Global Summit XVIII
Join us, for our 18th year of serving the Erie community with a new Global Summit lineup of groundbreaking researchers, writers, and presenters. The JES invites speakers from around the world to speak on a broad range of globally important issues each year as part of our Global Summit Speaker Series.
View the entire lineup here: Global Summit XVIII
Lake Erie Launchpad: Emerging Erie Entrepreneurs
October 26th,2026 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Speaker: Global Summit 2026
Modeled after the hit reality TV show, this event will showcase five to six Erie-based entrepreneurs making business presentations to a panel ofangel investors and successful business owners and entrepreneurs. Realfunding is on the line. The event is open to the public and anchored inthe spirit of America's 250th anniversary and is designed to put Erie onthe national stage as a city building its next chapter.
Location: Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State St. Erie, PA 16508
Date/Time: TBD 7:00-8:30pm
Admission: Early Bird Pricing - General Admission $25.75 / Preferred Seating $51.50
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Global Summit 2026
