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Together We Build: Experiential Full Day Conference is the signature event of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) Bermuda 2025. This full-day experience brings together entrepreneurs, innovators, changemakers, and ecosystem partners for an immersive journey of learning, connection, and collaboration.
The conference is designed to give attendees practical tools, fresh insights, and meaningful networking opportunities. From dynamic keynotes and hands-on breakout sessions to a live pitch competition and an interactive pop-up market, every element is built to inspire action and strengthen Bermuda’s entrepreneurial landscape.
Why Attend
Learn from Experts: Hear directly from global thought leaders, local entrepreneurs, and industry specialists on topics ranging from funding and digital tools to scaling internationally.
Choose Your Path: Tailor your day with breakout sessions focused on finance, the creator economy, business pivots, women in entrepreneurship, men in business, and digital transformation.
Get Inspired: Watch live pitches, celebrate entrepreneurial success stories, and explore how Bermuda’s businesses can make an impact on the global stage.
Make Connections: Network over a curated lunch, visit the pop-up market, and close the day with a cocktail reception alongside creators and innovators.
Take Action: Leave with practical strategies, new partnerships, and resources you can apply immediately to strengthen your business.
Early Bird: Conference Ticket
$189
Available September 19th - October 31st
Regular Price: Conference Ticket
$249
Available November 1st - November 20th
Who Should Attend
This conference is for anyone invested in entrepreneurship and innovation, including:
Entrepreneurs & Startups: Looking to grow, pivot, or scale their businesses.
Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Ready to learn how to turn ideas into sustainable ventures.
Business Professionals: Interested in innovation, leadership, and new opportunities.
Investors & Ecosystem Partners: Seeking to connect with Bermuda’s next wave of business leaders.
Students & Young Professionals: Curious about entrepreneurship as a career path or skillset
Early Bird: 3 Event Bundle Ticket
$329
Available September 19th - October 31st
Hourly Schedule
We Build Together: Experiential Full-Day Conference (Morning)
- 8:00am - 9:00am
- Arrival & Registration
- Arrive early to pick up your badges and enjoy a light breakfast and morning refreshments.
- 9:00am - 9:05am
- Welcome Address & Opening Remarks
- 9:05am - 10:05am
- Opening Panel: The Entrepreneur's Playbook
- We’re starting the day with a deep dive into Bermuda’s entrepreneurial journey over the past five years. This session begins with a look at BEDC’s impact from 2020–2025 — from the financial products that have fueled business growth, to the hundreds of entrepreneurs we’ve met with, and the success stories emerging from our incubator and accelerator programs. Following the presentation, a panel of local business leaders will share real experiences, and discuss how we can continue building a stronger, more connected ecosystem for Bermuda’s entrepreneurs.
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Speakers:
Alex DeCouto, Kris Furbert, Raquel Gonzalez
- 10:10am - 10:45am
- Keynote Speaker One: Mack Wilds
- Building Platforms for the Next Generation: Mack Wilds shares how he has turned his experiences into blueprints for others — creating opportunities, mentorship pipelines, and cultural ecosystems that empower future storytellers, artists, and visionaries. Navigating Hollywood and the Business of Entertainment: An unfiltered conversation on resilience, reinvention, and the lessons learned while breaking barriers and balancing artistry with entrepreneurship in today’s fast-changing media landscape. From Dreamer to Doer: Mack Wilds and Travis Weekes reflect on their journeys as creators who transformed passion into purpose — from early beginnings in music, film, and culture to building influential careers rooted in authenticity and creativity.
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Speakers:
Travis Weekes, Tristan Mack Wilds
- 10:45am - 11:00am
- Brain Break & Networking
Breakout Sessions: 11am - 12pm (Attend Your Choice of One Breakout Session)
- 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Finance First: Know Your Numbers, Grow Your Business
- A candid conversation about the power of financial clarity for business success.
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Speakers:
Donte Hunt, Kidist Emery, Megan Nesbitt, Michael Veale, Simon Glass
- 11:00am - 12:00pm
- The Creator Economy & Monetizing Your Craft
- What does it really mean to be a creator in 2025? How are people turning their talents into thriving businesses, building communities beyond borders, and redefining what success looks like? We’re here to learn from the real experiences of both local and international creatives that have successfully turned their talents into money making creative careers. Join us as they share insights and spark ideas that inspire action.
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Speakers:
Christina (Hammond) Wilds, MPS, Dion Greene, Shantia Seymour, Travis Weekes, Tristan Mack Wilds
- 11:00am - 12:00pm
- 8 Areas of Your Life: Equality Education
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Speakers:
Arianna Rose, Soleil Laurent
We Build Together: Experiential Full-Day Conference (Afternoon)
- 12:00pm - 1:30pm
- Networking Lunch & B2B Resource Market
- 1:30pm - 2:05pm
- Keynote Speaker Two: Pinky Cole
- The entrepreneurial journey of Pinky Cole.
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Speakers:
Pinky Cole
- 2:05pm - 2:30pm
- Brain Break & Networking
Breakout Sessions: 2:30pm - 3:30pm (Attend Your Choice of One Breakout Session)
- 2:30pm - 3:30pm
- The Business of Her
- This impactful 1-hour session brings together powerhouse women entrepreneurs—Gayneté Jones, Founder of Best Periodt; Mother-Daughter duo Gina Spence & Isis Benjamin, Founders of House of Isis; and Carla Zuill, Founder of Shehub.TV —to share their journeys of building successful businesses overseas, aptly Moderated by Rebecca Singleton, Founder of TABS and BEDC Board Director. From the highs of success to the challenges along the way, their stories are meant to inspire, empower, and ignite purpose in every attendee. Blending heartfelt storytelling with an interactive “Build Her Blueprint” visioning activity, this session is designed to move women from aspiration to action. It’s more than a panel—it’s a space to reflect, connect, and walk away with a clear sense of direction.
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Speakers:
Carla Zuill, Gayneté Jones, Gina Spence, Isis Benjamin, Rebecca Singleton
- 2:30pm - 3:30pm
- Men in Business: Modern Masculinity & Leadership in Business
- This session isn’t about ego or branding - it's about the real-life mental, emotional, and financial battles that men face behind the scenes. We’re pulling the curtain back. You don’t have to have it all together. Let’s talk about it.
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Speakers:
Daniel Woods, Dr. Carlton C. Crockwell Sr., Dr. Ernest Peets, Leon Bascome, Nhuri Bashir
- 2:30pm - 3:30pm
- Digital Domination: Tools & Tech for Scaling Up
- Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the entrepreneurial landscape. This engaging talk explores the tools, trends, and strategies that empower founders to harness AI for innovation, efficiency, and growth. From automating workflows to redefining creativity, “Digital Domination” dives into how tomorrow’s entrepreneurs can lead in an increasingly intelligent world.
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Speakers:
Aaron Smith
We Build Together: Experiential Full-Day Conference (Wrap Up)
- 3:30pm - 4:15pm
- Mini Pitch Bowl
- Join us for a Mini Pitch Bowl showdown where two entrepreneurs will pitch their business in a rapid fire style experience with live audience voting and cash prizes!
- 4:15pm - 4:55pm
- Bermuda to the World: Going Global from a Small Island
- This session encourages Bermudian entrepreneurs across all sectors to think beyond local markets and explore what it truly means to operate and scale overseas. Speakers will share insights on shipping internationally, navigating legal and regulatory environments, creating global partnerships, protecting intellectual property, and overcoming challenges in foreign markets. The goal is to help entrepreneurs shift their mindset to thinking overseas, understand the realities of exporting, and leave with practical steps they can take toward global expansion.
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Speakers:
Fiona Bada, Gayneté Jones, Joyce Hayward, Malcolm Gosling
- 4:55pm - 5:00pm
- Closing Remarks
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Speakers:
Erica Smith
- 5:00pm - 8:00pm
- Cocktails with Creators Closing Party
