Official Launch Event: JCI In Business Europe
Join us for the official launching event of JCI In Business Europe — a brand-new community created for entrepreneurs who want to connect, learn, collaborate, and grow together.
This special event marks the start of a movement built on shared knowledge, real connections, and the belief that entrepreneurs thrive faster when they’re part of a supportive network.
Date: 9 December 2025
Time: 18:30 CET
Platform: Zoom
What to expect
- 🚀 Opening message about the vision behind the community
- 🎤 Keynote speaker and entrepreneur panel sharing real stories & insights
- 🤝 Interactive business pitching sessions to meet fellow founders and professionals
- 🌱 Sneak peek into upcoming events, resources, and opportunities
Event highlights
The JCI In Business Europe will bring together JCI members, founders and professionals and global partners. The participants can connect with business founders, share knowledge, and resources that will help their business thrive.
Keynote speaker
Ullas Marar, Head of ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship
Ullas has spent a decade in the development sector, designing and managing entrepreneurship programmes.
He heads the ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship, steering its vision of creating a global inter-connected entrepreneurship network. Currently, the ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship network spans 15 countries. Previously, he managed a bilateral women-entrepreneurship programme on behalf of the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development, and the Indian Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
The programme directly benefited more than 900 entrepreneurs across India. Prior to that, he led scouting for Villgro Innovations Foundation, a globally-renowned social enterprise incubator based out of India.
He holds a Master’s degree in marketing management.
Local entrepreneurs panel: The Founder Journey, How I Started My Business
- Alejandro Palacios-Tovar | Conttigo Consulting & Services | Executive Director
- Markus Behmann | aLIVE Support | Founder
- Bart Vandezande | Anemo ®Engineering BV | Managing Director
- Stef Verbeeck | Pavlov | SR. Brand Strategist & Partner
Business pitching session
A dynamic session where the entrepreneurs present their business ideas or startups to the community. Each participant will have two minutes to pitch their concept, share their value proposition, and outline what support or feedback they’re seeking, based on a given script. The session is designed to spark collaboration, attract potential collaborations, and help founders refine their message through real-time insights from peers and mentors.
Programme overview
- 0–5 min — Welcome & Opening Message
- 5 min – Community Overview & What’s Coming
- 20 min – One Inspiring Keynote Speaker
- 40 min – Local Entrepreneurs Panel
- 20 min – Pitching Session
- 10 min – Q&A & Closing
JCI In Business Europe is an essential resource curated for JCI members venturing into the global business landscape.
The network is designed for:
- Startup founders
- Freelancers & consultants
- Growth-stage entrepreneurs
- Aspiring founders with an idea
The members can connect with business founders, share knowledge, and access resources that will help their business thrive.