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The GCEC is the premier academic organization addressing the emerging topics of importance to the nation’s university-based entrepreneurship programs. It has become the vehicle by which the top, established entrepreneurship programs, as well as emerging programs, can work together to share best practices, develop programs and initiatives, and collaborate and assist each other in advancing, strengthening, and celebrating the role of universities in teaching the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.
The GCEC is comprised of more than 600 individual members from approximately 300 schools and college. The organization hosts an annual conference, an awards program, and provides virtual webinars throughout the year. In 2022, the GCEC launched a Center Leader Certificate program in partnership with the Center Leader Academy to train new and aspiring center directors.
The monthly GCEC Virtual Connections series covers a variety of topics for entrepreneurship center directors. Register to attend an upcoming session or watch previous webinars here.
The 2025 GCEC Conference is October 2-4 at the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada. Find links and details below.
Save the date for the 2025 GCEC Conference hosted by the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada from October 2-4.
The annual GCEC Awards are designed to showcase and celebrate the very best of university entrepreneurship! The 2024 awards were presented at the GCEC Conference at Babson College on November 16. The 2025 awards will open in late spring 2025.
Feedback from GCEC Conference Attendees
“The GCEC conference unlocked a treasure trove of ideas for new ways of teaching, best practices for delivering high quality student programs, and connections to colleagues around the country who are likely to be lifelong friends.”
“What I liked best was the ample opportunity to meet other faculty and people in a variety of roles from entrepreneurs to staff. The keynotes were innovative and inspiring. Loyola was a great host!! I’m so happy to have discovered GCEC. I’m delighted about this!”
“Diversity matters. Thank you for your selection of keynote speakers.”
“Superb quality across the board. Fantastic speakers, a great outlet for my work, excellent networking, etc. It was my first time at a GCEC conference, but it’s now on my radar as a yearly event.”
“It’s the top gathering in the world for our field.”
“Exceptional value for anyone involved with entrepreneurship programming.”
“Amazing opportunity to learn and share with other colleagues from other universities.”
“Incredible workshops and idea sharing.”
“This is the THE ONE conference for our team.”
“I met a lot of wonderful people and attended some great sessions. It really opened my eyes to how other centers are organized and where value can be added to the work that I do.”