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UNLEASH ENTREPRENEURS: UNLOCK ECONOMIES
The Legatum Convergence, presented by the Legatum Center at MIT, is the global forum on entrepreneurship in emerging markets. Every year, aspiring and established entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, angel investors, academics and others interested in entrepreneurship and bottom-up development convene at this marketplace of ideas.
Increasingly, entrepreneurship is being recognized for its role in creating prosperity and fostering good governance around the world. Today, innovation, entrepreneurial leadership and bottom-up development can effectively address the issues faced by low-income countries and stimulate progress in their economies. The two-day conference will explore the challenges and opportunities entrepreneurs encounter in the fields of education, health, technology, media, and manufacturing. The Convergence will also address financing and the nature of entrepreneurship from multiple perspectives.
Seating is limited. Please register early to guarantee your reservation.
Master of Ceremonies:
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Featured Speakers*
Fellows, Legatum Center at MIT
Aho, Esko
Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations and Responsibility, Nokia
Prime Minister of Finland, 1991-1995
Arteaga, Rosalia
Former President and Vice President of the Republic of Ecuador
Executive Director, Fundacion Natura Regional
Litan, Robert E.
Vice President for Research and Policy, Kauffman Foundation
Senior Fellow in Economic Studies, Brookings Institution
Meyer, Julie
Founder and CEO - Ariadne Captial,
Founder - Entrepreneur Country
Managing Partner - Ariadne Captial, Entrepreneurs Fund (ACE)
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Conference Venue
75 Amherst Street (Corner of Ames & Amherst)
Cambridge, MA 02142
MIT Map | Google Map | Building Information
Thursday, October 27th*
Friday, October 28th*
3:00pm Session Adjourns
*Agenda subject to changes.
Registration:
Professionals:
| 2-Day Conference | $225 |
| 1-Day Conference (Thursday Only) | $125 |
| 1-Day Conference (Friday Only) | $125 |
MIT Faculty and Staff:
| 2-Day Conference | $145 |
| 1-Day Conference (Thursday Only) | $80 |
| 1-Day Conference (Friday Only) | $80 |
MIT Students (Student ID Required):
| 2-Day Conference | $55 |
| 1-Day Conference (Thursday Only) | $25 |
| 1-Day Conference (Friday Only) | $25 |
Non-MIT Students (Student ID Required):
| 2-Day Conference | $100 |
| 1-Day Conference (Thursday Only) | $55 |
| 1-Day Conference (Friday Only) | $55 |
*On-site registrations will be accepted only if space permits.
If you are interested in covering the 2011 Legtaum Convergence, please email us and a team member will respond to your request shortly. In your email, please be sure to include the following information:
- - Name of publication
- - Description of request (event coverage request, speaker interview request, etc.)
- - Expected publication date
- - Freelancers: Please also include a resume, a letter of assignment from the publication that you are representing, and samples of previous work
Directions & Accommodations
The 2011 Legatum Convergence will be hosted at MIT's Media Lab Complex (MIT building E14), located at the corner of Amherst and Ames Streets in Cambridge, MA. Directions can be found below. Upon entering the building, please take the elevator to the sixth floor.
Conference Venue
MIT Media Lab Complex (Building E14)
75 Amherst Street (Corner of Ames & Amherst)
Cambridge, MA 02142
MIT Map | Google Map | Building Information
By Car
From the Massachusetts Turnpike: Exit at "Brighton/Cambridge" and follow the signs to Cambridge. Proceed straight over the bridge (on River St.) and take an immediate right onto Memorial Drive (the river will be on your right). Go straight on Memorial Drive and stay to the left. Go over the overpass at the Boston University Bridge and, continuing to stay in the left lane, pass under the Massachusetts Avenue bridge. Turn left onto Wadsworth Street and then take the first left onto Amherst Street. The Media Lab building is located at the corner of Amherst Street and Ames Street.
From Logan Airport: Take the Sumner Tunnel to I-93 North. Exit right at "Cambridge/Storrow Drive" and bear right following signs to Storrow Drive. Take the Kendall Square exit (on the left) and, at the second set of lights, turn left onto Ames Street. The Media Lab building is located at the corner of Ames Street and Amherst Street.
By Subway
The Media Lab is easily accessible by subway. Take the Redline to the Kendall/MIT station. Upon exiting the T stop, proceed down Main Street towards Ames Street. Turn left onto Ames Street. The Media Lab building is approximately 2 blocks down at the corner of Ames Street and Amherst Street.
Parking
Street Parking: Limited street parking is available on surrounding streets. As street parking tends to fill up quickly, we advise that you arrive early to secure a space.
Public Parking Facilities: The following public parking facilities are open 24 hours a day:
- 4 Cambridge Center, Entrance on Ames St. or Broadway (617-225-0830)
- 5 Cambridge Center, East Garage (Ames St./Broadway) (617-621-3115)
- 7 Cambridge Center, West Garage (Ames St. / Galileo Way) (617-621-3115)
- 10 Cambridge Center, North Garage (Binney St off of Broadway) (617-621-3115)
- Kendall Sq. South Garage, 350 Kendall St. (617-723-1488)
For more information on parking and parking rates, please click here >>
Accommodations
The following hotels are within walking distance of the conference:
Boston Cambridge Marriott Hotel
2 Cambridge Center, 50 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02142
Phone: 617-494-6600
Fax: 617-494-0036
The Kendall Hotel
350 Main Street
Cambridge, MA 02142
Toll Free: 866-566-1300
Phone: 617-577-1300
Map of event venue:
