Past Events

History has shown us that times of great challenge can also be breeding grounds for innovation and new opportunities. Join this interactive session with esteemed Harvard Professor, Lynda Applegate, as she shares her current research focusing on the innovation taking place before, during, and after COVID-19. Come prepared to lean in and engage as there will be interactive components to this session that we hope will help you innovate in new ways during this unprecedented time.

Frank Cespedes teaches at Harvard Business School. For 12 years, he was Managing Partner at The Center for Executive Development, a firm that won awards in the United States and in Europe for its work with companies.

He has consulted to companies in many industries, is affiliated with PE and VC investors, and has been a Board member of Austral, Evenflo, Growth Play, HALO Industries, start-up firms, and the Education for Employment Foundation. At Harvard, he teaches Entrepreneurial Marketing, heads the executive program on Linking Strategy and Sales, and also teaches in the Owner-President Management program (OPM) for CEOs.

Frank Cespedes teaches at Harvard Business School. For 12 years, he was Managing Partner at The Center for Executive Development, a firm that won awards in the United States and in Europe for its work with companies.

He has consulted to companies in many industries, is affiliated with PE and VC investors, and has been a Board member of Austral, Evenflo, Growth Play, HALO Industries, start-up firms, and the Education for Employment Foundation. At Harvard, he teaches Entrepreneurial Marketing, heads the executive program on Linking Strategy and Sales, and also teaches in the Owner-President Management program (OPM) for CEOs.

90 minute discussion in small groups, sharing challenges and experiences with peers form your industry

Join two Profit and Cash Flow experts, Alan Miltz and Greg Crabtree, for a candid discussion on the financial challenges facing many businesses post COVID-19 and the practical steps that businesses can take now to chart the way forward. They will be pulling from real world scenarios and lessons learned and sharing more about the new “Business Recover Program” that they will be launching soon with EO Learning. Come with your questions ready as they have agreed to do a live Q&A with the audience.

It doesn’t matter how many times you fail. You only have to be right once and then everyone can tell you that you are an overnight success
Join serial entrepreneur and investor, Mark Cuban, for a candid discussion on the state of entrepreneurship during this challenging season. This is your chance to be in the “virtual” room with one of leading sharks on Shark Tank and hear first-hand, his insights on what is and isn’t working right now, what trends he has observed during this crisis and what he sees for the future beyond this difficult season. He is also looking to hear from you regarding your experience and how you are plotting the path forward in your business.

Becoming comfortable with the unknown is no longer a privilege of choice but a necessity. As we leap into our FutureNow, agility and clarity of self is vital to ensure our abundant tomorrow. Don’t be afraid to start over again, you may like your new story better.

Key Insights:
• Understand the moment and prepare for life as you now know it to be.
o Allow time to mourn your future memories.
o Clarify your panic barometer:
▪ What is happening? How do I survive? What are my opportunities?
o Equip yourself for a new life; this will be your energy catalyst.
• Focus your energy on what you want.
o Flow into the right states – mentally, emotionally and physically.
o Don’t allow external chaos to penetrate your internal state
• Follow your curiosity and find your wisdom.
o Heal the patterns of pain.
o Use time to be curious about your unique gifts and how they add real value to the world.
o Start with the end in mind.

“What? I never knew there was a science to making good decisions!” There is. It can help you during a global pandemic, and any other time you can’t see into the future.

A real decision requires action. Figuring out which action is “right” can be overwhelming, especially in complex, ambiguous, and changing situations. That can lead to inaction and misaction, which cause decreased revenues, results, and relationships.

The Decision Skills Institute helps business leaders overcome and avoid all of that. We took 50 years of cutting-edge research, applied for decades at global corporations, and created a framework that empowers individuals to consistently make better decisions, leading to better results, faster.

In this session, you’ll learn:
how to distinguish between good and bad decisions before you make them
what you should do before collecting or analyzing any data for a choice
how to turn burdens into opportunities by making good decisions quickly

Robert Glazer, entrepreneur, WSJ bestselling author and keynote speaker, shares how you can raise your game to lead others in a crisis. Many organizations are adjusting to a sudden new reality of remote work, often in a house full of children home from school. As founder and CEO of a 100 percent remote company, Robert offers practical solutions on how to excel while working from home, how to build a healthy, high-performing culture in a remote environment, and how to help your team excel in this new normal. Learn how to keep your team accountable without in-person touchpoints, brainstorm effective strategies without in-person retreats, and keep your team happy, present and engaged.

We will outline a strategic thinking method for innovation and risk mitigation – for both this viral disruption and the beyond-tomorrow trends (as well as what we can learn from the prepper community, when it comes to dealing with systemic risk…)

In this session, you’ll learn:
Create alternative future worlds so that you can withstand the current Corona and future shock(s)
Identify the most disruptive sociocultural, technological, economic, environmental and political (STEEP factor) drivers of change including how to respond to Coronavirus and its business impacts in the near and long term future
How to respond calmly and effectively and use the current climate for innovation and resilience

In times of unprecedented crisis, two types of leaders emerge. One type of leader operates from a subconscious realm of fear. In this state, stress-related symptoms of anxiety, panic, inability to focus, and insomnia predominate. When we brainSHIFT, we become the leader who quickly faces fears, rises above the panic, and finds a path to calm consciousness. Dr. Romie is a triple board physician and serves as a Chief Wellness Officer of a company of over 7000 employees. The brainSHIFT Protocol was created after three years of her research, bringing together neuroscience, integrative medicine, and mindfulness. In this 90-minute interactive training::

1) Score your current stress level and immediately implement three basic steps to lead with calm, decision, and precision.

2) Map out your fear pattern and learn how to rise above the panic.

3) Join an interactive Q&A on how to recognize and treat the root cause of anxiety, panic, insomnia, and ADHD.

Join us for the inaugural MyEO Sustainability Virtual Learning Series this Weds, April 15th at 9 pm EST. Our first topic is Purpose Driven Entrepreneurs. At a time when many are in survival mode, how do we stay true to our purpose or find clarity around our purpose in the midst of a pandemic. You must Pre register at the link below. If it’s not the right time zone – register and we will share the recording.

Are you suddenly finding yourself working from home AND around your partner all time (don´t even get us started on the kids being home too)! Forced Family Fun (aka Quarantine) can be stressful and it can also help us redesign what life looks like with our family.

The problem is how do we do that when our businesses are spinning, our kids are squawking during conference calls and we feel like there is no end in sight?

In this 60-minute interactive session, learn from entrepreneurial couple Chelsea and Ryan Avery, and discover the strategies they use to manage their family and run their businesses together from home for the past eight years. It hasn´t always been easy but it also hasn´t been quarantine-level until recently. Rooted with the same core values but contrasting personalities merged with polar opposite upbringings, Chelsea and Ryan learned hard lessons at the start of their business that grey them into the life partners and business partners they are today.

In this session, you’ll learn:
– Strategies to balance family duties with business responsibilities while working from home during a freakin´ global pandemic

– Tangible ways to increase connection and decrease stress when your relationships are not built on being together 24/7

– Identifying what annoys you about your partner and turning it into something you love about them

– How to remain positive as a family during turbulent times while managing all the complexities of unforeseen challenges that face our current and future business

We will review the many opportunities for entrepreneurs to begin a scalable and highly profitable side business that serves to either complement or diversify their primary business and other investments. We will discuss the models, trends, and opportunities in franchising today – including those best positioned to thrive in these unique times.

COVID-19 is spreading exponentially, workforces have been sent home, physical distancing and self-isolation are the new norm and schools out. Welcome to the reality of being a entrepreneur in 2020. Partner this complexity with a society that was already feeling burnt out, anxious and humanly disconnected and you have the platform for a perfect storm. Whilst the immediate priority is focused on flattening the curve, the long-term critical priority is maintaining the mental health of our society so that those who survive have the ability to thrive.

We find ourselves at a forced moment of inflection. Mother nature has sent us to our metaphoric rooms and given us time out. Time out to rethink the future of humanity and the role we have in shaping it.

Welcome to the human age! A place where those who put humans first and prioritise the mental health of our society will reap the rewards long term. But how?

It’s time to cultivate a new intelligence an intelligence that enables humans to cease reacting and start intentionally adapting.

In this session, you’ll learn:
What it means to be human and why it matters more than ever
A framework for amplifying the human skills required to navigate and unprecedented time so that we can not only survive but thrive

Your customer’s story just changed, have you changed yours?
In our online event, Rich Mulholland member of EO Cape Town speaks on re-building the story your sales team needs to sell in a new world of customers.

EO members from the regions most affected by COVID-19 (Hao Chen – EO China East & Ting Li (Kris) – EO Beijing) are sharing their experiences / advice in relation to the digital and marketing industries as they emerge from the crisis.

EO members from the regions most affected by COVID-19 (Greg Charlton – EO Shanghai & Du Tianji – EO Hainan) are sharing their experiences / advice in relation to the ticket sales / events industry as they emerge from the crisis.

In partnership with OUTTHINKER we are pleased to offer this event for FREE for our EO Community: members, accelerators and GSEA participants. PLEASE visit the site for more information on the speakers and times of their sessions: HERE

A unique opportunity to interact with the world’s foremost business thinkers from the comfort of your couch.

You will receive an email with zoom codes for all of the sessions, this link will be unique to you, please do not share.

Stressed out by working from home with kids in the house? Caspar Craven can help. The entrepreneur and motivational speaker spent 2 years “self isolating”, sailing around the world in a tiny boat with three children, aged nine seven and two, all while working.

You probably remember the moment you realized how big an impact COVID-19 was going to have (or has already had) on your business. It might have been when the event cancellations started. It might have been when customers started canceling orders or jobs. It might have been when the government announcements about various restrictions, closures or cancellations started. Regardless of when you realized, we are now in a state of massive change, uncertainty and financial crisis.

The goal of The Financial “Survive and Thrive” Program is to help you not only financially survive through the impacts of COVID-19, but to set-up and thrive in the rebound.

After this talk, you will be able to take the 5 steps to set yourself up to financially “Survive and Thrive”:

1. How to figure out your financial “New Normal” and get clear if you’re re-stabilized or if not, a sense of how many months you have left to figure out a plan B.

2. Dive into some cost savings ideas you might not have already thought about.

3. Find creative ways to access additional funds to extend your runway.

4. Shifting your business model to include and consider outsourcing options.

5. Prepare for the rebound. “This too shall pass”. How to think about the rebound and how to set up to THRIVE in the future!

Once we find ourselves in unexpected chaos, we need to thrive in it, not just survive. Challenges and changes are all part of this complex world. We need to be able to remain flexible during these times, so we can identify the current threat we are facing and develop a course of action to get ourselves and team back on mission. As leaders we need to get comfortable being uncomfortable and look for the opportunities that these new challenges can create.

In Corinne’s presentation you will learn strategies to adapt your thoughts and actions on a moment’s notice, to stay focused on the mission, power through these unexpected challenges, and develop a Chaos Action Plan.

Using Corinne’s Chaos Action Plan Framework, we’ll explore how to get yourself and team back on mission by identifying your current threat, impact, and effect is has on you and your business.

This fun, interactive session will have participants actively participating and doing exercises that connect the concepts to the realities of their real, everyday life.

EO members from the regions most affected by COVID-19 (Fabian Guerin – EO Shanghai) & Robine Young (EO Shanghai) are sharing their experiences / advice in relation to the Recruitment (HR) industry as they emerge from the crisis.

Join us for a session of cybersecurity with expert Izak Oosthuizen sharing best practices and James Rix sharing his experience within his company.
– The Ugly Truth
– How To Know When You Are Hacked
– What To Do During A Hack
– Top Survival Tips
– Password Management
– Free Tools

Preserving Cash is Critical
In this difficult time, it has never been more important to understand and manage your Cash Flow so you can preserve your cash.
In any given business there are up to 7 critical levers that impact your Cash Flow, collectively we call them The Power of One:
Price; Volume; Cost of Sales/Direct Costs; Overheads; Receivables; Inventory; Payables.
Understand your “Power of One”
It is important to make sure you understand which levers are most sensitive within your business. Do you know what a 1% or 1 day change in each of the 7 levers will do to your Cash Flow?
With this in mind, you now need to stress test your business. For example, what happens if:
Revenue drops by 50%
Collections blow out by 60 days
Suppliers remove terms in order to supply
You can use these simple scenarios to understand how far away from, or into, crisis you are.
Crisis-proof your Management Team
It has never been more important for your entire management team to understand your Cash Flow and the levers they can impact to minimize your risk. It is critical that everyone in your management team understand the stakes.

These are unprecedented times. Contingency planning when things are truly out of your control (as well as when things are in control) – what will your plan be if your business shrinks by 10%, 25%, 40%? How will you respond? Does your answer change how you should be thinking right now? Join Randy Nelson, Former Navy Submarine Officer, EO RDU founding member of 20 years, and best-selling author, as he discusses his contingency planning experience in the military and as an entrepreneur. Randy will highlight one of his influential Chapters in the Second Decision about reacting to a post-9/11 world, and how this may relate and differ… followed by a Q&A and open sharing.

EO MyIndustry Zoom talk centered about COVID-19 impact and experience shares within the Hotels/Tourism industry. Hosted by EO Europe and North Asia member leaders.
Insights from Andrea Grisdale (EO Italy) and Craig Ng (EO China East).

EO MyIndustry Zoom talk centered about COVID-19 impact and experience shares within the Manufacturing industry. Hosted by EO Europe and North Asia member leaders.
Insights from René Wiertz (EO Italy) and Vincent Djen (EO China East).

While the world continues to grapple with the Pandemic, the business of sales should continue on. The key is focusing on that which we have control of and coming from a foundation of being a resource to help our customers and prospects with their needs, opportunities and problems – being a keen and interested listener; keying on pain points; focusing on proactive communication; and avoiding the urge to “sell someone something”. This webinar will provide additional sales sensitivity direction that will enhance your personal brand both now and for years to come.

EO MyIndustry Zoom talk centered about COVID-19 impact and experience shares within the Real Estate Development industry. Hosted by EO Europe and North Asia member leaders.
Insights from Lester Kang (EO Honk Kong) and Roy Pang (EO Honk Kong).

EO MyIndustry Zoom talk centered about COVID-19 impact and experience shares within the Distribution industry. Hosted by EO Europe and North Asia member leaders.
Insights from Alan Bonfadini (EO Italy) and King King (EO Shangai).

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
EO’s signature events, EO Global Universities, enable attendees to learn from business experts, experience other cultures and build relationships with entrepreneurs outside of their chapter through unparalleled access to world-class speakers, once-in-a-lifetime socials, and immersive off-site adventures. Beginning in 1989, EO members from around the world have gathered annually for this four-day educational and networking global conference packed with opportunities to learn and grow, both professionally and personally.

From 11-15 March 2020, EO is heading to Sydney for the next EO Global University where we’ll give members an opportunity to view Australia and their own entrepreneurial path through a new lens as they unite, learn and develop with the University’s theme: 20/20 Vision.

When you step foot in Sydney, Australia, you’ll quickly see it’s a city that offers more than its laid back, friendly reputation portrays. Sydney surprises with its startups and dynamic culture, fostering an entrepreneurial spirit inspired by a uniquely Aussie willingness to “give it a go.” As the home to a diverse global and native-born community, Sydney’s culture, flavors and business attitude have combined to define Sydney as a bustling hub of possibility and potential, creating thousands of unique viewpoints in one city.

Although Australia may be known for its kangaroos and coastline, 2020 EO Sydney University is your opportunity to gain a new view of this unforgettable country, its people and its entrepreneurial spirit.

https://events.eonetwork.org/sydney2020/

Southeast Asia’s alluring complexity, coupled with its natural beauty, has always made it an unrivaled destination teeming with a boundless range of unique encounters and extraordinary sights. Discover the wonder of this region from 19-24 February as Entrepreneurs’ Organization travels through two of the region’s most captivating countries, Vietnam and Cambodia, at the 2020 EO Cambodia-Vietnam Exploration.

Vibrant and exotic, Vietnam and Cambodia offer an unforgettable experience by merging ancient, modern and futuristic worlds together. On this EO Exploration, you will journey into the past through countryside tours of Cambodian rice paddies and ancient temples, and get a glimpse into the future by taking in the hustle and bustle and innovation offered in each metropolitan area while enjoying the luxury of five-star resorts.

In this six-day long expedition, you will engage with members of two of the newest chapters at EO, EO Vietnam and EO Cambodia (coming soon!), delving deep-dive into their distinct history, culture, cuisine and businesses.

So, what else can you expect from the 2020 EO Cambodia-Vietnam Exploration?

Seamless transportation experience with private jet charters between each destination
Private tours of ancient Cambodian temples and rice paddies and the Cu Chi Tunnels in Vietnam, led by expert guides
Fine dining experiences at some of the countries’ most exclusive restaurants
Luxurious spa treatments and pampering at the Four Seasons Resort, the Nam Hai
And, many more surprises!
EO Explorations are world-class cultural immersion journeys designed for our members to experience new communities and customs like a local. The unique experience offers a deeper understanding of unfamiliar places, traditions and business practices that are only offered at Entrepreneurs’ Organization.

https://events.eonetwork.org/cambodia-vietnam/

The Power of Connected Growth
Entrepreneurs’ Organization Ireland is honoured and excited to welcome local & international EO Members, EO Accelerators & Guests to One Level Up 2019 – Ireland. The event will be held in our capital city, Dublin, a city enveloped in history, steeped in culture, blossoming in magic, music, learning and laughter.

When: November 27 to 29, 2019
Where: Dublin, Ireland

The theme of this year’s event is The Power of Connected Growth. The event program will have a strong focus on high quality experiential learning, networking and world-renowned Irish hospitality and entertainment. Guests will also be given tangible business insights from industry thought leaders and experts, while being immersed in a variety of world class, award winning venues, such as:

Guinness Storehouse (home to the legendary Irish brewery)
Croke Park (85,000 capacity stadium & home to the GAA)
Convention Centre Dublin (Ireland’s No. 1 Conference venue)
EPIC Museum (Recently voted Europe’s #1 visitor attraction, chronicling the history of the Irish Diaspora)

https://www.eoonelevelup.com/

The 2019 EO Portugal Global University will take place 29 May – 2 June 2019.
Registration will open in all regions on November 14.
Location: Cascais, Portugal
Agenda

EO Unlimited Hamburg
Discover Your UNLIMITED Potentials
Hamburg, Germany

One Level Up is an international multi-day learning event designed to help members learn and grow both personally and as business leaders.
You will be surrounded by entrepreneurs of all stages, listen to world renowned business leaders on a variety of topics, and participate in once in a lifetime activities.
Visit the event website

Dear Entrepreneurs, dear Friends of Eo,

we have been granted the privilege t visit the famous Castello di Rossino. Owner Lisa Lozio will take us behind the scenes and will share her story of what it means to own, restore, live and care for the 13th century castle overlooking lake Como.

Following the visit there will be a launch during which the opportunity is offered to learn more about EO, the Enterpreneurs’ Organization.

via Castello 4, 23081 Rossino di Calolziocorte (LC)

Venue: TBC
Location: Taiwan

EO Discover China Series is the flagship event of Greater China Region where learning, socials, networking and once in a lifetime experiences come together.

This year, the fascinating modern and fast paced City of Taipei will be hosting us. You will have the opportunity to have “once in a lifetime experiences”. You will hear from renowned speakers, as well as participate in business sessions, while enjoying a very special part of the city.

Venue: MIT Endicott House
Location: Dedham, Massachusetts, United States of America

Venue: Intercontinental David Tel Aviv

EO Unlimited Israel – Fast Forward

EO Unlimited Israel – Fast Forward is an exploration of vision and ingenuity with sprinkles of entertainment and a taste of raw nature. Above all, it is an experiment in accelerating deep connections. Israel is ancient and at the same time rapidly renewing, traditional and yet highly innovative. This diversity has catalyzed some surprising cross-pollination, breakthrough research and a unique culture of innovation.

We’ve put together a four-day program of talks, walks, experiences, demos and parties that reflects these inherent contradictions, the zest for life and the forward motion it propels. Join us this May 30th at EO Unlimited in Israel for a bold journey inside of Israel’s vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem to learn and grow together and for a conversation about the future we can create.

Venue: Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel and Hilton Toronto
Location: Toronto, Canada

Directors and Regional Council Sessions
15 April –  Director Training and Regional Council Sessions *invite only
16 April – Regional Council Sessions (+Presidents session) *invite only

Global Leadership Conference
16 April – Registration and EOXpo
17-18 April – General Session and Chapter Officer Trainings
19 April – Departures

Venue: Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Location: Philadelphia, Pennyslvania, United States of America

Venue: Carton House
Location: Maynooth, Co, Kildare, Ireland

Venue: TBC
Location: London, United Kingdom

Experience first-hand the remarkable journey of James Lawrence and his family. Repeatedly mocked for choosing a goal so big, Lawrence takes on the challenge of doing 50 Ironman races, in 50 consecutive days, through all 50 US States. His journey will make you laugh, cry, and possibly squirm in your seats in disbelief. 

Venue: MOROGLU&ARSEVEN 
Location: ISTANBUL, Turkey

Venue: CITRUS Restaurante 
Location: Barcelona, Spain

It takes a good portion of humility and honesty to look into the mirror of entrepreneurial ego and answer this question. If you want to see your business consistently run better and grow faster, Jörg Lahmann and EOS can help you and your team simplify, clarify and achieve your vision.

Venue: Centro Penitenciario Madrid IV (Navalcarnero)
Location: Navalcarnero, Spain

Venue: The World – Destination Unknown

Looking for your “Once in a Lifetime” experience? Here it is! Experience extreme fun, unique adventures and top notch travel and dining experiences. Where? You will find out when you board the plane. Members and spouses invited. $2600/person

EO MILAN organizes a COMPANY VISIT at 3Tcycling only for people invited by an EO-member
Speaker : René Wiertz www.3tcycling.com

From 25-29 October 2017, the 2017 EO Hyderabad University offers you avenues to learn from and network with those who have approached life with the spirit of Jugaad, as well as to unwind in one of India’s most exciting cultural hubs.

As entrepreneurs, we value the ability to work well within a team. Our companies depend on employees to collaborate together in a meaningful and impactful way helping our businesses to grow. Teamwork is critical at home too! Perhaps our family team’s success is our most important legacy of all, which is why we are honored to officially invite you and your ‘home team’ to the 2017 EO Family Retreat & Experience.

Venue: Renaissance Zurich Tower Hotel
Location: Zurich, Switzerland

The 2017 EO Unlimited Zurich will take place 5-8 July 2017. The theme for the event is “The waves of change”.

Venue: Hotel Michelberger
Location: Berlin, Germany

EO Lighthouse Event with Frederik Haren from Sweden

EO MILAN organizes a COMPANY VISIT at D3CO only for people invited by an EO-member
Speaker : Davide Barzaghi www.d3co.it

EO MILAN organizes a COMPANY VISIT at SIT SpA only for people invited by an EO-member.
Speaker : Stefano Scaglia www.sitspa.it

EO One Asia Golf Challenge 2017 will hosted by EO Korea in Seoul on 14-16 May 2017. Calling all enthusiastic EO golfers & friends near & afar for a WOW golfing experience and much needed catching up with your golf peers.

You will experience unique evening socials, participate in MyEO activities, build global friendships and help us kick off our 30th anniversary in style. As you prepare for this learning experience, I encourage you to go beyond your comfort zone and explore every opportunity that presents itself.

EO MILAN organized a COMPANY VISIT at Rocket Espresso only for people invited by an EO-member.
Speaker: Andrew Meo – www.rocket-espresso.it