EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2025

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Venue
Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, Square Beaumarchais, Monte-Carlo, 98000
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Date
Tuesday, 3 June 2025 - Friday, 6 June 2025
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46 days
until the event begins
How are entrepreneurs shaping a better future for us all?

EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year is the ultimate global celebration of purpose, impact, growth and entrepreneurial spirit. This annual event brings together the world's most visionary entrepreneurs who are shaping our future with confidence.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the stunning French Riviera to:
  • Connect with entrepreneurs from around the world, exchange ideas and explore partnerships.
  • Engage with inspiring, future-focused thought leaders in intimate discussion settings.
  • Discover the history and glamour of Monaco's culture through experiences curated just for you.
  • Meet the Class of 2025 finalists and witness the crowning of the next EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year.

Join us to celebrate 25 years of EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year!
How are entrepreneurs shaping a better future for us all?

EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year is the ultimate global celebration of purpose, impact, growth and entrepreneurial spirit. This annual event brings together the world's most visionary entrepreneurs who are shaping our future with confidence.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the stunning French Riviera to:
  • Connect with entrepreneurs from around the world, exchange ideas and explore partnerships.
  • Engage with inspiring, future-focused thought leaders in intimate discussion settings.
  • Discover the history and glamour of Monaco's culture through experiences curated just for you.
  • Meet the Class of 2025 finalists and witness the crowning of the next EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year.

Join us to celebrate 25 years of EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year!

EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2025

Join us for the ultimate global competition and celebration of entrepreneurs

to view your personalised content
Venue
Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, Square Beaumarchais, Monte-Carlo, 98000
Show all venues
Date
Tuesday, 3 June 2025 - Friday, 6 June 2025
Show agenda
46 days
until the event begins
How are entrepreneurs shaping a better future for us all?

EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year is the ultimate global celebration of purpose, impact, growth and entrepreneurial spirit. This annual event brings together the world's most visionary entrepreneurs who are shaping our future with confidence.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the stunning French Riviera to:
  • Connect with entrepreneurs from around the world, exchange ideas and explore partnerships.
  • Engage with inspiring, future-focused thought leaders in intimate discussion settings.
  • Discover the history and glamour of Monaco's culture through experiences curated just for you.
  • Meet the Class of 2025 finalists and witness the crowning of the next EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year.

Join us to celebrate 25 years of EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year!
How are entrepreneurs shaping a better future for us all?

EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year is the ultimate global celebration of purpose, impact, growth and entrepreneurial spirit. This annual event brings together the world's most visionary entrepreneurs who are shaping our future with confidence.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the stunning French Riviera to:
  • Connect with entrepreneurs from around the world, exchange ideas and explore partnerships.
  • Engage with inspiring, future-focused thought leaders in intimate discussion settings.
  • Discover the history and glamour of Monaco's culture through experiences curated just for you.
  • Meet the Class of 2025 finalists and witness the crowning of the next EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year.

Join us to celebrate 25 years of EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year!
Activities
Curate your Monaco experience by exploring the full agenda below. Plan your time to increase learning and networking opportunities.
Curate your Monaco experience by exploring the full agenda below. Plan your time to increase learning and networking opportunities.
Your curated agenda
Tue
3
June
Wed
4
June
Thu
5
June
Fri
6
June
09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday, 3 June
EY House, Hôtel Hermitage
Registration | Micro forums | Forums
Connect with fellow attendees through one-on-one micro forums and private group forums. Booking process coming soon. 
09:00 - 11:30
Tuesday, 3 June
EY House, Hôtel Hermitage
Networking breakfast
12:00 - 14:00
Tuesday, 3 June
EY House, Hôtel Hermitage
Networking lunch
12:00 - 13:30
Tuesday, 3 June
EY House Garden, Hôtel Hermitage
Class of 2025 welcome lunch
A lunch for Class of 2025 finalists ahead of the judges’ private session. 
12:45 - 16:15
Tuesday, 3 June
Various
Monaco experiences
Explore the exclusive cultural experiences available here.   
13:30 - 16:00
Tuesday, 3 June
EY House Garden, Hôtel Hermitage
Class of 2025 and judges private session
Key event
Mandatory for Class of 2025


A gathering between the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year judging panel and the Class of 2025. 

All Class of 2025 finalists are required to attend.
17:00 - 17:30
Tuesday, 3 June
Casino Square
Champagne welcome reception
Raise a toast to the Class of 2025 finalists at Casino Square in the heart of Monaco.
17:30 - 17:45
Tuesday, 3 June
Opéra de Monte-Carlo
Please take your seats!
18:00 - 19:15
Tuesday, 3 June
Opéra de Monte-Carlo
Official welcome ceremony
Key event


Formal introduction of the Class of 2025 finalists and this year’s judges. EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2024, Vellayan Subbiah, will share his experience as a world winner and kick off the 25th anniversary of this one-of-kind, global celebration of entrepreneurship. 
19:15 - 19:45
Tuesday, 3 June
Opéra de Monte-Carlo
Transfers from Opéra de Monte-Carlo to Yacht Club de Monaco
19:30 - 00:00
Tuesday, 3 June
Yacht Club de Monaco
Dinner and celebration
Connect with leading entrepreneurs as you celebrate by the sea at one of the world’s most prestigious private yacht clubs, Yacht Club de Monaco.
08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday, 4 June
EY House, Hôtel Hermitage
EY House open | Micro forums | Forums
Connect with fellow attendees through one-on-one micro forums and private group forums. Booking process coming soon. 
08:00 - 11:30
Wednesday, 4 June
EY House, Hôtel Hermitage
Networking breakfast
10:00 - 11:00
Wednesday, 4 June
Salle Empire, Hôtel de Paris
Plenary session – Scenes from the future
Amy Webb, World-Renowned Futurist; Founder & CEO of the Future Today Strategy Group

Futurist Amy Webb will unlock the evolving technological landscape that influences the trends and challenges shaping society. Peer into both the optimistic and less certain scenarios of the next 10 to 20 years for insights and strategies to help your organization, and your industry, thrive.  
11:15 - 12:00
Wednesday, 4 June
Salle Empire, Hôtel de Paris
Panel session – The business of winning
Hosted by Hanne Jesca Bax

Past EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year winners will discuss what it means to be a winner, the journey that follows, and how they shape the future with confidence. Gain insights from their business experiences and strategies for continued success.  
12:00 - 14:00
Wednesday, 4 June
EY House, Hôtel Hermitage
Networking lunch
12:15 - 17:30
Wednesday, 4 June
Various
“Experiences with” and Monaco experiences
Explore the exclusive cultural experiences and “Experiences with” spotlighting industry experts and leaders available here.
19:00 - 19:30
Wednesday, 4 June
Hôtel Hermitage
Transfers to Sector dinners
19:30 - 22:30
Wednesday, 4 June
Various
Sector dinners
New for 2025! Connect with other attendees in your sector to network, share insights, and discuss the latest trends and challenges. 

Please indicate your sector preference during registration. Further details, including dinner location and transport, will be confirmed closer to the event.
08:00 - 19:00
Thursday, 5 June
EY House, Hôtel Hermitage
EY House and EY House Garden open | Micro forums | Forums
Connect with fellow attendees through one-on-one micro forums and private group forums. Booking process coming soon. 
08:00 - 11:30
Thursday, 5 June
EY House, Hôtel Hermitage
Networking breakfast
10:00 - 10:45
Thursday, 5 June
Salle Empire, Hôtel de Paris
Plenary session – From footballer to entrepreneur – discussing the parallels
Gary Neville, Former Championship Footballer turned Entrepreneur
Janet Truncale, EY Global Chair and CEO

Janet Truncale, EY Global Chair and CEO, and Gary Neville will discuss leadership styles, maintaining focus under pressure, building high-performance teams and sustaining success. Hear Gary’s journey from acclaimed football player to leading entrepreneur. As an accomplished businessman, Gary’s ventures span real estate and hospitality, education, media, and sports.  
11:00 - 11:30
Thursday, 5 June
Salle Empire, Hôtel de Paris
Plenary session - The Legofication of AI: The superhuman catalyst for entrepreneurs
Sachin Dev Duggal, EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Class of 2024, United Kingdom

Sachin Dev Duggal will explore how AI accelerates entrepreneurship by amplifying human capabilities and removing technical barriers. Learn how AI impacts ideation and execution, optimizes decision-making, and redefines how businesses scale. This session will stress responsible AI development and challenge you to leverage it as a leader in this new era. More importantly the session will dispel the data myth that we need billions of data points for everything… sometimes more is less.
11:30 - 12:00
Thursday, 5 June
Salle Empire, Hôtel de Paris
Panel session – The business of leadership
Hosted by Mark Jeffries

Top leaders from various sectors and regions will explore the business of leadership and their diverse approaches. Gain valuable insights and learn from the experiences of these influential CEOs as they discuss succession planning and the unique challenges and strategies within different industries.  
12:00 - 14:00
Thursday, 5 June
EY House, Hôtel Hermitage
Networking lunch
12:15 - 17:00
Thursday, 5 June
Various
“Experiences with” and Monaco experiences
Explore the exclusive cultural experiences and “Experiences with” spotlighting industry experts and leaders available here.
18:15 - 19:00
Thursday, 5 June
Event hotels
Transfers to Salle des Étoiles, Monte-Carlo Sporting
19:00 - 22:30
Thursday, 5 June
Salle des Étoiles, Monte-Carlo Sporting
EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2025 Awards gala
Key event


We will honor the Class of 2025, celebrate the success and impact of all the entrepreneurs with us in Monaco, and announce the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2025 winner.  
22:30 - 01:30
Thursday, 5 June
Jimmy’z
The afterparty
Celebrate in style at legendary hotspot Jimmy’z. 
08:00 - 19:00
Friday, 6 June
Departures
Throughout the day 
08:00 - 12:00
Friday, 6 June
EY House, Hôtel Hermitage
EY House open | Micro forums | Forums
Connect with fellow attendees through one-on-one micro forums and private group forums. Booking process coming soon. 
08:00 - 11:30
Friday, 6 June
EY House, Hôtel Hermitage
Optional farewell brunch
Resources
Discover the inspiring, future-focused thought leaders that you will hear from and connect with throughout the week.
Discover the inspiring, future-focused thought leaders that you will hear from and connect with throughout the week.
Speakers and judges
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Amy Webb
Amy Webb
World-Renowned Futurist; Founder and CEO of the Future Today Strategy Group
Amy Webb
World-Renowned Futurist; Founder and CEO of the Future Today Strategy Group
Gary Neville
Gary Neville
Former Premier League Footballer turned Entrepreneur
Gary Neville
Former Premier League Footballer turned Entrepreneur
Vellayan Subbiah
Vellayan Subbiah
Chairman of Cholamandalam Investment and Finance and Executive Vice-Chairman of Tube Investments of India
Vellayan Subbiah
Chairman of Cholamandalam Investment and Finance and Executive Vice-Chairman of Tube Investments of India
Gaston Taratuta
Gaston Taratuta
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Aleph Group
Gaston Taratuta
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Aleph Group
Murad Al-Katib
Murad Al-Katib
President and Chief Executive Officer, AGT Food and Ingredients Inc.
Murad Al-Katib
President and Chief Executive Officer, AGT Food and Ingredients Inc.
Stefan Vilsmeier
Stefan Vilsmeier
Founder, Brainlab GmbH
Stefan Vilsmeier
Founder, Brainlab GmbH
Eduardo della Maggiora
Eduardo della Maggiora
Chief Executive Officer, Betterfly
Eduardo della Maggiora
Chief Executive Officer, Betterfly
Jenny Jing Zhu
Jenny Jing Zhu
Chairwoman, Lush Décor Home
Jenny Jing Zhu
Chairwoman, Lush Décor Home
Maurice Brewster
Maurice Brewster
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Mosaic Global Transportation
Maurice Brewster
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Mosaic Global Transportation
Janet Truncale
Janet Truncale
EY Global Chair and CEO
Janet Truncale
EY Global Chair and CEO
Mark Jeffries
Mark Jeffries
Speaker, author and event moderator
Mark Jeffries
Speaker, author and event moderator
Hanne Jesca Bax
Hanne Jesca Bax
EY Global Vice Chair - Markets
Hanne Jesca Bax
EY Global Vice Chair - Markets
Joice Maduaka
Joice Maduaka
EY Athlete Programs Global Lead
Joice Maduaka
EY Athlete Programs Global Lead
Asif Ramji
Asif Ramji
Founder and CEO, Venture Worx, United States
Asif Ramji
Founder and CEO, Venture Worx, United States
Linda Brown
Linda Brown
Board Director, Torrens University Australia
Linda Brown
Board Director, Torrens University Australia
Rafał  Brzoska
Rafał Brzoska
Founder and CEO, Integer Capital Group, Poland
Rafał Brzoska
Founder and CEO, Integer Capital Group, Poland
Mitchell Elegbe
Mitchell Elegbe
Founder and Group Managing Director, Interswitch Group, Nigeria
Mitchell Elegbe
Founder and Group Managing Director, Interswitch Group, Nigeria
Dr. Zhou Lihan
Dr. Zhou Lihan
Co-Founder and CEO of MiRXES
Dr. Zhou Lihan
Co-Founder and CEO of MiRXES
Rubens Menin Teixeira de Souza
Rubens Menin Teixeira de Souza
Chairman, MRV Engenharia e Participações S.A, Brazil
Rubens Menin Teixeira de Souza
Chairman, MRV Engenharia e Participações S.A, Brazil
Sam Smith
Sam Smith
Founder, finnCap, United Kingdom
Sam Smith
Founder, finnCap, United Kingdom
Motokuni Takaoka
Motokuni Takaoka
Founder, Chairman and CEO, Airweave, Japan
Motokuni Takaoka
Founder, Chairman and CEO, Airweave, Japan
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