The Conference

The Social Business Day is an annual global gathering organized by the Yunus Centre to celebrate and share the accumulated experiences of social business leaders and entrepreneurs who are spearheading a new path to a sustainable and just future for the world.

The 14th Social Business Day will be held in Manila, Philippines, on June 27-28, 2024, hosted by Yunus Centre and NWTF. The conference will focus on the theme "Social Business: An Exit Route from the Current Self-Destructive Civilisation." Additionally, on June 29, 2024, the Academia Dialogue and the 3ZERO Club Convention will be hosted as well.

The theme of the conference, "Social Business: An Exit Route from the Current Self-Destructive Civilisation," revolves around the idea that social business can play a transformative role in steering humanity away from destructive practices. By emphasizing social and environmental responsibility, social business aims to create a positive impact on society, fostering sustainability and addressing the challenges posed by our current civilization's harmful trajectory. This theme encourages a shift towards more conscientious and purpose-driven economic models to promote a healthier and more sustainable future.

We have been destroying the planet in many ways when it comes to the environment. Businesses and industries play a significant role in creating self-destruction. We have already pushed the earth towards its limits, with businesses creating negative impacts on it. Addressing these issues requires a collective effort to promote sustainable practices, social justice, responsible governance, and ethical behavior on both individual and societal levels.

By recognizing and showcasing successful social businesses, which are non-dividend businesses aimed at solving human problems, we highlight the transformative potential of businesses in addressing pressing global challenges. Social Business Day serves as a catalyst for discussions on how businesses can contribute to solutions for societal issues, ultimately fostering a collective commitment to positive change.