Albukhary International University (AIU) has a distinct niche in Social Business, focusing on creating sustainable solutions to address social and environmental challenges. In line with our mission to foster a culture of innovation and sustainability, AIU is organizing an international conference on reimagining Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the concept of 3Zeros (Zero Poverty, Zero Unemployment, Zero Net Carbon Emission) . This conference aims to provide valuable insights and inspiration on bridging social business and SDGs through 3Zeros for our students, faculty, staff, collaborators, and partners across academia, industry, government, NGOs, and communities.

Professor Charles Hopkins is a UNESCO Chair in Reorienting Education towards Sustainability at York University, Canada and a distinguished scholar and advocate for sustainability education and SDGs, with extensive experience designing and implementing innovative educational programs worldwide. He is widely recognized for his expertise in reorienting education towards sustainable development and has significantly contributed to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals agenda.

The conference aims to bridge the vital nexus between social business and SDGs through 3Zeros. With a focus on collaboration, the conference seeks to build partnerships across academia, industry, government, NGOs, and communities; forming strategic partnerships with organizations across sectors enables Social Businesses to leverage complementary strengths and resources, driving collective action towards SDGs.

The objectives of the conference are:

1. To share best practices, innovative ideas, and experiences in initiatives and actions related to social business and SDGs through 3Zeros.
2. To foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among students, faculty, and external stakeholders in social business and SDGs through 3Zeros.
3. Educate and inspire our university community and stakeholders from industry, corporate bodies, NGOs, and society about the importance of reorienting education for sustainable development, emphasizing the role of social business and SDGs through 3Zeros in promoting innovative solutions to global challenges.
4. To explore practical approaches and best practices for integrating the concept of 3Zeros with SDGs into our students’ initiatives. Emphasis will be placed on how social business models can effectively mobilize efforts towards achieving these goals and creating positive social impact through cross-sectoral partnerships.

Themes/Focus Areas
• SDG
• 3Zeros
• Social Business

Contact Us

Secretariat SDG X 3ZERO
sdg.3zeros@aiu.edu.my

School of Education and Human Sciences (SEHS)

AIU Centre of Excellence Socio-Economic Development (ACE-SEDI)

Albukhary International University
Jalan Tun Razak
05200 Alor Setar
Kedah
Malaysia
+604 774 7300

Events:

1. Keynote
2. Collaborator/invited speaker session
3. Parallel paper presentations (selected papers will be published in Albukhary Social Business Journal),
4. Workshops
5. Onsite showcase/Demonstration
6. Field Trips

Field Trip 1: Wednesday 25th June:
Tour of Albukhary International University Campus

Registration for Field Trip 1

Field Trip 2: Thursday 26th June:
Tour of Alor Setar

Registration for Field Trip 2 (Latest: 10th June 2024)

Singgahan Resident
Albukhary International University

Room rate
Room: RM130/night
Dorm: RM30/pax

For booking please email: accommodation@ppksb.com.my, please CC the email to monaliza.mdnor@ppksb.com.my

Hotel Seri Malaysia Alor Setar
Jalan Stadium,
05150 Alor Setar
Kedah
Tel: +604 7308737

Royal Signature Hotel
Jalan Lumpur
Kampung Lubok Peringgi
05150 Alor Setar
Kedah
Tel: +604 7357878

The Jerai Hotel Alor Setar
Lot 134, 141, Jalan Sultan Badlishah
Bandar Alor Setar
05000 Alor Setar
Kedah
Tel: +604 7335917

Grand Alora Hotel
Darul Aman No. 888
Persiaran Bandar Baru
Lebuhraya Sultanah Bahiyah
05150 Alor Setar
Kedah
Tel: +604 770 8888