Basel Entrepreneurship Night 2024

This year, we removed the tables, but we kept the disco ball—get ready for a revisited version of the Basel Entrepreneurship Gala, THE Night!

Join us for an evening you won’t want to miss, where you can finally dress up, connect with bold thinkers, and celebrate entrepreneurship in style. With a flying dinner, this dynamic evening is designed for mingling, sparking conversations, and creating unexpected connections—because at the Basel Entrepreneurship Night, every encounter sparks new possibilities.

Program

19:15 | Doors Open

Start the night with a welcome glass of bubbles. Take the opportunity to start conversations with new faces and snap some photos in front of our event backdrop.

20:00 | Official Opening & Global Entrepreneurship Week Highlights

Kick off the night by reflecting on the most inspiring moments from Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024.

Until 22:30 | Flying Dinner, Community Speeches, Awards & Surprise Acts

Enjoy a gourmet flying dinner by Bisskid while listening to insightful speeches from our entrepreneurial community; celebrate the successes, stories, and milestones that have shaped 2024 and be dazzled by amazing performances.

From 23:00 | Dancefloor Opens

Dance the night away with guacamolebois, a fantastic duo straight from Basel (where else?). Known for blending live instruments with electronic music to create an unforgettable sound.

Night Highlights

• Inspiration in Motion: Mingle and move as you celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit.

• Acts on stage: Be inspired by stories from our entrepreneurial community as they share their journeys, challenges, and achievements. This night celebrates all entrepreneurs who have made a difference through their vision and leadership. In particular, POWHER will honor outstanding female entrepreneurs with their awards, recognizing their exceptional impact and contributions. And who knows, there might even be a few surprise acts throughout the night from some of Basel's finest artists.

• Flying dinner: Enjoy a gourmet experience that travels with you.

• Vouchers for drinks at Sudhaus Bar: Toast to new connections and bold ideas.

• Dance the night away: For a fun, engaging conclusion to the night, guacamolebois will take the stage to deliver an electrifying mix of real and digital music—guaranteed to get you moving, right where beer tanks once stood.

• Go home with a prize: Join us for a chance to win exclusive prizes, kindly donated by Basel entrepreneurs.

Dress Code

We encourage guests to embrace a black tie style for the evening. Feel free to wear formal evening attire that makes you feel confident and comfortable. Whether it's a tuxedo, a suit, an elegant gown, or a stylish cocktail dress, we look forward to seeing your unique style shine!

As this is a standing event, you might want to consider bringing a pair of comfortable sneakers for the journey home, giving your feet a well-deserved rest after a night of dancing and networking.

Venue

Hosted at Sudhaus, once part of the historic Warteck Brewery near the Rhine, this unique space is more than just a stunning backdrop. Until 1989, it housed beer tanks and loading docks before being transformed into a vibrant hub for Basel’s creative community. Today, it’s managed by an entrepreneurial team dedicated to driving forward Basel’s diverse cultural scene.

What’s included with every ticket

Access to a fantastic crowd and vibrant atmosphere

Free Garderobe for your jacket

A delicious flying dinner by Bisskid

Drink vouchers for the bar (additional drinks available for cash or card)

A chance to win a great prize

Don’t forget to check out our GEW 2024 Fundraising Auction and place your bids on fantastic items generously offered by the Basel entrepreneurial community. Visit our auction page on Galabid to help keep the Global Entrepreneurship Week alive, ensuring we continue connecting and fostering innovation in the Basel region.

Bringing your whole team, prefer to pay by invoice, or looking for a unique experience to make the evening even more memorable?

Drop us a message at info@gewbasel.ch—we’re here to help!

By attending the event, you give permission to the GEN Basel association to use event photos and videos for online and print media, promotional materials, and Global Entrepreneurship Week presentations. But don’t worry—since you’ll be dressed to the nines, the photos are bound to be fabulous!