STWS 2025
June 12 - June 13
Creative Leadership for Social Impact and Dialogue
12 & 13 June | Pontifical Urbaniana University, Grand Hall
Shape the World Summit 2025 marks the 20th Summit organised in Asia since 2005. Now for the first time in Europe.
This transformative gathering will provide unique opportunities for meaningful discussions on economic inclusion, AI-driven change, and interfaith collaboration.
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This is an event for Impact leaders in Business, Philanthropy, and Social Impact. We shall also launch a large social impact capital initiative in London where social enterprises can gain access to good and verifiable capital and capabilities to multiply their impact for good.
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Though launched in Singapore, our event is inspired by Chiara Lubich, UNESCO peace prize laureate, who envisioned, in 1991, in Sao Paolo, Brazil, a new generation of companies – profitable yet committed to the common good – known as the Economy of Communion.
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To celebrate our 20th edition, we are returning to Italy during the Catholic Church’s Great Jubilee of Hope.
Our event has featured influential leaders of change such as Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg and Temasek Holdings Chairman Lim Boon Heng.
Join us and connect with 200 changemakers from across the globe
Speakers
Taiwan
Dr Rey-Sheng Her
Deputy CEO, Tzu Chi Foundation Founder of Economy of Goodness
Vatican City
Cardinal L. A. Tagle
Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization
Singapore
Lawrence Chong
Group CEO, Consulus
Nigeria
Dr Andrew Kwasari
President, SCL Nigeria
USA
Jim Funk
Global Fellow for Leadership, Consulus
Philippines
Fr Andrew Recepción
Associate Professor, Gregoriana University
France
Prof. Anouk Grevin
Associate Professor of Management sciences at Nantes University and the Global Moderator for the Economy of Communion International
Exclusive Gala Reception on a terrace with
breathtaking view of the Vatican – C.I.A.M., Rome
“It brought together visionary leaders, innovators, and change makers from around the globe to share insights and drive meaningful impact. The sessions were thought-provoking, the networking was invaluable, and the energy was truly electrifying.”
Adil Mcword
Participant of Shape the World Summit 2024
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Our guest list include faith-based business leaders, philanthropies, private equity, family offices, impact enterprise, social enterprise, non-profit, universities
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Shape the World Summit 2025
Pontifical Urbaniana University, Grand Hall, Rome
Via Urbano VIII, 16, 00165 Roma RM, Italy