Theme: Reshaping Perceptions

Perception lies with in us, deep into our souls it's the way we think, believe and judge our world around. But this perception varies from person to person and so every eye see the story from a different aspect. “Reshaping Perceptions” is moulding, modifying, reforming the mindsets making them understand both sides of the story. The way women and men have differentiating views on equality or the way technology has impacted us all around, to make us learn and grow to motivate us to compete and use technology not just for advancement but for global betterment as it's going to bring out the best of both worlds whether that professionally or personally.

Usman Institute of Technology
ST-13, Block 7, Gulshan-e-Iqbal، Abul Hasan Isphahani Road
Opposite Safari Park، Block 7 Gulshan-e-Iqbal.
Karachi, Sindh, 75300
Pakistan

Areej Al Medinah

Co-Founder ConnectHear

Areej is the co-founder and Chief Strategist at ConnectHear, a social start-up incubated at the Nest i/o working to increase accessibility and inclusion for the deaf through sign language interpretation services. Her major is Electrical Engineering, and being a liberal arts student from Habib University, she is inclined towards solving social issues creatively through technology. She has done Technology and Innovation Intensive Studies at Stanford University, and was in the 2018 cohort of Stanford's Silicon Valley Innovation Academy where she worked extensively on creatively designing solutions to bring meaningful impact. For her, design is the most important aspect of problem solving. Previously, she has served as a fellow at the Richi Social Immersion Program Boston 2016, studied Sustainable Product Design at Harvard University and is an alumna of the US State Department Exchange Programs.

Arsal Fahim

Learning and Development Trainer

A seasoned straight-shooter, I rely on an approach centred on reasoning and rationality in my trainings to counter cognitive barriers to personal development. My trainings combine the tangibility and metastability of skill enhancement with a deeply intellectual component that rests on recognition of the self. For the audience, I unveil key to paradoxes in my signature trainings on Financial Analysis. My core interest lies in learning & development of individuals in particular.

Dr. Shehzad Jeeva

Director, Examination AKU-EB

Dr Shehzad Jeeva was appointed as Director, Aga Khan University Examination Board in October 2014 and holds joint appointment as Assistant Professor of Faculty of Arts and Sciences, AKU. He has transformed the institution from a start up to a robust organization through his enthusiastic leadership. He has also re-defined the institution’s vision and mission to make AKU-EB a model of excellence and innovation in education for Pakistan and also developing countries.

Khaled Anam

Actor/Producer

Khalid Anam is a renowned Pakistani actor and producer, contributing in the field of children literature he has earned himself several achievements including: Duke of Edinburgh’s award by Jordan Pakistan and Israel. Appointed Ambassador for children literature in Pakistan by Oxford university press. Nominated for the presidents pride of performance award. Awarded the GOETHE merit award by Germany for contribution in the field of children entertainment and education through theatre and media. On the board of Oxford children assembly. Writer of children books printed by OUP.

Moin Nazim

Artist/Graphics Designer

Moin Nazim is a graphic designer, He owns “MoiNazim Graphics”. He did his bachelors in computer science from UBIT and is now working as a creative director at “AimHike” digital marketing company.

Muneeb Adil

Film-maker/Pod caster

Muneeb Adil is a passionate filmmaker, He owns a YouTube channel “The jo bhi show” where he does podcasts and shares his opinions about the issues in society. Moreover, he has started a new channel called “Cinema Ghar” which the vision to give exposure to young filmmakers around Pakistan.

Naveed Ansari

Managing Director, Systek PVT LTD.

Started career as Product Design & Development Engineer in 1988 Founded Systems Technology, a Partnership Concern, for designing and manufacturing of electronics products, such as Intercom Systems, EPABX Systems, UPS Systems, etc. in 1992 Incorporated Systems Technology into Systek (Pvt.) Ltd. in 1995, to form a leading R&D-based Electronic Engineering Enterprise in the private sector in Pakistan. Has been managing Systek (Pvt.) Ltd. as its CEO and Managing Director since its inception Has design and management experience of nearly 30 years. His company, Systek (Pvt.) Ltd., has successfully designed and commercialized more than 30 products in the past 25 years.

Shahzad Qureshi

Entrepreneur/Urban Forester

Qureshi is an entrepreneur with a number of initiatives to his name, including the website tohfay.com and the well-known Raintree Spa. His latest venture is an urban forest in Clifton, Karachi. The last few years have been particularly tough on Karachi, with pollution levels reaching an all-time high, and thousands of citizens losing their life due to heat waves. With the provincial and federal government’s failure to fix the situation, civic activism came to the rescue in the form of Shahzad Qureshi. Qureshi wants to create Pakistan’s first urban forest, which will employ the Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki’s method of planting trees. Within this method, different types of trees are planted close together in a small pit, which allows them to grow ten times faster than usual.

Tofiq Pasha

Gardner

Tofiq Pasha Mooraj, is commonly recognized for his television shows Bagh Baani, Kitchen Garden and Go Camping with Pasha. He has worked in countless nature related projects such as a project of Water-Conservation, working on grass root level he was a member of Hisaar Foundation and is now a member of Board of Directors Indus Delta Area Water Partnership, a member Global Water Partnership and the Pakistan Water Partnership. Additionally, he is also the focal point of South Asia for Water, Food and Environment and an active supporter of Women and Water Network Pakistan. In a nutshell he's an 'Environmentalist' who has dedicated more than 40years of his life for a 'Better and Sustainable Tomorrow’.

Yousuf Bashir Qureshi

Artist/Fashion Designer

Yousuf Bashir Qureshi’s talents and passions range from fashion design, photography and painting, to food science and farming. The cultivated man has been successful at anything he touches, including his recent project ‘United Pakistan’, a social program that he initiated amidst the recent flood disaster in Pakistan. Qureshi is involved in all aspects of the creation process, a true artisan. Indicted with the vision that he has been following for years- teaching the young generation. Yousuf has always been involved in education, whether it is alternative or academic. He is a resident professor at Indus Valley School and also has been invited to speak for numerous courses around the world. This is an integral part of Bashir’s vision and future for Pakistan’s art community