Youth, AI & Sustainable Enterprise — Outcomes
Youth, AI & Sustainable Enterprise
Creating Green Economy Entrepreneurs through Innovation & Entrepreneurship — Hybrid Event (Onsite or Online via Zoom)
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About Rubanomics
Rubanomics is a Global South initiative aimed at unlocking growth in rural and peri-urban economies by leveraging the convergence of talent, technology, and entrepreneurial spirit.
This event is designed to move from diagnosing the key challenges faced by rural and peri-urban economies to actionable solutions, with a focus on AI as a tool for economic growth.
The Vision
This is more than a masterclass. It is a movement to build AI-enabled village innovation ecosystems, green economy enterprises rooted in local communities, and a new generation of regenerative entrepreneurs.
The future of sustainable enterprise will not only emerge from global cities — it will emerge from empowered villages connected to knowledge, technology, and purpose.
Mission
As the world confronts climate change, resource scarcity, youth unemployment, and rapid technological disruption, a new generation of entrepreneurship is emerging — one that is regenerative, decentralized, inclusive, and powered by Artificial Intelligence.
This masterclass explores a powerful question: How can villages become hubs of AI-enabled green economy entrepreneurship?
This immersive masterclass brings together global expertise in sustainability, entrepreneurship, emerging technologies, and rural transformation to inspire a new model of enterprise creation rooted in local communities and global innovation.
Topics
AI for Rural Transformation
AI-enabled livelihoods & micro-enterprises; AI for agriculture, sustainability, climate resilience; inclusive & ethical AI
Circular Economy Entrepreneurship
Turning waste into value; regenerative village enterprises; local production, repair, reuse & sustainable value chains
Youth Innovation & Future Skills
Entrepreneurship for SDGs 2030; STEAM & sustainability innovation; future-ready entrepreneurial mindsets
Emerging Technologies for Community Impact
Industry 4.0 & distributed innovation; sustainable technology ecosystems; research commercialization for social impact
Agenda
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10:00 – 10:20Welcome & IntroductionDr. Lerwen LIU — Director, HCSREL
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10:20 – 10:35Creating Green Economy Entrepreneurs in VillagesMadan PADAKI — Founder, Rubanomics Global Forum
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10:35 – 10:50Financing Development — Bridging Rural & UrbanFook Yen CHONG — ADB
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10:50 – 11:05DeepTech in ASEAN — Science for Global HappinessAmbrose CHIA — 144 Ventures, Leave a Nest
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11:05 – 11:20Circular Economy Transition Through EngineeringJovan TAN — SAIL, NUS
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11:20 – 11:35Rubanomics Accelerated by AINakul JAIN — CEO, Wadhwani AI Global
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11:35 – 12:00Audience Dialogue — Establishing Partnerships for Accelerating Green Economy Transition through Youth Leadership
Speakers
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