Yunus Centre Press Release (17 June 2025)

The 15th edition of Social Business Day, organized by the Yunus Centre and Grameen Group, will take place on June 27–28, 2025, at the Samajik Convention Centre in Zirabo, Savar. This year’s theme is: “Social Business is the Most Effective Way to Ensure Healthcare for All.”

The event aims to be a global convergence of knowledge, experience, and innovation—addressing inequalities and limitations across healthcare and other sectors to build a sustainable, just, and humane world. The two-day program will feature 5 plenary sessions and 8 breakout sessions focused on diverse perspectives and ideas.

More than a thousand participants are expected, including more than 180 international delegates from 25 countries. Prominent speakers include Professor Md. Saidur Rahman, Health & Family Welfare assistant to the Chief Adviser of the Government of Bangladesh, Omar Ishrak, former CEO & Chairman of Medtronic and former Chairman of the Board, Intel Corporation; Dr. Ismail Serageldin, former Vice President of the World Bank (1992–2000); Erik Solheim, former Executive Director of UN Environment and former Minister of Environment & Climate, Norway, among many other distinguished guests. H.E. Professor Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and 2006 Nobel Peace Laureate, will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker.

As part of the extended program, a special Academia Dialogue will be held on June 29 in collaboration with North South University, engaging teachers, students, and researchers to explore the role of social business in driving societal progress. Following this, the Three Zero Club Convention will take place—focusing on how to achieve zero carbon emissions, zero wealth concentration, and zero unemployment in the world.

Interested participants are invited to register at the following link:
https://socialbusinesspedia.com/events/sbd2025/registration