“Humane Entrepreneurship in Action: Building Purpose-Driven Leaders, Organisations, and Communities” brought together diverse voices for a meaningful exchange on ethical, sustainable, and human-centred leadership.
Organised by the School of Professional and Executive Education Development (AeU-SPEED), Asia e University, with support from the Asia Institute of Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Diplomacy (AiSED), the event convened participants from academia, industry, SMEs, and emerging leaders.
We extend our deepest appreciation to Prof Dr Kim Ki-Chan, Professor of Practice (Humane Entrepreneurship), Asia e University and Chairman of the International Council for Small Business (ICSB), for his compelling keynote. His global insights on balancing performance with purpose set a powerful tone for reflection and action.
Our sincere thanks also to panellists Dato’ Prof Dr Nik Maheran Nik Muhammad and Assoc Prof Ts. Dr Kalaivani Chellappan, ably moderated by Prof Ts Dr Zulkarnain Kedah, for their thoughtful perspectives on values-based leadership.
We are grateful to our Founder President, Prof Dato Dr Ansary Ahmed, for his steadfast support of initiatives that champion responsible and purpose-driven leadership.
This gathering reaffirmed that humane entrepreneurship is not merely a concept — it is a call to action for leaders committed to shaping a more inclusive, responsible, and purpose-driven future.