Helmy Abouleish is the Managing Director of SEKEM Group in Egypt. Under his stewardship, SEKEM received the Right Livelihood Award 2003, better known as the ‘Alternative Nobel Prize’, and became a member of the Schwab Foundation. He is a recognised leader of sustainable change in the Arab world, driving manifold initiatives in fields such as Organic Agriculture, Social Entrepreneurship and Responsible Competitiveness.
2010 SESSIONS
Partnering With Academia: Balancing Tradition And Transformational Change
While educational institutions have been historically slow to respond to societal change, a new generation of educational innovators recognises the critical intersection between academia and practitioners working for social change on the ground. How are universities responding to global challenges and catalysing efforts to advance knowledge, thought leadership, and talent in an uncertain world? This session will explore the synergies, disconnects, and future opportunities for collaboration between academic actors and social entrepreneurs.
