- GES is an annual entrepreneurship gathering that convenes over one thousand emerging entrepreneurs, investors, and supporters from around the world.
- It is organized annually since 2010.
- This is the first time GES is being held in South Asia. It was held in Hyderabad.
- The theme for 2017 GES is “Women First, Prosperity for All” to celebrate entrepreneurship in all its strength, diversity and entirety.
- GES 2017 aims to empower Indian entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas, build partnerships, secure funding, and create innovative products and services that will transform societies for better future.
- It will not only bring global best practices to India, but also create irreplaceable place for India in global entrepreneurial ecosystem.