The Soul of Innovation: ICSB’s Seoul Signature Event Champions Human-Centered Entrepreneurship
The International Council for Small Business (ICSB) will host a groundbreaking Signature Event in Seoul, South Korea, from October 24-26, 2025. Led by Dr. KiChan Kim and Dr. Ayman ElTarabishy, this intimate gathering explores how artificial intelligence can elevate human values in entrepreneurship.
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Korean Heritage Meets Modern Innovation
The theme “The Soul of Innovation: Human-Centered Thinking in the A.I. World” draws inspiration from King Sejong the Great, who democratized knowledge by creating the Korean alphabet accessible to all—a parallel for ensuring A.I. serves humanity rather than creating digital inequality.
Beyond Technology: The Human Imperative
Sessions will examine AI’s more profound implications for society and entrepreneurship. Dr. KiChan Kim will explore Korea’s educational frameworks for technological advancement. At the same time, Dr. Ayman ElTarabishy leads discussions on maintaining humanity while leveraging new technologies, addressing ethics, purpose, and compassion in innovation.
Boutique Format for Global Impact
Building on the Sydney event’s success, Seoul launches ICSB’s new series of intimate Signature Events—high-impact forums tackling pressing entrepreneurial challenges through focused, actionable discussions with carefully selected participants.
Key Focus Areas
The three-day event explores:
- Human-A.I. Collaboration: Models where technology amplifies human creativity and decision-making
- Ethical Innovation: Tools for embedding moral reasoning into development cycles
- Cultural Wisdom: Local values guiding universal technological challenges
- Purpose-Driven Models: Building sustainable enterprises with social purpose
Academic Impact: Call for Papers
ICSB and the Journal of the International Council for Small Business (JICSB) invite submissions for a special issue on “Reimagining Entrepreneurship: Human First, A.I. Ready.” Accepted papers will be published in JICSB, covering five key areas from work redesign to public-private collaboration frameworks.
Key Dates:
- Abstract Deadline: September 5, 2025
- Guest Editors: Dr. KiChan Kim and Dr. Ayman ElTarabishy
Distinguished Sponsors
Chung Mong-Koo Foundation – Hyundai Motor Group’s foundation focusing on education and innovation. Soongsil University, Korea’s oldest private university (1897), is renowned for its entrepreneurship programs. E Today Newspaper – Leading Korean business publication covering startups and economic policy
Join the Conversation
Spaces are limited for this intimate, high-impact event. Entrepreneurs, leaders, and researchers are encouraged to register early for this crucial dialogue shaping entrepreneurship’s future in the AI age, ensuring we build a future that preserves human values.
