OYAGSB BIG TULIP SUMMIT 2024 "CatalystHER: Enriching Business & Society"
In celebration of 40 years of excellence in business and management education at Universiti Utara Malaysia, we are excited to announce the 3rd Big Tulip Summit 2024, scheduled for 24 October 2024, at the Renaissance Hotel Kuala Lumpur. The summit will be officiated by YB Hannah Yeoh from the Ministry of Youth & Sports.
Recognizing the importance of fostering diversity and inclusivity, including addressing the gender employment gap, the Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business (OYAGSB) has established this event as a pivotal platform for aspiring women leaders.
The Big Tulip Summit is a transformative platform that empowers leaders and young professionals to become catalysts for positive change in business and society. Recognizing the critical importance of purpose-driven leadership and gender diversity, the Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business (OYAGSB) has established this summit to inspire and equip leaders to make meaningful impacts in their organizations and communities.
A Legacy of Excellence
The Big Tulip Summit has consistently attracted visionary leaders and change-makers from diverse sectors. Our past events have been graced by the presence of influential figures such as YB Dato' Seri Dr. Wan Azizah Binti Dr. Wan Ismail and YB Chow Kon Yeow, underscoring our commitment to showcasing inspirational leadership and promoting gender equality in positions of influence.
Objectives
The Big Tulip Summit aims to:
1. Cultivate Purpose-Driven Leadership: Inspire and equip participants to develop a strong sense of purpose in their leadership roles, enabling them to drive positive change in their organizations and society at large.
2. Bridge Business and Society: Facilitate dialogues and workshops that explore the intersection of business success and societal impact, encouraging leaders to integrate social responsibility into their strategic decision-making.
3. Promote Gender Diversity: Foster discussions and provide strategies to enhance gender diversity in leadership positions, recognizing its critical importance in creating balanced and effective organizational cultures.
4. Empower Young Professionals: Offer targeted sessions and networking opportunities to help young professionals develop the skills, mindset, and connections needed to become future catalysts for positive change.
Key Theme
CatalystHER: Enriching Business & Society
Key Topics
1. Inspirational Leaders: Leading with Purpose
2. Women and Young Professionals: Catalysts for Business and Societal Progress
Key Features and Highlights
Cutting-Edge Insights: Learn from trailblazing, purpose-driven leaders who have made significant impacts in their fields.
Panel Discussions: Engage with diverse perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in purpose-driven leadership and career advancement.
Interactive Workshops: Develop practical skills for leading with purpose and navigating workplace challenges.
Networking Sessions: Connect with like-minded professionals committed to driving positive change through leadership.
Join us at the OYAGSB Big Tulip Summit 2024 to unlock your potential as a purpose-driven leader and contribute to a more inclusive, sustainable future.
Together, we can catalyze positive change, enriching both business and society through inspirational leadership and the advancement of diverse talent in positions of influence.
Event Schedules
Time
Agenda
Opening Speech by YB Hannah Yeoh, Ministry of Youth & Sports
Marvin Price
Time
11:00 am
Agenda
Keynote Theme: “CatalystHer: Enriching Business & Society” by Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, OYAGSB Adjunct Professor
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2:00 PM
Agenda
Forum 1: Inspirational Leaders: Leading with Purpose
Time
3:45 PM
Agenda
Forum 2: Women: A Catalyst for Business and Societal Progress
YB Hannah Yeoh
She is Malaysia's trailblazing Minister of Youth and Sports, making history as the first woman to hold this esteemed position. A passionate advocate for youth empowerment and sports development, she brings invaluable experience from her previous role as Deputy Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development.
Datuk Nor Azimah Abdul Aziz
The influential CEO of Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia (SSM) is the key regulator for corporate governance and business registrations in Malaysia. Leading SSM's efforts to promote compliance, transparency, and ethical business practices, she utilizes extensive legal and regulatory expertise.
Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz
An esteemed Adjunct Professor at the Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business (OYAGSB), she is a distinguished figure in Malaysian public life. As the former Minister of International Trade and Industry, she significantly shaped Malaysia's trade policies and enhanced its global economic standing.
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