Virtual Event
What is the Women's Entrepreneurship Day Conference?
BEDC Presents the 2021 Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Conference that you don’t want to miss! Join us for a day of Inspiration, Empowerment, Inclusion and Elevation in celebration of Women in Entrepreneurship.
Enjoy a dynamic virtual conference that will have you engaged, learning, and entertained. The conference will include international and local speakers, workshops, an all female vendor market, a pitch competition, food delivered right to your door, and must have swag!
WEDC Pre-Brunch: $50
Sunday, November 14 | 11:30am - 2pm
This ticket is for Brunch Attendance Only and includes:
Two keynote speakers.
Brunch food for pick up at Huckleberry in the morning, before the event (pick up between 9 – 10:30am).
A mixology demonstration and a kit to follow along from Bacardi (must be 18yrs+ to receive).
Chance to win prizes and an exclusive Bacardi prize.
**Swag can be collected from the Washington Mall on Wednesday, November 17th from 10-2pm. Or arrangements can be made for pickup.
General Conference Admission: $70
Friday, November 19 | 8am - 6pm
This ticket is for Conference Attendance Only and includes:
Swag: Treat yourself with goodies from our sponsors.
Keynote Speakers and Panel Discussions.
Women’s Pitch Competition.
Female Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
Networking: Connect with other inspiring people from Bermuda and around the world.
Vendor market: Check out what our vendors have to offer.
Food vouchers: Grab breakfast, lunch, or a snack during the conference with a complimentary Sargasso coupon that can be redeemed on the Sargasso App.
Prizes: Win a little something extra!
**Swag can be collected from the Washington Mall on Wednesday, November 17th from 10-2pm. Or arrangements can be made for pickup.
VIP Admission: $110
Sunday, November 14 & Friday, November 19
This ticket grants access to attend the WEDC Brunch on Sunday, Nov 14th & the WEDC Conference on Friday, Nov 19th. It also includes all items, prizes and experiences from the two events, including:
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Two keynote speakers.
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Brunch for pick up at Huckleberry before the event (pick up between 9 – 10:30am)
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A mixology demonstration and a kit to follow along from Bacardi (must be 18yrs+ to receive).
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Chance to win prizes and an exclusive Bacardi prize.
**Swag can be collected from the Washington Mall on Wednesday, November 17th from 10-2pm. Or arrangements can be made for pickup.
Sold out!
Hourly Schedule
#PerSHEverance - Women's Entrepreneurship Day Conference Agenda
- 8:00am - 8:55am
- Online Registration Entrance
- 8:55am - 9:00am
- Welcome and Introduction of Keynote Speaker
- 9:00am - 9:45am
- CONFIDENCE…TO TAKE THE DEEP DIVE
- Keynote - International Speaker - Nancy Watmore
- 9:45am - 10:00am
- Coffee Break - Morning Snacks - Social Media Posting for Prizes
- 10:00am - 10:45am
- Women in Branding
- How to be strong in a small community | How to be creative again | How do you pivot | Knowing when to get help
- 10:45am - 11:00am
- Social Media Posting for Prizes
- 11:00am - 11:45am
- LEADING THROUGH UNCERTAINTY AND CHANGE - WOMEN IN RESILIENCE
- Keynote - International Speaker - Donna Dupont, Founder / Foresight & Design Strategist at Purple Compass
- 11:45am - 12:00pm
- Social Media Posting for Prizes
- 12:00pm - 12:45pm
- Women in Finance
- How do you make all your payments | The Challenges of Entrepreneurship | Keeping your business going | How do you keep your staff
- 12:45pm - 1:00pm
- Lunch Break - Networking and Social Media Posting Opportunity for Prizes
- 1:00pm - 1:45pm
- OVERCOMING CHALLENGES NO MATTER WHAT YOUR BACKGROUND
- Keynote - International Speaker - Aisha Bowe, Founder and CEO of STEMBoard
- 1:45pm - 2:00pm
- Social Media Posting for Prizes
- 2:00pm - 2:45pm
- Women in Technology
- Navigating Entrepreneurship in a Pandemic | Knowing when to turn your hobby into a business | How do you deal with set backs | How do you get through it successfully
- 2:45pm - 3:15pm
- Pitch Competition - Video of 3 top finalist
- 3:15pm - 3:45pm
- Coffee Break & Pitch Competition Voting - Afternoon Snacks
- 3:45pm - 4:30pm
- Women in Health
- Knowing when to switch off and take that well deserved break | Persevering through Mental Health | How to smile beyond the mask | Finding that Balance
- 4:30pm - 4:45pm
- Pitch Competition Winners and Women of the Year 2020/2021 Announced
- 4:45pm - 5:00pm
- Prizes, Wrap Up and Thank You
- 5:00pm - 6:00pm
- Cocktails, Networking and Vendor Pop Up Market Shopping Online
Our Sponsors
The Youth Pitch Competition has become an annual event that people look forward to every year and it continues to create opportunities for new ideas to be realized. This cooperative effort is made possible through public and private partnerships that lay the foundation for new young entrepreneurs.
