Sasin X SL25 - Innovating for Impact and Profit
25 February 2026

Can businesses thrive by solving society’s most pressing challenges?
Date & Time: Wed, 25 Feb 2026 | 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM (GMT+7) Venue: Room 201, Sasa Patasala Building, Soi Chula 12, Phayathai Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand Co-organized by: Sasin School of Management, Chulalongkorn University & Stewardship Asia Centre (SAC) Event Overview Amid climate change, disruptive technologies, and supply chain volatility, how can businesses survive or even thrive? Can companies generate profit while addressing the social and environmental challenges facing our world? The answer lies in a new form of leadership: Steward Leadership—the genuine desire and persistence to build a collective better future for stakeholders, society, future generations, and the environment. Steward leaders creatively develop business models around solving human and environmental challenges, delivering both meaningful impact and strong financial returns. In this event, panelists will share how they have built or led organizations with innovative solutions to social and environmental challenges, and discuss how companies can cultivate an innovation-first culture that enables ventures to be both purpose-driven and profitable. To recognize Steward Leadership excellence, Sasin is proud to partner SAC on the Steward Leadership 25 (SL25) Award, which recognizes the top 25 financially viable solutions for the environment and society. Key Highlights- Insights on innovating for impact and profitability
- Real-world leadership perspectives from SL25 winners
- Practical discussion on cultivating an innovation-first culture
- Overview of the Steward Leadership 25 (SL25) Award and how to apply
- Networking with business and impact leaders
| Time | Programme |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Registration & Networking |
| 13:30 – 13:40 | Opening address by Sasin School of Management and SAC |
| 13:40 – 14:40 | Panel Discussion: Innovating for Impact and Profit
Can businesses profit by addressing society’s most pressing social and environmental challenges? In this panel, business leaders will share how their organisations have developed creative business solutions for people and the planet. These past SL25 winners will also discuss how companies can nurture an innovation-first culture which enables them to turn purpose into long-term profitability.
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| 14:40 – 14:50 | About the Steward Leadership 25 award – Have Your Impact Recognized Applications for the Steward Leadership 25 (SL25) award are now open! Learn more about SL25, why you should apply and how you can gain an opportunity to have your impact recognized. |
| 14:50 onwards | Coffee break & Networking |
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