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Mark your calendars and join us! November 12-19, 2008: Participate in the Global Innovation Tournament as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week. Everyone is invited.  
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November 12-19, 2008
In celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week, Stanford will be conducting the Global Innovation Tournament.

Schedule of Stanford Events
(Open to public, free)

Wed, Nov 12, 4:30-6:00 pm (Pacific Time)
  • Entrepreneurial Thought Leader Lecture: Tom Kelley, General Manager, IDEO
  • Global Innovation Tournament Launch and Mystery Item Announcement
Mon, Nov 17, 9:00 am (Pacific Time)
  • Tournament Submissions Due
Wed, Nov 19, 4:30-6:00 pm (Pacific Time)
  • Global Innovation Tournament Showcase Featuring Guy Kawasaki
  • Local winners announced
Fri, Dec 5
  • Global winners announced
February 18-25, 2009
Mark your calendars for Entrepreneurship Week 2009 at Stanford!

You can look forward to:
  • VC-Student "Speed Dating"
  • Networking Receptions
  • Cleantech
  • Start-Up Career Fair
  • Innovating for Human Health
  • International Opportunities
  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • Panel Discussions
  • Workshops
Details to come in December. Sign up for email updates at the top of this page (upper right).
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Global Innovation Tournament Video Contest Details

The 2008 Global Innovation Tournament is open to students around the world. Teams can be of any size. Your challenge is to create as much value as possible using a mystery object to be unveiled on Nov 12. Value can be measured in any way you choose. Remember, value comes from actually implementing your ideas and delivering results. To be successful, challenge assumptions, seize opportunities, be creative, and Make it Happen! Learn More »