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Published on June 5, 2026
Art of Social Innovation Webinar
Friday, 12th June 2026 | Online | 5:30PM - 6:30 PM IST
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The Art of Social Innovation Webinar:
Leadership, Purpose & Social Impact
What does it take to become a leader in today's world?
The leaders of tomorrow won't simply be the students with the highest grades. They will be the students who can identify challenges, collaborate with others, think creatively, communicate effectively, and create meaningful impact.
Join us for an exclusive webinar with Dustin Liu, mentor for the Leadership & Social Innovation Conference and educator with the NYU Stern Initiative on Purpose and Flourishing, as he explores the skills, experiences, and mindset that help students become impactful leaders and changemakers.
This webinar also offers an inside look into the Leadership & Social Innovation Conference, an immersive student experience designed to help students develop leadership capabilities while exploring social innovation, purpose-driven problem solving, and real-world impact.
Key Highlights:
- Why Leadership Matters More Than Ever: Discover how leadership is evolving and why universities and future employers increasingly value initiative, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- The Rise of Social Innovation: Learn how students can use creativity, empathy, and innovation to tackle real-world challenges and create meaningful change in their communities and beyond.
- Building Skills Beyond the Classroom: Explore the importance of leadership, teamwork, public speaking, critical thinking, and adaptability in preparing for future academic and professional success.
- The Changemaker Mindset: Understand how purpose-driven thinking, resilience, and action-oriented leadership can help students stand out and create lasting impact.
- Inside the Leadership & Social Innovation Conference: Get an exclusive preview of the conference experience, including hands-on workshops, collaborative challenges, leadership simulations, social innovation projects, and mentorship opportunities designed to help students grow as future leaders.
- Learn Directly from Dustin Liu: Hear insights from Dustin Liu as he shares lessons on leadership development, social impact, personal growth, and the qualities that enable students to become effective changemakers.
- Live Q&A Session: Interact directly with Dustin, ask questions about leadership, social innovation, university preparation, and learn how students can make the most of the Leadership & Social Innovation Conference experience.
Join this exclusive webinar and take the first step towards unlocking innovation, leadership skills, and future success!
About Your Speaker:
Dustin Liu - Former Senior Associate Director, NYU Stern
Meet Dustin Liu, a Taiwanese-American and proud New Yorker passionate about helping students thrive. As Former Senior Associate Director at NYU Stern’s Initiative on Purpose and Flourishing (IPF), he has led programs, built partnerships, and helped students align their goals with a bigger purpose.
He’s taught design thinking at Stanford University, helping students tackle life’s big questions and create meaningful paths forward.
Dustin has also worked at top schools like Cornell, Harvard, MIT, and the University of Chicago, bringing together diverse ideas to inspire and empower students to think big.


