The annual Global Summit brings together entrepreneurship educators from around the world to share best practices in pedagogy and advance thought leadership. The Summit provides optimal value for attendees through professional development content, exposure to host school and local ecosystems, excursions, and time for members to network, conduct business with each other, and socialize.​

2023 GLOBAL SUMMIT

March 12-15, 2023
​Santiago, Chile
Hosted by Universidad del Desarrollo

Joining us in Chile?

Attendees can access the detailed Agenda and the Participant bios.

Joining us Virtually?

As you know, the Babson Collaborative Global Summit is taking place in-person in Chile in March. This year, you will be able to view some of the sessions via live-stream and submit questions for presenters.

2023 Live Stream Summit Sessions

Monday, March 13, 2023

9:00 - 11:00 AM 
Chile Summer Time (GMT-3) (click here to convert time zones)

Summit Kick-off and Opening Panel: Entrepreneurial University Ecosystems in Emergent Economies
DeSCRIPTION
Part 1: Summit Kick-off
UDD president and vice president will provide welcome remarks, after which the Babson Academy dean will officially kick-off the summit.
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Part 2: Entrepreneurial University Ecosystems in Emergent Economies
Context considering the challenges of emergent economies, like a low level of institutional capacity or institutional voids. These contextual conditions (i.e., the market and institutions) for launching innovative start-ups are less creative and supportive in emerging economies than in advanced ones. However, institutional voids are a source for opportunities generation and therefore also an adequate space for entrepreneurs. The latter is true in part because ventures tend to adapt to unoccupied competitive niches, which is one of the characteristics of emerging markets. Following this last argument, the question of whether universities can use their entrepreneurial ecosystems to fill the institutional void present in their economic contexts is relevant and should be granted more attention. This panel will discuss how Entrepreneurial University Ecosystems evolve in the context of emerging economies.
SPEAKERS
Part 1: Summit Kick-off
  • Federico Valdés, President, Universidad del Desarrollo (Chile)
  • Daniel Contesse, Vice President of Innovation & Development, Universidad del Desarrollo (Chile)
  • Amir Reza, Dean of the Babson Academy and Global Education, Babson College (USA) 

Part 2:  Entrepreneurial University Ecosystems in Emergent Economies
  • Matias Lira, Dean, Universidad del Desarrollo (Chile)
  • Carlos Rodrich, Director of HUB UDEP, Universidad de Piura (Peru)
  • Wutnipong Warakraisawad, Dean, School of Entrepreneurship, Bangkok University (Thailand)​
5:00 - 5:45 PM
Chile Summer Time (GMT-3) (click here to convert time zones)

​Fireside Chat with Pioneering Researcher Candida Brush
DeSCRIPTION
She’s published 97 refereed articles, 16 books, and another 90 book chapters. Her work has been cited 32,000 times and she has served on 27 doctoral student committees.  She is a pioneer of women’s entrepreneurship research and co-founded the Diana Project co-founder of the Diana International Project, a research collaboration of more than 600 researchers, which investigates growth-oriented women entrepreneurs around the world. Candida Brush has had an enormous impact on the field of entrepreneurship and the people she works with.  Join Heidi Neck as she interviews Candida Brush on her impactful career and her predictions on the future of the field.  Come prepared with your own questions and join us for a fun and lively chat.
SPEAKERS
  • Candida Brush, F.W. Olin Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship, Babson College (USA)
  • Heidi Neck, Ph.D, Jeffry A. Timmons Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies and Academic Director of the Babson Academy, Babson College (USA)

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

2:30 - 4:00 PM
Chile Summer Time (GMT-3) (click here to convert time zones)

Chilean Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Action
DeSCRIPTION
2:30-3:00 PM
Part 1: Entrepreneurship Education: When to Start?
Like many of our Collaborative colleagues, we believe firmly that Entrepreneurship is the best engine for positive change in society and that everyone can be a Changemaker. We often wonder when the right time is to start motivating and teaching someone how to become an entrepreneur (or at least get them to consider the possibility of this in their future). In this panel we will hear from high school and university students about their experiences, and from an innovator in entrepreneurship education working in this context.

3:00-4:00 PM​
Part 2: Chilean Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Action
The Chilean Entrepreneurship Ecosystem has been recognized at an international level. It is not by chance that in Chile, according to the GEM 2022 Report, 30% of the population declares to be an entrepreneur in early stages and 50% of the adult population has the intention to create a new business in the next 3 months.
As in a proper venture, the Chilean ecosystem faces new challenges that go hand in hand with the need of growth and maturity according to its current stage. Persistent questions include: How should we strengthen and increase the impact of our ecosystem? How to make it more inclusive? What should be the role of the more mature entrepreneurs? How should an entrepreneurship ecosystem be governed?
The challenge is to ensure that startups experience growth that is organic, innovative and sustainable. This panel is an invitation to learn about the Chilean experience and present the challenges the local ecosystem is facing in a more mature stage. We will be talking about this with important active representatives of the Chilean entrepreneurship ecosystem.
SPEAKERS
Part 1: Entrepreneurship Education: When to Start?
Moderator: Guillermo Lessmann, Coordinator of Entrepreneurship, UDD (Chile)
Panelists:
  • Nicolás Castellón, UDD Student, entrepreneur, founder of Miido and winner of the Babson Collaborative Global Student Challenge
  • Kenneth Gent: Cofounder and President of “Entrepreneur” Foundation
  • Martin Ortega, University student and founder of Pawwy and winner of National University Contest Impacto Emprendedor
  • Magdalena Ulloa, Highschool student and winner of National Highschool Student Contest Impacto Emprendedor
 
Part 2: Chilean Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Action
Moderator: Vesna Mandakovic, Director, Entrepreneurship Research Group, UDD Business School, UDD (Chile)
Panelists:
  • Daniel Dacarett, Cofounder of ETM (Emprende Tu Mente)
  • Cristoph Schiess, President of Endeavor Chile 

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
​Chile Summer Time (GMT-3) (click here to convert time zones)

Improving Incubation and Acceleration Programs Through Sharing Experiences
DeSCRIPTION
Improving Incubation and Acceleration Programs Through Sharing Experiences
 The Babson Collaborative provides opportunity, but members need to take action to realize the full potential of the network. In this session, UTPL and Tec. de Monterrey will share how they identified synergies, came together through shared interest and vision in their university incubation and acceleration programs and made advancements together. They will share outcomes and lessons learned, and provide a roadmap that can be used to achieve more collaboration between the different members of the Babson Collaborative
SPEAKERS
  • José Manuel Aguirre Guillén, Director of Strategic Alliances for Entrepreneurship, Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico);
  • Marcos Antonio Vega Solano, Executive Director of PRENDHO, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja (Ecuador)​
2:45 - 3:30 PM
Chile Summer Time (GMT-3) (click here to convert time zones)

Collaborative Annual Awards Ceremony and Spotlight Presentation
DeSCRIPTION
Part 1: Awards Ceremony
We will announce the winner of the Member of the Year and Spotlight Awards and also present plaques to member schools who have joined the Circle of Influence, an elevated level of membership that celebrates their longevity in the Collaborative and their demonstrated collaboration, engagement, impact and leadership within our organization.
Annual awards recognize achievements and excellence in entrepreneurship education as well as the dedication and contributions of our members in supporting the mission of the Babson Collaborative. 

Part 2: Spotlight Award Winner Presentation
The winner of the Spotlight Award will give a presentation
SPEAKERS
Part 1: Awards Ceremony
  • Jamie Kendrioski, Director of the Babson Collaborative, Babson College (USA)

Part 2: Spotlight Presentation
  • The winner of the Spotlight Award 

Additional Information for In-Person Summit Participants

Location

The majority of the summit will be held on UDD's campus in the Las Condes neighborhood of Santiago. We have an all-day excursion outside the city on Sunday, March 12 and will travel into downtown Santiago on Tuesday, March 14 to learn about Chile's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Visa Invitation Letter

To visit Chile, citizens and residents of some countries will need a tourist visa. An invitation letter from Summit host, Universidad del Desarrollo (UDD) may be required. The visa process can be quite lengthy, so we encourage you to request a letter from UDD as soon as possible.  

To request an invitation letter, email Jamie Kendrioski (jkendrioski@babson.edu) and copy Carlos Mancinelli (cmancinelli@udd.cl).  The email must include:
    -- Your name exactly as written on your passport
    -- Passport number
    -- Passport issuing country
​    -- Date of birth
Do not email a copy of your passport.

COVID Documentation
[Updated February 23, 2023]


Entry Requirements
 You can enter with a COVID vaccination certificate delivered by the country where you were vaccinated plus your identity document.
 
Unvaccinated people must present a negative COVID test applied 48 hours before departure to Chile.

Random COVID Testing
Chilean citizens, residents and non-resident foreigners (tourists) will be randomly tested upon arrival. In the case of having a positive result, they must carry out isolation for five days.

Insurance
It is not mandatory to have health insurance, but it is recommended to travel with one that has coverage for COVID-19.

We will monitor and inform registrants of any changes.

Hotel

Our preferred hotel for the Summit is Hotel Regal Pacific, Las Condes (Address: Apoquindo 5680, Las Condes, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, 7560943, Chile)
We have a block of rooms held and a group rate (courtesy of UDD) of USD 125 (approximately CLP 105,998) per night for a single or double room. ​This rate includes breakfast.

The guaranteed room block will include 40 rooms until January 15, 2023, and after that, 20 rooms until February 14, 2023. After February 14th the special rate will not available,  and you will book with the best rate available.

To benefit from this group rate, Email reservas@regalpacific.cl. Include in the subject line: "reservation under Babson College room block"  
Provide your:
  --  Name
  --  Check-in/check-out dates
  --  Credit Card number and expiration date (if you prefer, you can always call to provide this: +56 2 2377 6000)

Hotel Cancellation Policy
Reservations can be canceled or modified without charge until 3:00 p.m. the day before arrival, for which you must require a cancellation number.
If the passenger does not show up, the value of one night's stay plus taxes will be charged to your credit card.
Changes in departure date can be made until 3:00 p.m. the day before the departure date, otherwise the hotel will charge a penalty night plus taxes.​

Arrival

The Summit starts in the morning of Sunday, March 12, when we depart for an all-day excursion outside Santiago.
.If you will join the excursion, you should arrive to Santiago on Saturday, March 11. The excursion is not mandatory but highly encouraged because that is where we start bonding and making fun memories together. If you decide not to attend the excursion, you can meet up with us for the group welcome dinner the evening of March 12 at the hotel restaurant.

Expenses

​Registration and group meals/transportation/events during the Summit are included with membership (for up to 3 people per school).  Attendees cover the cost of their transportation to/from the Summit location, lodging, and dinner on the night when we don't have a group meal planned.

Transport from the Airport

 Taxi
Look for taxis that have a black exterior with yellow roof. Most taxis have a meter (make sure they use it or agree on a fare in advance).
  • Taxi to Hotel Regal Pacific will cost around $35-$45 USD
  • Confirm the driver accepts credit card
  • Tipping the driver is not expected but you can round up to the nearest 500 pesos
Transvip (see below) also has individual cars for a price similar to taxi. 

Airport Shuttle (Transvip)
Airport shuttle called, "Transvip" to get from the airport to to any place in Santiago (and from anywhere back to the airport). The estimated cost is approx. 12 USD. Credit cards are accepted. Reservations can be made in advance or upon arrival at the airport. The vans hold 7 people. Transvip will group people into vans based on their destinations so a few stops will be made, but all in the same area.  Learn more about Transvip.  Also see Transvip FAQ.  Transvip also has individual cars for a price similar to taxi.
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Transvip desk at the Santiago Airport:
In the International Terminal, it is located at the customs exit, on the left before the exit screen. You will also find a customer service counter on your left, near door number 3 on the first level, in the area of ​​transport providers and rent-a-car. 

Uber
We understand that Ubers are NOT allowed to pick up from the airport.

Tourist Activities & Recommendations

PREVIOUS GLOBAL SUMMITS

2022: Virtual - hosted by Babson College
2022: Virtual -- Hosted by Babson College
The Role of Entrepreneurship Education in the Future of Higher Education
​The 2022 Summit explored entrepreneurship education in a post-pandemic world by examining critical and timely themes including: entrepreneurial pedagogy; growth and assessment of the university entrepreneurship ecosystem; and the urgent need to equip our students to think and act entrepreneurially under conditions of extreme uncertainty. 
 Recordings and materials >>
2021: Virtual - hosted by Babson College
2021:   Virtual --  Hosted by Babson College
Entrepreneurship Education when Your Campus is the World
While the global pandemic forced educators to adapt to online and hybrid teaching, this transition also identified opportunities to rethink the geographical boundaries and limitations of the university. The 2021 Summit explored the implications for learners, educators and educational institutions when geography matters less, technology matters more, and new paradigms present unprecedented challenges and opportunities. 
 Recordings and materials >>
2017-2020
2020:  Postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic

2019:  Cairo, Egypt -- Hosted by The American University in Cairo 

2018:  Valencia, Spain -- Hosted by EDEM Escuela de Empresarios

2017:  Bangkok, Thailand -- Hosted by Bangkok University ​