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Across the world, societies are facing growing divisions shaped by inequality, conflict, environmental crises, health disparities, economic uncertainty, and social exclusion. These interconnected challenges call for new ways of thinking and working together across sectors and disciplines.
The panel session, “Healing Our Fractured World: The Role of Social Business,” will explore how socially driven innovation, ethical leadership, inclusive business models, and collaborative action can help create more resilient and equitable communities. While the discussion is anchored in the concept of social business, the session welcomes broader perspectives on sustainability, human-centered innovation, social impact, and responsible leadership.
Speakers:
Professor Faiz H. Shah
Yunus Center, Asian Institute of Technology (YCA)
Professor Muhammad Yunus
Yunus Centre
Erik Solheim
Former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and
Carol Gribnau
utch Postcode Lottery Foundation (DOEN Foundation)
Mary Therese Winifred Robinson
Ismail Serageldin
Co-Chair, Nizami Ganjavi International Center;
Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun
Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA)
Kim Reksten Grønneberg
Nobel Peace Center
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Room: Main Hall
Healthcare accessibility remains one of the most pressing global challenges. Despite significant advances in medicine and healthcare infrastructure, millions of people continue to lack affordable and timely healthcare services due to economic, geographical, and social barriers. Technology has emerged as a transformative force in healthcare delivery through telemedicine, artificial intelligence, digital health platforms, wearable devices, and data-driven healthcare systems. At the same time, social business models are creating sustainable and inclusive healthcare solutions that prioritize social impact alongside financial sustainability.
The objective of this session is to explore how technological innovation and social business models can work together to improve healthcare accessibility, affordability, and quality for communities around the world. The discussion will focus on practical solutions, emerging trends, and collaborative approaches that address healthcare challenges, particularly for underserved and vulnerable populations.
Speakers:
Richard St-Pierre
Levio
AKM Moinuddin Chowdhury
Grameen Kalyan
Shamsul Haque Ahmed
Grameen Healthcare Services Ltd & Samajik Health Science Institute and Research Center Ltd
Dr. Ahmed Armaan Siddiqui
Grameen HealthTech Ltd (Shukhee) & Shamadhan Services Ltd (GPay)
Lacy Hubbard
Elekta Foundation
Joseph Hazel
Apex Health
Kate Moynihan
Seva Foundation and Seva Europe
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Room: Main Hall
Finance for Peace: Redesigning Systems that Work for All
Finance has the power to shape opportunities, strengthen communities, and influence the well-being of societies. Yet millions of people around the world remain excluded from financial systems due to poverty, inequality, limited access to capital, and structural barriers that prevent them from participating fully in economic life. Building a more peaceful and equitable world requires reimagining financial systems that serve people, not just markets.
The session, “Finance for Peace: Redesigning Systems that Work for All,” will explore how inclusive finance, social business, ethical investment, and innovative financial models can contribute to reducing inequality, expanding economic opportunity, and fostering social stability. The discussion will examine how financial systems can be redesigned to empower underserved communities, support sustainable livelihoods, and create pathways toward shared prosperity.
Speakers:
Alex Counts
Founder, Grameen Foundation and Independent Consultant to Nonprofit Organizations
Tasmina Rahman
Grameen Trust
Suresh K Krishna
Navaka Social Business Fund Bengaluru
Philippe Guichandut
Foundation Grameen Crédit Agricole
Md Fazlul Kader
Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation
Dr. Edzel Almanza Ramos
CARD-MRI Development Institute
Sarder Akhter Hamed
Grameen Bank
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Room: Main Hall
Youth today represent the largest generation in human history, yet many continue to face barriers to quality education, meaningful employment, and access to opportunities for innovation and leadership. At the same time, rapid technological advancement and evolving economic systems are creating new possibilities for youth to shape the future.
The session, “Youth Empowerment Through Education, Entrepreneurship, and Technology: A Foundation for a New World Order,” will explore how integrated approaches in education, entrepreneurship, and technology can equip young people with the skills, mindset, and opportunities needed to lead in a rapidly changing world.
Speakers:
Shazeeb M Khairul Islam
YY Ventures
Professor Muhammad Yunus
Yunus Centre
Professor Dato' Ir Dr Mohd Saleh Jaafar
Albukhary International University
Nurfarini (Nini) Daing
Youth Trust Foundation
Masahiro Hashimoto
Sakai Town,Ibaraki
Mahmudul Hassan
3ZERO Club
Manahil Kashif
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Room: Main Hall
Speakers:
Abdul Hai Khan
Grameen Trust
Nazneen Sultana
Grameen Communications
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Room: Main Hall