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Change the Country,Change the World.

Today, our world is home to over 8 billion people, with more than 1 billion living in extreme poverty, surviving on less than $1.90 a day. Global unemployment has surged by over 50 million people since 2007, while our civilisation faces unprecedented risks from the climate crisis. Relying solely on governments, corporations, and policymakers is no longer enough; we must create a world of three zeros — zero net carbon emissions, zero wealth concentration for ending poverty, and zero unemployment by unleashing entrepreneurship in all. To build this world, we need global solidarity, and the bold, innovative spirit of change-makers everywhere.​

At the 9th Social Business Youth Summit (SBYS) 2025, we invite young visionaries, social business advocates, and experts from around the world to Dhaka, Bangladesh - the birthplace of social business, to unite in a shared mission to build sustainable futures for all. ​

By creating space for dialogues and debates, we reinforce our commitment to a world that prioritises the welfare of the people and our planet over profits, demonstrating how social business can turn ambitious visions into concrete solutions that improve lives around the globe. SBYS 2025 will create an inclusive space where young people, entrepreneurs, ecosystem builders, policymakers, and investors can collaborate to identify and tackle key issues in areas like food security, health, education, climate change, gender equality, zero waste, sports and arts for social change, sustainable fashion, and much more.

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InterContinental Dhaka

1 Minto Road, Dhaka - 1000, Bangladesh

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The SBYS 2025 recognises itself as more than just a summit but a gathering of a thriving community of like-minded individuals focused on creating sustainable solutions to address pressing social issues. With the core objective to

Inspire & Empower

We believe in the power of youth to drive global change through social business.

Build New Alliances

We believe in co-creating solutions for a better world in collaboration with like-minded individuals and institutions from various sectors.

Stay tuned for the programme agenda!
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Speakers

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    H.E. Professor Muhammad Yunus

    Chief Adviser, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and Nobel Peace Laureate
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    Jurriaan Middelhoff

    Ambassador-at-Large for Youth, Education, and Work at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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    Lamiya Morshed

    Principal Coordinator for SDGs Affairs, Chief Adviser’s Office,Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
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    Shihab Quader

    Director-General for SDGs at the Chief Adviser's Office,Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

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    Akkie Okma

    Technical Advisor, YY Ventures
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    Sadia Hossain

    Director of the Board, YY Ventures
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    Thijs Woudstra

    Chargé d'Affaires, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Bangladesh
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    Erik Parigger

    Programme Coordinator of Orange Corners at the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO)
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    Maliha Fawzia

    Strategic Lead of Girls' Education,​  Teach For All
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    MacKenzie King

    Asia-Pacific Partnerships Lead, Impact Hub Network
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    Tasaffy M Hossain

    Founder and Managing Director, Bonhishikha – unlearn gender
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    Ashik Chowdhury

    Executive Chairman, Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) & Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA)
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    Tawhida Shiropa

    Founder and CEO Moner Bondhu
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    Tafsir Awal

    Director, Multimode Group
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    Michael Tjalve

    Founder, Independent Humanitarian AI Advisory
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    Aziza Sultana Mukti

    Deputy Chief Executive Officer, SOLshare
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    Lutfey Siddiqi

    Chief Adviser's Special Envoy for International Affairs,  Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh
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    Alberto Masetti-Zannini

    Global Development Director at Impact Hub Network
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    Christina Jäger

    Co-founder, Yunus Environment Hub
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    Callum Mackenzie

    Co-Founder & Managing Director, Yunus Thailand
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    Esrat Karim

    Chief Operating Officer, Countree
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    Mohammad Shamsuzzaman Arafat

    Bangladeshi Triathlete
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    Sabira Mehrin

    Founder and CEO, Wander Woman
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    Farhia Tabassum Hoque

    Programs Coordinator,​ YY Ventures
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    Ashwani Nayar

    General Manager, InterContinental Dhaka
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    Sarah Iqbal

    Head of Impact Partners,​  SAJIDA Foundation
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    A.K.M Moinuddin Chowdhury

    Managing Director, Grameen Kalyan
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    Alejandro Sebastian Coscolluela

    Manager of Strategic Projects Department,  Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation Inc.
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    Shamima Akhter

    Director - Corporate Affairs, Partnerships and Communications, Unilever Bangladesh Ltd
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    Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury

    Vice-Chancellor of North South University, Chairman and Director of Grameen Bank
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    Princess Bala-an

    Project Supervisor of Strategic Projects Department, Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation, Inc
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    Navid Haider

    Co-founder & Managing Director, CarboBon Inc.
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    Fahim Uddin Shuvo

    Founder and CEO, Garbageman Limited
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    Nazmul Islam

    Founder and CEO, Avijatrik
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    Ankita Shohel

    Deputy Manager, YY Ventures
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    Salekeen Ibrahim

    EVP & Head of Asset, EBL
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    Lamea Tanjin Tanha

    Founder, TransEnd
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    Ferdous Mottakin

    Head of Public Policy and Government Relations for TikTok in South Asia
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    Breech Pedrajas

    Climate Activist
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    Lamia Hafiz

    Programme Manager, SAJIDA Foundation; Former Vice-Captain, Bangladesh National Basketball Team
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    Debashis Roy

    Advisory and Partnerships, Impact Investment Exchange (IIX)
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    Malika Amiri

    Founder, EmpowerHer and  3ZERO Club Member, Malaysia
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    Md. Ashraful Hassan

    Chairman of Grameen Group and Managing Director & CEO of Grameen Telecom Trust
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    Niru Shamsun Nahar

    Principal, Grameen Caledonian College of Nursing
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    David Dowland

    Registrar, BRAC University
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    Jarin Ibedita Edi

    Winner, Social Fiction Storytelling Competition
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    Prof. Faiz Shah

    Executive Director, Yunus Center AIT
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    Md. Rubaiyath Sarwar

    Managing Director, Innovision Consulting
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    Nandinee Chowdhury

    Project Manager, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition
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    Dr. Ahmed Armaan Siddiqui

    CEO, Grameen Digital Health
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    Nabil Bin Arif

    Director, Motivate Canada​  Faculty Member, BRAC University
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    Ritu Porna Chakma

    Bangladeshi Footballer, Forward Player
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    Alex Wang

    Managing Director, Global Committee on​ Social Business for Sustainable Development Goals
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    Bishwamitra Chowdhury

    Director, Impact Hub Dhaka
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    Imtiaz Farhan Bin Habib

    Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Agronochain
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    Nafesa Anzum Helaly

    Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Ecolery 
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    Redwan Ferdous

    Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, JRC Board
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    Raiyan Khan

    Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer, Briqup
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    Salma Nur E Jahan

    Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer, SupplyLine
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    Md Mahbubul Alam

    Co-founder and Lead Researcher, PolkaFlex
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    Syed Aminul Haque

    Founder and Chief Executive Officer, BRTL
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    Syeda Tasfia Hoque

    Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer, BriqUp
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    Tahmina Rahman Sathi

    VP of Content, ToguMogu
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    Yeamin Islam Tabin

    Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, Ecolery

Expected Participation

In-person
Attendees

Social Businesses
Showcased

Hours of Workshops & Panel Sessions

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Previous Summits

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    SBYS 2023 Hybrid

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    SBYS 2021 Hybrid

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    SBYS 2019 Manila

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    SBYS 2018 Bangkok

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    SBYS 2017 Dhaka

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    SBYS 2016 Dhaka

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    SBYS2015 Dhaka

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    SBYS 2014 Dhaka

Tickets & Benefits

  • Full Access to All Sessions
  • Event Materials & Goodie Bags
  • Unparalleled Networking Opportunities
  • Post-Summit Access
  • Complimentary Meals & Refreshments
  • Unlimited Fun & Engagement

Youth Delegate

National

(under 35 years)

BDT 7,500

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General Delegate

National

(35 years or above)

BDT 15,000

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Youth Delegate

International

(under 35 years)

USD 150

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General Delegate

International

(35 years or above)

USD 300

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Need Financial Support?* Apply for a Scholarship

*Applicable for Bangladeshi youth under 35 years only

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