2013 Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization (CEO) National Conference

The 2013 CEO National Conference is an educational, inspiring, and motivating event for college students, entrepreneurs, faculty, and others. The conference will host around 1,400 students and will feature the National Elevator Pitch Competition, workshops, mentoring, breakout sessions, keynote speakers, networking events, social events, and more. The goal of the conference is to inspire students to start their own business and to help those who are already working on their own venture.

2012 Conference Recap

• 1,388 Students, entrepreneurs, professors, and professionals attended the event
• Of those surveyed, over 98% of the students who attended the CEO National Conference said that the CEO conference has made it more likely or much more likely to start or move forward with their business

• Speakers included Jeff Hoffman (Priceline.com Founding Member), Michael DeLazzer (RedBox), Aaron Steed (Meathead Movers), Jason Lucash (OrigAudio Founder, Shark Tank Participant), Chris Stevens (Keurig Founding Member), John Hughes (Fannie Mae Candies), Jack DeBoer (Father of the Extended Stay Hotel), and many more
• Over 80% of those who were surveyed are interested in coming back to the CEO conference

• Student quotes from evaluations:
• "It was fantastic! I will come back next year"
• "This conference is second to none. Amazing."
• "Great outcome! Amazing speakers, very motivating!"

Students from across North America and as far away as Austrailia attend the event to meet entrepreneurs, learn from successful examples, make new connections, and to use information and tools they gain from the event to apply to their current or future business.

The conference is operated on a limited budget and relies on volunteers, sponsors, and entrepreneurs to contribute to the event so as many students and schools can attend affordably.

Topics at the conference include technology, business ethics, self employment in the arts, startups, hiring, social entrepreneurship, tips and advice, and much more.