Join us onsite or online for Guinness World Record attempt at GSEW 24 (October 28 - 31)

Official Guinness World Record Attempt: Longest Interviewing Marathon

Global Student

Entrepreneurship

Week 2024

OCTOBER 28-31

King Solomon's Height, 26 Mango Street, Accra

The Global Student Entrepreneurship Week is a growth-focused startup event with students, budding entrepreneurs, and early career professionals learning from investors and entrepreneurs from Africa, Silicon Valley, the U.K., and beyond. Over 6,000 entrepreneurs joined the blended fourth edition themed "The Next Frontier of Innovation and Leadership."

I'm using this 5th edition to attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the Longest Interviewing Marathon, spotlighting our ReadyforWork digital career accelerator, a workforce readiness solution that helps Africa's young geniuses unlock their potential -- which we launched at GSEW 21.

Integrating Africa's Youth Into The Global Workforce

Estimates indicate that only about 10% of university graduates in Ghana secure employment within their first year after graduation. For most graduates, finding meaningful work can take up to a decade, according to ISSER. This challenge extends beyond Ghana, as youth unemployment across Africa has been described as an economic crisis. Hence, I established ReadyforWork to bridge the gap and unlock the potential of these young people.

I am leveraging this year's Student Entrepreneurship Week to attempt a Guinness World Record-breaking interview marathon of 96 HOURS. I've obtained all necessary approvals from the GWR team. My goal is to mobilize tuition scholarships for 100 young Africans, aged 16 to 35, kickstarting their careers through ReadyforWork. Please find donation details below or contact tomchrismails@gmail.com or info@sfanonline.org. Thanks! ~ Tom Chris

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From Previous Editions

Global Student Entrepreneurship Week 2021 Hosts 6,000+

GSEW21 was an exceptional experience, as over 6,000 guests joined the blended 3-day event to explore the next frontier of leadership and innovation. The world is moving into a new phase of global dynamics right now. Watch the highlights.

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SA entrepreneur wins Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award

22-year-old South African entrepreneur Denislav Marinov won the prestigious award after numerous submissions from all over the world. Read more

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SFAN makes a Splash with First-Ever Pan-Africa Student Entrepreneurship Week

The event was held to connect entrepreneurs and innovators using communication and knowledge exchange to empower young business owners. Invited speakers were helpful and played a crucial role in sharing business insights. Read more

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Student Entrepreneurship Week Attracts Global Speakers, Says Entrepreneur Emmanuel Gamor

"Student Entrepreneurship Week always starts with high energy. The event is crucial because we have a lot of young learners who want to understand how entrepreneurship can change their countries." Watch

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The inaugural Student Entrepreneurship Week Ghana was a huge success!

“Knowledge is just information. Experience is real learning.” — SOHO_Africa. Tweeted in passing by Soho_Africa, the above sentiment is underlying but central to the inaugural Student Entrepreneurship Week Ghana. Read more

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11:00AM - 12:00PM

First Session - Moderated Keynote (28 October)

The Next Frontier of Innovation & Leadership

Despite the tremendous improvements in technological advancement we're witnessing today, many people worldwide are still left behind. More so, the need for equitable leadership is going through the roof. How do we create tools, processes, and systems that empower people en masse?

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Speaker Applications

If you are interested in speaking at Global Student Entrepreneurship Week, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us with your portfolio and preferred topic and we’ll be in touch shortly.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Provide scholarship to ReadyforWork leaders. Make a lasting impact.

Contribute to a tuition to support 100 young Africans aged 16 to 35, kickstarting their careers through ReadyforWork. GSEW24 allows you to help unlock the potential of Africa's young geniuses. We have various scholarship options for you to select from. Please contact the SFAN team for inquiries via info@sfanonline.org.