UCalgary to host global conference for entrepreneurship educators and leaders

The Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking, within the University of Calgary, will host the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC) Conference from October 2–4, 2025, making Calgary the first Canadian city to host the conference in nearly a decade.  The conference is the world’s largest annual gathering of entrepreneurship educators and leaders, drawing over 500 attendees from around the globe. 

Hosting GCEC 2025 marks a significant milestone for UCalgary’s entrepreneurship community. As one of the country’s top startup creators and Canada’s youngest top research university, UCalgary leads conversations on the future of entrepreneurship and impact.

This year’s theme, Resiliency and Inclusivity in Innovation, reflects our belief that entrepreneurship should be both accessible and transformative—empowering people of all backgrounds to launch ideas that can change the world. GCEC 2025 will showcase the vibrancy of Calgary’s entrepreneurship ecosystem and invite global partners to explore how we can build a more inclusive and resilient future together.

Call for proposals: share your work on a global stage

We are inviting UCalgary faculty, staff, and partners to submit a proposal to lead a session at GCEC 2025. This year’s theme, Resiliency and Inclusivity in Innovation, challenges us to explore how we support diverse founders and help entrepreneurs navigate obstacles, setbacks, and moments of failure.

Submission deadline: June 6, 2025

You may propose a session aligned with the theme or within a general track such as:

• Teaching & Learning (courses, mindset, outcomes)
• Technology & Tools (AI, platforms, tech stack)
• Programs & Operations (incubators, accelerators, funding, teams)
• Community & Ecosystem (mentorship, partnerships, placemaking)
• Ethics & Research (entrepreneurship ethics, applied research)

This is your chance to share your expertise with an international audience and represent UCalgary’s entrepreneurial spirit on the world stage and explore how we Start Something together; learn more and submit your proposal here, or register to attend the conference and be part of the conversation.