Mini-Symposium on ‘Data Driven Insights for Entrepreneurial Nation’
About Mini-Symposium
An entrepreneurial nation is essential for driving economic growth, innovation, and societal well-being. In such a nation, the spirit of entrepreneurship is deeply ingrained in the culture, empowering individuals to create and grow businesses that contribute to economic prosperity. The purpose of this mini-symposium is to explore the key factors that foster an entrepreneurial nation and to discuss data-driven insights on how to cultivate a thriving entrepreneurial culture.
One of the key benefits of an entrepreneurial nation is its ability to create jobs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are often the result of entrepreneurial endeavors, are significant contributors to employment. As these businesses grow, they generate opportunities not just for the business owners but also for employees, suppliers, and service providers, creating a ripple effect throughout the economy. This reduces unemployment rates and helps uplift local communities.
Furthermore, entrepreneurial nations tend to be more resilient in times of economic uncertainty. Entrepreneurs are adaptive and often quick to pivot when faced with challenges. This adaptability ensures that businesses can counter economic issues, making the overall economy more stable. Additionally, a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem encourages competition, which drives businesses to continually improve and deliver better products and services to consumers.
Therefore, the mini symposium focuses and discusses in detail on how entrepreneurial nations foster self-reliance and personal empowerment.
Objective
- To raise awareness about the importance of building an entrepreneurial nation and provide practical tools and resources for implementing entrepreneurial nation initiatives within organizations.
Target Audience
Anyone with an interest can participate in the event.
Benefits to the participants
Participants of the Industrial Forum will gain in-depth knowledge of emerging trends, cutting-edge research, and data-driven strategies that drive entrepreneurship and innovation at a national level. They will acquire practical tools and frameworks to foster an entrepreneurial culture within their organizations and communities, supported by evidence-based approaches. The forum will also enhance participants’ decision-making capabilities by providing access to proven methodologies and real-world case studies. Furthermore, they will benefit from learning best practices adopted by leading regions and organizations that have successfully built dynamic and resilient entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Sessions
- 1. Keynote address
- 2. Workshops
- 3. Building an entrepreneurial nation
- 4. Creative tools, insights and steps towards fostering a startup culture
- 5. Student presentations on how digital marketing and social media platforms impact early-stage startup success.
Mini-Symposium Committee
- Dr. Jayani Hapugoda: jchap@ou.ac.lk
- Mr. Asanka Seneviratne: wasen@ou.ac.lk
- Ms.Dinushi Palawatta: dtpal@ou.ac.lk
- Ms. Nadeeshani Kobbekaduwa: sskob@ou.ac.lk
- Ms. Iresha Hettige: ishet@ou.ac.lk
Contact
- Dr. Jayani Hapugoda
- Email: jchap@ou.ac.lk
- Tell: +94 718607498