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Entrepreneurship Society

Reading Entrepreneurs, the University of Reading's Entrepreneurship Society, aims to encourage student innovation and entrepreneurship through a range of events and initiatives. It is led by the student society committee through the Reading Students' Union and supported by Henley Enterprise Lab (HELAB) and Henley Centre for Entrepreneurship (HCfE).


Whether you're aiming to start your own business, join an SME or work for a big corporation, Reading Entrepreneurs can help give you the tools, resources and confidence you need.

The Entrepreneurship Society exists to bridge the gap between ideas and initiative. As the hub of creativity and ambition, it lays the foundation for turning vision into action. Through workshops, keynotes, and panels, the society fosters both personal growth and a thriving community.

This year, the Entrepreneurship Society embarks on its most ambitious programme yet, hosting its largest Flagship Entrepreneurship Conference, its first Start-Up Pitch Competition, and Henley Business School’s first-ever Start-Up Fair, alongside many more exciting initiatives.

Founded in 2014 by HCfE, the Entrepreneurship Society has established itself as the University of Reading Student Union’s largest non-sports society and one of the most impactful student-led initiatives on campus.

This year’s Executive Committee aims to build on that strong foundation and take the Society to the next level.

Programme of Events (2025-2026)

Event Date | Location
Trivia Night 6 October | Henley G11
Social Night Out (with Entourage Project) 13 October | Park Bar
Headstart - Keynote (with Keynote Society) 16 October | TBC
LinkedIn 101 - Workshop 28 October | Henley G15
IGNITE Start-Up Competition 11 November - 9 December | TBC
Pitching 101 - Workshop 18 November | Henley G15
Social Night Out (with Entourage Project) 20 November | Park Bar
IGNITE Start-Up Competition Final 10 December | Henley G11
Social Night Out (with Entourage Project) 15 December | Park Bar
Made in Reading - Panel 20 January | Henley G15
Fresh Voice in Entrepreneurship - Panel 3 February | Henley G15
Start-Up Careers Fair 16 February | Henley Foyer
Black Founders in Focus (with ACS Society) - Panel 24 February | Henley G15
Women in Focus - Panel (with Henley Societies) 11 March | Henley G11
Annual Flagship Conference - Panel 25 March | Henley G11
Annual Summer Ball (with Henley Societies) 5 May | TBC

Annual Entrepreneurship Conference (2026)

  • Theme: AI and Innovation
  • When: March 2026 (date to be announced)
  • Location: HBS, Whiteknights

2025 Entrepreneurship Society Conference

University of Reading Entrepreneurship Society Annual Conference: A Celebration of Change

University of Reading Entrepreneurship Society Annual Conference: A Celebration of Change

  • Department news

On 19 March 2025, the University of Reading Entrepreneurship Society hosted its Annual Conference at Henley Business School. The event, themed 'Change,' brought together over 50 enthusiastic students eager to delve into the world of entrepreneurship.

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Members

The members of the Entrepreneurship Society's Executive Committee 2025-2026 include the following:

  • Kevin Kegel, BSc Economics – President
  • Amirah Nazir, BSc Consumer Behaviour and Marketing – Secretary
  • Gaia Seo, BSc Business and Management – Treasurer & Events
  • Om Melwani, BSc Environmental Management and Sustainability – Welfare
  • Jarred Ballesteros, BA Accounting and Business – Creative Media Officer
  • Supria Roy, BA Business and Management with Marketing – Social Media Officer
  • Bella FitzGerald, BSc Business and Management (Marketing) – Social Media Officer
  • Elif Su Yilmaz, BSc Business and Management (Data Analytics and Digital Business) – Outreach & Events Team
  • Sofiia Tsyhanii, BSc Consumer Behaviour and Marketing – Outreach & Engagement Officer
  • Nikhita Bhamra, BSc Economics – Outreach Officer

For more information about the Entrepreneurship Society, please visit its website or follow its social media links

Website: https://readingsu.co.uk/student-opportunities/view/entrepreneurial

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadingES

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingES/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readingentrepreneurs/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ruentre

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@readingentrepreneurshipsoc6613

Email: entrepreneur@reading.ac.uk

The Entrepreneurship Society is also on WhatsApp https://linktr.ee/readingentresoc