13th Social Business Academia Conference 2026
November 25–26, 2026 · Thailand
November 25–26, 2026
Thailand
Yunus Centre and Yunus Center AIT, Thailand
Building Cultures of Peace through Research and Education
Overview
The Social Business Academia Conference (SBAC) returns for its 13th edition as a premier international platform dedicated to advancing the concept and practice of Social Business—a transformative framework pioneered by Nobel Peace Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus. Rooted in the core principle of solving human problems through sustainable, non-dividend business models, social business redefines the role of capital and human creativity to foster systemic global change.
In a global landscape marked by rising inequality, climate fragility, economic displacement, and social conflict, the imperative to cultivate sustainable peace has never been more urgent. SBAC 2026 focuses on Building Cultures of Peace through Research and Education, recognizing that true peace is not merely the absence of conflict, but the presence of socio-economic justice, equal opportunity, and ecological stability.
SBAC 2026 will be held in Thailand, co-organized by the Yunus Centre and Yunus Center AIT. Hosted in Thailand—a global beacon of peace and resilience—this year’s conference highlights the crucial role of academic research, higher education, and social business models in peacebuilding, conflict mitigation, and achieving the 3ZERO Vision: zero net carbon emissions, zero wealth concentration to end poverty, and zero unemployment through entrepreneurship.
SBAC 2026 welcomes contributions from scholars, practitioners, activists, and professionals to present emerging trends, empirical research, and real-world applications of social business in advancing global peace and human security.
Conference Tracks
- 1Health & Sport: Social innovations in healthcare delivery, mental health, well-being, and inclusive access to sport and physical activity.
- 2Education: Pedagogical innovations, digital education for underserved populations, and social businesses in literacy and skill development.
- 3Technology and Artificial Intelligence: Leveraging AI and digital tools to address systemic challenges in society; ethical AI for social good.
- 4Finance and the SDGs: Social finance, inclusive banking, microcredit, innovative funding mechanisms and their roles in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
- 5Marketing and Entrepreneurship: Market strategies of social businesses, inclusive entrepreneurship, bottom-of-the-pyramid marketing, and mission-driven startups.
- 6Environment, Disaster Management, and Pollution Control: Environmental sustainability, climate resilience, disaster risk reduction, and green innovations.
- 7Wealth Concentration: Social business approaches to reduce inequality, promote economic inclusion, and build community wealth.
- 8Peace and Justice: Restorative justice, conflict resolution, economic stability in post-conflict zones, human security, legal empowerment, and ethical social business frameworks.
- 9Food Security: Sustainable agriculture, supply chain resilience, food sovereignty, fighting hunger, and social business models addressing nutrition and food distribution in vulnerable communities.
Important Dates
All times in Bangladesh Standard Time (BST, UTC+6)