Global Venture Lab 2026
AI Summit in Entrepreneurship Education
Join global educators to shape ethical AI practices
PROGRAM TIME
May 6–7, 2026
LOCATION
SCET, University of California, Berkeley
This May 6 and 7, as part of our 20th SCET anniversary, we are inviting you to take part in GVL. With a focus on AI and its use in the classroom and the role it plays in entrepreneurship and the substantial component of many of the new ventures, we are inviting top AI experts from Berkeley and beyond to share their knowledge in a small, engaging environment.
Generative technologies have disrupted every industry, none more dramatically than education. If you are like us, you're grappling with countless issues, ranging from how to leverage AI in the classroom to how to advise entrepreneurship students on ethical uses.
In light of these new challenges, we would like to invite our partners and friends to a special Global Venture Lab (GVL) conference May 6 and 7, 2026 to discuss the current and future impact of AI in Entrepreneurship Education. We hope participants can share their experiences and insights from their home institutions as well as participate in a workshop to develop Recommended Practices for AI in Entrepreneurship Education.
What is GVL 2026?
The Global Venture Lab (GVL) was started over 10 years ago as a gathering of top global entrepreneurial educators coming together at SCET at UC Berkeley to share best practices, look to the future of growing innovators and their ventures and to network and learn from a group of innovative thinkers.
Registration
- Early Bird Price: $250 (through March 15, 2026)
- Regular Price: $395 (starting March 16, 2026)
Need help registering? Email: margotwelk@berkeley.edu
Space is limited
Registration is required to attend
Interested in sharing your background and expertise?
Accommodation
Graduate by Hilton Berkeley
- $199/night + taxes (May 5, 6, 7)
- Book by April 5, 2026 to receive the discounted rate
- Discounted rooms are limited and may sell out
Hotel Shattuck Plaza
- $229/night + taxes (May 5, 6, 7)
- Book by April 7, 2026 to receive the discounted rate
- Discounted rooms are limited and may sell out
Traveling from abroad?
We want to ensure nothing stands in the way of you joining us in Berkeley. Because visa appointment wait times can be lengthy, we advise submitting your application as early as possible. We are here to help facilitate this process. If you need a formal invitation letter for your embassy appointment, please reach out to us immediately at margotwelk@berkeley.edu
Who should attend
GVL is designed for:
- Entrepreneurship educators and instructors
- Directors and staff of entrepreneurship centers, incubators, and innovation programs
- University partners leading venture, innovation, or AI-enabled education initiatives
- Program leaders advising student founders on responsible AI use
Why Join?
Peer Case Studies
Learn about practical peer examples of how universities are using AI in entrepreneurship education
Refined Practices
Work on a collaborative workshop outcome: Recommended Practices for AI in Entrepreneurship Education
Global Connections
Establish new cross-institution relationships for future exchange and collaboration
Shared Framework
Build shared vocabulary for key issues (learning outcomes, integrity, assessment, equity, and ethics)
Learn how educators use AI today and co-create recommended practices for entrepreneurship education
Contact Us
Margot Welk
Email: margotwelk@berkeley.edu
Susan Giesecke
Email: sgiesecke@berkeley.edu