The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of the Year Forum® 2010, Zurich, 14-16 March 2010

ZURICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ernst & Young will be hosting the first Entrepreneur Of the Year Forum 2010 between 14-16 March, in Zurich, Switzerland. Over 80 leading entrepreneurs from 24 countries across EMEIA and previous finalists and winners of the prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of the Year Award will gather together to discuss key issues relating to enterprise and innovation, education and the environment.

The event will be driven by thought-provoking speakers, including Mark Jeffries, former Merrill Lynch stockbroker; best-selling author Dr. Jonas Ridderstråle, neuro-scientist and writer, Baroness Susan Greenfield; world influential environmentalist, Dr. Bjørn Lomborg; founder of IDS Scheer AG, Prof. Dr. Scheer; founder of ESCH, The Brand, Prof. Esch; co-founder of AriadneCapital and IndusViewi in Delhi, Bundeep Singh Rangar and scientist-adventurer, Bernard Picard.

The forum aims to develop and deliver clear messages to governments and communities on actions that will support entrepreneurship and sustain economic growth in the future. Billed as a "Do-Tank", not a "Think-Tank" the entrepreneurs will commit to action plans that will make a difference in their economies and communities.

For more information visit http://www.eoy-forum.com

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About Entrepreneur Of The Year®

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential, and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 135 cities in 50 countries.