Youth Global
Entrepreneurship Day

A free, immersive day for high school students to learn from real entrepreneurs, test their ideas, and see themselves as founders.

Youth GEW Day has officially reached capacity! Schools can still join our waitlist to be contacted if cancellations occur or additional spots become available.

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Date

Time

Location

Cost

Fri, Nov 20, 2026

9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Bloch Executive Hall, UMKC

Free — students & educators

150 students expected

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Schools across KC

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Lunch & snacks included

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150 students expected • Schools across KC • Lunch & snacks included •

Built for students who want to build something.

About the day

Youth GEW is a free, hands-on day for students who are curious about entrepreneurship — whether they've got a business up and running or just an idea they can't stop thinking about.

Have an entrepreneurial mindset

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Have a business idea they've been thinking about

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Are interested in starting a business

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Have already started a business

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Want to learn what it takes to become an entrepreneur

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A Day of Inspiration & Connection

What students can expect

Keynote Speaker

Hear from an entrepreneur who has turned an idea into reality.

Maker Space & Marketplace

Showcase a business or idea, connect with other young entrepreneurs, and get feedback from business professionals.

Entrepreneur Panel

Learn directly from entrepreneurs about their experiences, challenges, successes, and lessons learned.

Networking

Connect with fellow student entrepreneurs, business executives, community leaders, and entrepreneurship resources from across KC.

Interactive Breakout Sessions

Explore youth entrepreneurship, business development, and what it takes to bring an idea to life.

Lunch

Catered lunch and snacks are included for students and educators.

Showcase Your Business
at the Maker Space & Marketplace

Students can showcase their business or business idea during the networking hour, connect with fellow young entrepreneurs, and receive feedback from business professionals.

Sign up for the Maker Market

Have questions? We're here to help.

For educators

Join one of our informational Zoom sessions to learn more about Youth GEW, ask questions, and hear what students can expect.

Monday, September 14

2:45 – 3:15 p.m.

Thursday, September 17

7:00 – 7:30 a.m.

2:45 – 3:15 p.m.

Join an Info Session

FAQs

Youth GEW Details

High school students interested in entrepreneurship — from students with an idea they've been thinking about to students who have already started a business.
Youth GEW is free for students and educators.
Bloch Executive Hall at UMKC.
Friday, November 20, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Each school can bring up to 20 students and educators total.
Students will take part in a keynote, entrepreneur panel, interactive breakout sessions, the Maker Space & Marketplace, and networking.
Yes, catered lunch and snacks are provided.