A Spectacular Gala Night (Photo Gallery)
The ANDE Global Conference in Bangkok closed with a vibrant gala, celebrating achievements and honoring outstanding contributors. The night was filled with Thai culture, camaraderie, and the exciting announcement of next year's conference in Mexico!
The Global Conference Closes with a Night to Remember
The ANDE 2024 Global Conference in Bangkok concluded on a high note with a dazzling gala night on Wednesday, September 11th. Participants gathered to celebrate the success of the convening with a delectable Thai dinner and a captivating performance of traditional Thai puppeteers.
The evening also served as a platform to acknowledge some of the most exceptional contributors to the conference. Shawn Theunissen, CEO of Entrepreneurship to the Point and ANDE’s Executive Committee Chair, and Devin Chesney, ANDE Interim Executive Director, presented awards to the following network members:
First registered individual
- Ajay Menon of TechnoServe
Most active Whova user
- Jerome Adonnis • Entrepreneurship to the point
Connectors (individuals who generate new ideas and link people or concepts together to create value)
- Alterna
- Impact Hub
- Villgro
- Small Foundation (Acknowledged but not present)Navigators (people who guide or direct others, often through new, unexplored situations)
- Climate Collective Foundation
- Iceaddis
- Ideialab
- iPass Training Consultancy
- Lersha
- Selam and Tigist Consultancy
- Soil and More Ethiopia
Anchors (those who provide stability and security, keeping things grounded and steady)- AHL Venture Partners
- Dalberg Advisors
- FUNDES
- Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship at Santa Clara University
- TechnoServe
- Villgro
- William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan
Acknowledgment of the longest standing members (not present in the gala): Acumen, Agora, Endeavor, Pearl Capital, Root Capital, SEAF, and Universidad de los Andes
Before the night drew to a close, Pedro Martinez, Regional Director of ANDE Latino America, took the stage to announce next year’s Global Conference, which will be held in Mexico. This exciting news set the tone for the rest of the evening, which was filled with informal networking, lively music, and joyful dancing.
The gala night was a fitting end to a successful and inspiring conference, leaving participants with fond memories and a renewed sense of purpose. The informal atmosphere provided the perfect opportunity for attendees to forge new connections and strengthen existing ones, all while celebrating the power of entrepreneurship to create positive change in the world.
ANDE looks forward to welcoming everyone to Mexico in 2025!