Social Business: The Language of Peace in a Fractured World

The Social Business Day is an annual global gathering organised by the Yunus Centre, convening entrepreneurs, global leaders, academics, policymakers, innovators, and youth from around the world to share experiences and explore new pathways toward a sustainable and humane future.

Contribution of Social Business to a more peaceful, inclusive, and sustainable world

Today, the world stands at a difficult crossroads. Conflicts between nations are intensifying, inequality continues to widen, and climate disruption is reshaping economies and societies. In many places, trust in institutions is eroding, leaving communities searching for new models that place human well-being at the centre of progress.

The conversation at the 16th Social Business Day will explore how this idea can continue to grow and evolve. Through keynote addresses, plenary discussions, thematic sessions, and showcases of innovative initiatives, participants will exchange ideas on entrepreneurship, technology, education, finance, climate action, and youth leadership.

when

June 27-28, 2026

Social Business Day

June 29, 2026

Academia Dialogue &
3ZERO Club Convention

where

Samajik Convention Centre

Zirabo, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Featured Speakers

Professor Muhammad Yunus

2006 Nobel Peace Laureate
Founder, Grameen Bank

Ismail Serageldin

Vice President of the World Bank 1992-2000, Co-Chair, Nizami Ganjavi International Center, Egypt

Kim Reksten Grønneberg

Director of Communications and Marketing, Nobel Peace Center , Norway

Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun

Executive Chairman, Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) , Bangladesh

Houriya Ahmed

Executive Director, Policy Hub, Qatar Foundation, Qatar

Md. Ashraful Hassan

Chairman, Grameen Group, Managing Director and CEO, Grameen Telecom Trust, Bangladesh

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