There’s only one week left to get the early bird registration rate for Yukon UpStarts, a youth entrepreneurship conference that will take place in Whitehorse May 1 – 3 2015. BYTE invites all Yukon youth aged 18-30 to register and get inspired, engaged and educated about entrepreneurship.
Yukon UpStarts isn’t just for business majors or aspiring CEOs. It’s a fun, interactive event that will allow young people to develop innovative ideas and win prizes for their efforts. Conference Coordinator Adria Collins says that participants can expect to learn new skills and develop new connections.
Adria Collins is the Conference Coordinator for Yukon UpStarts
“You don’t necessarily have to identify as an entrepreneur to get something out of the conference,†says Adria. “It’s for everyone with innovative ideas who wants to learn how to turn these ideas into action.â€
With exciting guest speakers, hands-on activities, and informative workshops, participants can expect to leave with new experiences and ideas under their belt.
Participants will split into two streams: one stream for those who are interested in entrepreneurship but don’t have an idea for a business, and another stream for those who have a concrete business idea they want to implement. The stream with a concrete business idea will work on improving their business plan, and the other stream will develop an idea for an experimental micro-business.
On the third and final day of the conference, the micro-businesses will hit the streets of Whitehorse. Participants in this stream will win prizes based on innovation and success. Meanwhile, the second stream will pitch their business idea to a Dragon’s-Den style panel (and no, Kevin O’Leary will not be present!). This pitch will give them the opportunity to win prizes that will give them a head start on their business. First place wins an in-depth marketing analysis from Outside the Cube valued at over $5000.
We’re excited to welcome youth from the Yukon’s rural communities. Up to three youth from each community can register to receive a subsidy for travel, accommodations, and meals. All participants will receive breakfast and lunch each day as part of the conference.
So what are you waiting for? You can register for Yukon UpStarts online for only $50 until April 29, thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Community Development Fund. Visit the website or contact Adria if you have any questions!