Theodore International Startup Academy
TISA SCHOOL STARTUP CONFERENCE
21 May / 2025
Lorentzkade 15a, Leiden, The Netherlands
WHAT IS TISA SSC?
This is a biannual conference where TISA students from 5 to 12 years old present their business projects to the expert community.

All business projects presented at the conference were prepared by students as part of the TISA Business Programme.
CONFERENCE 2025
Our next Conference will be held on May 21 for students in grades 3-8/MYP 1.

Where: TISA School (Lorentzkade 15a, Leiden).

Below you will find a description of the sections, a detailed schedule for each day, and a list of experts and partners.
OUR SECTIONS
Section 1 - MY FIRST PROJECT
Age: 5-8 (Grades 2-4)

Grade 2 students continued studying module "My First Project" and worked on their next business projects.

Grade 3/4 students continued studying module "Economics in Fairytales" and worked on their next business projects.
Section 2 - STARTUP PITCH
Age: 8-12 (Grades 5-8/MYP 1)

Students continued studying the module "Basics of Entrepreneurship" and worked on their next business projects.
TISA STARTUP CONFERENCE
50+
students
10
experts
6
business projects
4
mentors
Conference Program
Wednesday, May 21
08:30 – 9:00
Registration
Get your name tag and TISA Coins to use at the StartUp Fair (cash can also be used).
09:00 – 10:00
StartUp Fair
Project teams sell their products
10:00 – 10:20
Conference Opening
The opening speech, celebration performances and academic awards for students
10:30 – 12:30
Projects' Presentation in sections
Teams present their projects to the experts, and receive feedback, certificates and presents!
OUR PARTNERS