NITI Aayog, in partnership with the United States of America, is hosting the eighth annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES 2017) from 28th to 30th November this year.The event, to be held in Hyderabad, will be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The US delegation will be led by Ms. Ivanka Trump, Advisor to President Trump.<br/><br/>This is the first time the Summit is being held in South Asia. Hosting GES 2017 in Hyderabad will empower Indian entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas, build partnerships, secure funding, and create innovative products and services that will transform societies for a better future. It will not only bring global best practices to India, but will also create an irreplaceable place for India in the global entrepreneurial ecosystem.<br/><br/>According to an official release issued by NITI Aayog in New Delhi, the theme for this year's Summit – Women First, Prosperity for All – will celebrate entrepreneurship in all its strength, diversity and entirety.<br/><br/>The four primary focus areas of GES 2017 are Health Care and Life Sciences, Digital Economy and Financial Technology, Energy and Infrastructure, and Media and Entertainment. <br/>Entrepreneurs, investors and ecosystem supporters in these sectors will come together for two and a half days to participate in dynamic panel discussions, high-impact networking, mentoring and investment matchmaking. Interested entrepreneurs can submit their applications to experience the dynamism and opportunities that the Summit offers by 7th of next month.