Kansas Delegation Application | 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC)
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Represent Kansas on the Global Stage!
The Kansas Department of Commerce invites entrepreneurs, small businesses, investors and ecosystem builders from across Kansas to apply for the official Kansas Delegation to the 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC).
Dates: June 2–5, 2025
Location: Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Indiana
What is GEC?
The Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC) is the flagship global convening of entrepreneurial ecosystem leaders, drawing thousands of attendees from 200+ countries to collaborate, share best practices, and build the future of entrepreneurship.
About the Kansas Delegation
This is a historic opportunity to:
- Showcase Kansas’ small businesses and entrepreneurial leadership on a global platform
- Build national and international partnerships
- Expand access to capital and market opportunities
The Kansas Department of Commerce has secured 40 official delegate credentials to assemble a high-impact, representative group of Kansas leaders. Delegates will attend specifically curated GEC sessions, network with global partners, and engage in activities designed to maximize collaboration and statewide impact.
Scholarship Support
To ensure financial barriers do not prevent a small business from participating in this opportunity, twenty scholarships of $1,500 each are available to eligible delegates to help cover airfare, hotel, and meal expenses. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and meet the criteria outlined in the application.