Lugo to Speak at EDGE Summit 2024

University of the Ozarks senior Gustavo Lugo will be one of two student speakers at the EDGE (Education to Develop and Grow Entrepreneurs) Summit 2024 in North Little Rock on Oct. 30.

The University's Entrepreneurship Club, the E-Club, will send several members to the conference. The E-Club's leadership team will attend the summit, according to advisor Dr. Christine McCain, associate professor of business.

Lugo, a business administration and political science major from Diriamba, Nicaragua, will be one of two Arkansas college students who will speak at the conference's 9 a.m. session titled, "Transforming Futures: The Power of Entrepreneurship in Student Lives."

He will discuss how his involvement in entrepreneurship activities has transformed his life and future career, highlighting the programs he's engaged in and the support from faculty. He will offer recommendations for fostering entrepreneurial talent in other institutions.

The theme for the 2024 Summit is "Strengthening Your Institution's Innovation Ecosystem."

The EDGE Summit convenes university faculty to exchange best practices, expand professional networks, and share insights to foster entrepreneurial development among students. The event is being held at the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub in NLR.

Topics: Business Administration