The 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Development for Community Empowerment (unitE) 2024 is organised by the Community Network Centre (CNC), Office of Industry, Community and Alumni Network (ICAN). With this theme “Strengthening Collaboration for Community Socioeconomic Empowerment”, unitE2024 aims to highlight the issues community empowerment in socioeconomic aspects.

Socioeconomic empowerment, through access to resources, education, and economic opportunities, plays a crucial role in uplifting individuals and marginalised groups within communities. This can be facilitated through collaboration involving higher education institutions (HLIs), industry professionals, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and engaged students actively involved in community development initiatives.

Therefore, through engaging keynote presentations, thought-provoking panel discussions, and paper presentations, unitE2024 provides a comprehensive exploration of the latest initiatives and success stories in community socioeconomic empowerment. Together, we can create lasting impacts on the community we serve.

• Establishing a platform for sharing knowledge and expertise related to community socioeconomic empowerment among academics, administrators, postgraduate students, corporate sectors, and relevant individuals or associations from both domestic and international contexts.

• Addressing issues concerning community socioeconomic empowerment through sharing solutions.

• Facilitating collaboration opportunities and networking opportunities for participants from local and international settings.