Qatar University College of Business and Economics (QU-CBE) will be hosting the 4th International Conference on Entrepreneurship in Economic Development on April 24 and 25 in in collaboration with Qatar Development Bank (QDB).
The event aims to identify the experiences of developed countries in the field of entrepreneurship education, and to evaluate the efforts made in the State of Qatar and the region to teach entrepreneurship in schools, universities or for individuals interested in
entrepreneurship.
It will provide a platform to discuss the importance of entrepreneurship education for youth and to highlight its role in equipping students with the necessary skills and abilities to become future entrepreneurs.
Keynote speakers are International Council of Small Business executive director Dr Ayman El Tarabishy, author of the book “On Innovation” Terry Jones, TOP Institute – Australia Senior Director of Research Prof Brian Gibson, Australian Center for Entrepreneurship Research Director Prof Per Davidsson, and MIT Sociotechnical Systems Research Center Professor Emeritus and former director Prof Deborah Nightingale will discuss a wide range of issues related to entrepreneurship education, entrepreneurship education in education system, educating innovation and creativity, and industrial collaboration and
innovation.
CBE dean Dr Khalid Shams M A Al-Abdulqader said entrepreneurship education is a key factor in changing the behaviour of individuals and in encouraging them to innovate.
He pointed out that the CBE at QU provides two tracks to support entrepreneurship education. The first track is studying entrepreneurship as a minor specialisation for undergraduate students. MBA students may opt to an MBA concentration in entrepreneurship. The second track is the applicable programmes offered by the Center for Entrepreneurship to boost the students’ capabilities and skills in the field of entrepreneurship.
“This conference is an opportunity to showcase our experience in the field of entrepreneurship and to introduce new and innovative
programmes in this area.”
QDB executive director of Strategy and Business Development Hamad al-Kubaisi, said the institution is committed to supporting and promoting entrepreneurship in Qatar in line with its vision to develop Qatari entrepreneurs who contribute to diversifying the national economy through their small and medium
enterprises.
CBE Center for Entrepreneurship director and assistant professor of Economics Dr Mahmoud Abdullatif added that the theme of the conference highlights the importance of education in building the abilities and skills of
entrepreneurs.
Dr Mahmoud Abdullatif, Dr Khalid Shams M A al-Abdulqader, and Hamad al-Kubaisi announce the international conference.
