2006 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year World Summit

Scheduled on 10th June 2006, the 2006 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year World Summit will conclude with the 6th Annual World Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Ceremony and Gala. This is the first time that the two major events will merge together for conducting this gala event and black-tie award ceremony. The entrepreneur of the year from various countries has already been selected. This is the time when the world entrepreneur of the year will be selected amongst all these esteemed and reputed personalities.

This represents an exceptional occasion for all the Entrepreneur of the Year winners form around the globe to enjoy the most esteemed business award experience in the world. 34 Entrepreneur of the Year Country winners around the globe will compete for this prestigious title of the 2006 World Entrepreneur of the Year award after being inducted into the World Entrepreneur of the Year Academy. The world Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2005 went to Wayne Huizenga, Chairman of Huizenga Holdings Inc. In 2004 it went to Tony Tan, Chairman and President of Jollibee Foods Corporation. India's Narayana Murthy, the Founder and Chairman of Infosys Technologies Limited claimed this esteemed award in 2003. In the year 2002, this award went to Stefan Vilsmeier, President and CEO of BrainLAB AG. Paolo della Porta, President, Chairman and Group CEO of Saes Getters S.p.A. bagged this award in 2001.

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year World Summit actions will take place at the Grimaldi Forum, a high-tech center in the heart of Monte Carlo. The conference will be conducted in English. The events commence from 6th June. The Ernst & Young World Summit Opening Ceremony will take place on 7th June. After short welcome remarks by Jim Turley, Chairman and CEO, Ernst & Young, discussion will shift to the access to Central and Eastern Europe, and the key to being the best. 8th June will witness hardcore business discussions on European Union, Global Brand Leadership, and the story of the journey of H. Wayne Huizenga, the Chairman of Huizenga Holdings and the proud winner of the 2005 World Entrepreneur of the Year. There will be rounds of discussions on individual responsibilities towards the world followed by Youth Entrepreneurship workshops.

On 9th June, the 2006 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year World Summit will see discussions on investment opportunities in Poland and neighboring countries, along with customer rapport management in a Multi-Channel world. 10th June night is when the suspense will be revealed. The 2006 World Entrepreneur of the Year Award will be declared followed by celebrations and good wishes. Form 6-11 June, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year World Summit 2006 will include insight and advice for leaders in politics, business, technology, science, and various other fields. By taking such active participation in hosting one of the major business summits, Ernst & Young gives an example of how the Big Four firms are encouraging healthy competition to enhance the overall business productivity.