International Conference
on Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation
September 19-20, 2025
York University, Toronto, Canada
Abstract Submission
Deadline: May 15, 2025
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Join us to explore groundbreaking ideas and global insights driving positive change.
Who can participate ?
- Academics with a research focus on Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
- University Leaders (International Relations, Outreach, Community Engagement) interested in strengthening the relationship between universities and local communities.
- Students and Professionals passionate about social entrepreneurship.
- Social Entrepreneurs and business representatives involved in projects with social or environmental impact.
- Innovators and Scientists pioneering new ideas.
- Business Leaders and Practitioners engaged in Social Entrepreneurship and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
- Policymakers and Government Agencies working towards societal betterment.
- NGOs and Organizations with social/environmental missions.
- Leaders from Incubators, Accelerators, Coworking Spaces, and Innovation Hubs.
International Speakers
Prof. Dr. Faiz Shah, Thailand
Executive Director, Yunus Center, Asian Institute of Technology (YCA)
Professor, Albukhary Centre of Excellence for Socioeconomic Development & Innovation (ACE-SEDI)
President, Yunus Thailand (YT)
Prof. Dr. Tarek Hatem, Egypt
Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy, and Director of the Entrepreneurship Unit at The American University in Cairo (AUC). Former Associate Dean for Executive Education and Senior Research Fellow at the Dubai School of Government. Visiting Professor at the University of Colorado (1997) and Visiting Scholar at the University of Maryland (2003). Certified Management Consultant, UK.
Prof. T.N. Singh, India
A Director at IIT Patna, he is a distinguished authority in mining geomechanics and climate-resilient engineering, with decades of pioneering research in slope stability, rock mechanics, and underground design. Renowned for his advancements in Equivalent Material Modeling, he brings over 25 years of expertise in sustainable resource optimization. As an esteemed educator, he has taught mining and engineering geology to undergraduate and postgraduate students for decades.
Prof. Dr. Isaac Oluwajoba ABEREIJO, Nigeria
Professor at Institute for Entrepreneurship and Development Studies(IFEDS), Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria. More than 25 years of teaching and research experience in entrepreneurship and small business development. Consultancy relating to small business development, as well as industrial extension services providing training and in-plant counseling to small enterprises.
Prof. Dr. Masayuki Hyodo, Japan
Emeritus Professor Hyodo served as a professor at Tokai University and later at Yamaguchi University, where he became a full professor and department head. He has also held advisory roles at Yamaguchi University and seven professional consultancies. He has over 200 scientific publications and extensive research experience in geomechanics, focusing on the behavior of geomaterials under various stress conditions.
Prof. Dr. Thomas Straub, Switzerland
Professor of International Management at the Geneva School of Economics and Management, University of Geneva, directs the MSc in Responsible Management, co-directs executive health programs, serves as a Visiting Professor at UNESCO’s University of Bucharest and EHL Lausanne, teaches Corporate Strategy and Change Management, and has led projects with the Swiss National Science Foundation and Swiss Development Agency, while also serving on the Foundation Board of the Swiss Society for Organization and Management.
Prof. Dr. Sakiko Kanbara, Japan
Professor at Kobe City College of Nursing. She has held various academic and research roles, including positions at the University of Kochi, University of Hyogo, and Psychic VR Lab. She is the founder of EpiNurse and serves as a member of the Japan Disaster Relief Infectious Disease Response Team, with extensive expertise in disaster nursing and public health.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ramo Palalic, Oman
Associate Professor and MBA Program Director, at Sultan Qaboos University's College of Economics and Political Science (Management Department), Oman. His expertise lies in entrepreneurship and family business. He has authored numerous articles in top journals like Review of Managerial Science, Management Decision and International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research, and co-authored books with publishers like Springer. Routledge, WorldScientific. He serves as Co-Editor in Chief of Gestion 2000 Journal and Associate Editor for multiple journals (JEC, APMR, HSD), while also being an active reviewer and editorial board member for several top international journals and publishers.
Prof. Dr. María José Ibáñez, Peru
Full-time professor and researcher at CENTRUM Graduate Business School, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, where she also serves as Executive Director of the Innovation and Sustainability Observatory. Additionally, she leads Peru's national team for the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor. Her distinguished research is reflected in numerous high-impact scientific journal publications, alongside extensive experience as an educator, entrepreneur, and business leader. She also serves as the South America Regional Representative for the Business Association of Latin American Studies (BALAS), is a member of the Teaching Team for the Organizations and the Natural Environment (ONE) Division of the Academy of Management, and academic editor for scientific journals in business and management.
Dr. George Acheampong, Ghana
Enterprise lecturer and researcher at the University of Ghana Business School and leads a Port Efficiency project to enhance international business at Tema Port. As the track chair for Africa's Competitiveness in Global Markets at the African Academy of International Business, he also heads the Africa Lab for Enterprise Development, exploring how enterprise dynamics can foster development in Africa.
Dr. Domnan Miri, United Kingdom
Lecturer of Sustainability and Responsible Management at Newcastle University, United Kingdom.
Domnan earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business and Management - Social Entrepreneurship from the University of Huddersfield. Dr Miri is recognised as a Fellow of the Advance Higher Education of the United Kingdom.
Domnan Miri’s expertise is in strategy and social entrepreneurship and his research has been published in reputable outlets such as the Journal of International Management, Production Planning & Control, Technological, Forecasting & Social Change, and Journal of Small Business & Enterprise Development among others.
About York
York University in Toronto is one of Canada’s leading interdisciplinary research and teaching institutions, known for its innovative programs and global impact. With a diverse community of over 55,000 students and 7,000 faculty and staff, York offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across 11 faculties, including business, law, health, and environmental studies. The university fosters a culture of inclusion and collaboration, promoting hands-on learning and cutting-edge research that addresses critical social, economic, and environmental challenges. Strategically located in one of the world’s most multicultural cities, York University prepares students to become global citizens and leaders.
Reserve your seat
INTERNATIONAL
Early Bird
Registration till December 2024
USD
700
Non-refundable
Lunch and dinner will be served during the conference
Regular
Registration after December 2024
USD
800
Non-refundable
Lunch and dinner will be served during the conference
DOMESTIC (Canada)
Early Bird
Registration till March 2025
USD
200
Non-refundable
Lunch and dinner will be served during the conference
Regular
Registration after March
USD
250
Non-refundable
Lunch and dinner will be served during the conference
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