Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Founder and Chairman of Daffodil
International University (DIU), Bangladesh, delivered a keynote address at the
International Social Business Conference and Exhibition (ISBCE 2026), hosted by
Albukhary International University (AIU), Malaysia, a press release said.
Held from October 13–15, 2026, under the theme “Social
Business for All,” the conference brings together international academics,
policymakers, entrepreneurs, and social business leaders to explore innovative
and sustainable solutions to social challenges.
On the opening day, Dr. Khan presented his keynote
address, “Social Business at Daffodil: From Education to Action, Innovation
& Sustainable Impact,” alongside a special social talk titled “The Daffodil
Model in Nurturing and Generating Successful Social Entrepreneurs.”
In his presentations, Dr. Khan highlighted DIU’s
integrated approach to social entrepreneurship, built around seven key pillars:
Education, Exposure, Competition, Research, Entrepreneurship, Collaboration,
and Impact. He demonstrated how universities can connect academic learning with
practical experience, innovation, and enterprise development to prepare
students to address real-world social and environmental challenges.
The presentation showcased DIU’s initiatives in social
business education, international exposure programs, enterprise incubation, and
digital empowerment. These initiatives reflect the university’s commitment to
developing entrepreneurial mindsets among students and encouraging them to
create sustainable solutions that generate meaningful social value.
The conference also features distinguished speakers,
including Viviantie Sarjuni, CEO of the National Institute of Entrepreneurship
(INSKEN), Malaysia and Imran Harith, CEO and Co-Founder of Discover Muaythai.
Dr. Khan’s participation at ISBCE 2026 reinforces the
important role of higher education institutions in advancing social
entrepreneurship and building a new generation of responsible, innovative, and
impact-driven entrepreneurs.
