: lorenzo.uberti@jadenet.org Mobile: +32 (0) 487 147 121

Joanna GRONOWSKA JADE Executive Board 2011 Spring Meeting Senior Project Manager Email: joanna.gronowska@jadenet.org Mobile: +32 (0) 488 194 752

www.jadenet.org 119 rue Potagère, Brussels - Office: +32 (0) 242 01 752

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