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The Science, Technology & Business Space (STBS) and Business Incubation Center (BIC), International Islamic University Islamabad, successfully hosted the National Roundtable Dialogue, “Pakistan’s Digital Frontier: Architecting a Globally Integrated Entrepreneurial Ecosystem,” bringing together distinguished leaders from academia, industry, and policy for meaningful discussions on Pakistan’s digital and entrepreneurial future.

The dialogue served as a collaborative platform for exchanging insights, fostering strategic partnerships, and exploring actionable pathways towards innovation-driven growth, digital transformation, and a globally integrated entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The Science, Technology & Business Space (STBS) and Business Incubation Center (BIC), International Islamic University Islamabad, successfully organized and hosted the National Roundtable Conference, “Building Pakistan’s Entrepreneurial & Digital Ecosystem: Aligning Academia, Industry, and Policy,” on 18 June 2026.

The conference brought together distinguished policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and academic experts to deliberate on strategies for strengthening Pakistan’s entrepreneurial and digital ecosystem through meaningful collaboration between academia, industry, and government.

The roundtable featured insightful discussions across three thematic panels:

• Curriculum Architecture & On-Campus Ex*****on
• Market Demand & Commercial Validation
• Regulatory Framework & National Mandate

The event was organized under the leadership of Chief Organizer Engr. Muhammad Ahsen Mirza (Director, BIC/STBS-IIUI) and Lead Organizer Ms. Sana Mirza (Deputy Director, BIC/STBS-IIUI).

We were honored by the presence of Ms. Syeda Amnah Batool, Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan and Focal Person for the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, as Chief Guest.

The event was graciously patronized by Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saad Alahmed, President IIUI, as Patron-in-Chief and Guest of Honor, and Prof. Dr. Ahmed Shuja Syed, Vice President (Research & Enterprise), as Worthy Patron.

Special thanks to our Food Partner, Broadway Pizza, for their support.

IIUI will once again host a national-level roundtable dialogue, “Pakistan’s Digital Frontier: Architecting a Globally Integrated Entrepreneurial Ecosystem,” bringing together distinguished voices from policy, industry, and academia to explore pathways for strengthening Pakistan’s digital economy and entrepreneurial landscape.

The dialogue will feature three focused panels:
1. Curriculum Architecture & On-Campus Ex*****on
2. Market Demand & Commercial Validation
3. Regulatory Framework & National Mandate.

Panel members will share insights and recommendations to help shape a globally competitive and innovation-driven future for Pakistan.

Science Technology and Business Space/ Business Incubation Center-IIUI is organizing a National Roundtable on “Building Pakistan’s Entrepreneurial & Digital Ecosystem: Aligning Academia, Industry, and Policy.”

Bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and academia to develop a roadmap for a globally integrated entrepreneurial and digital economy.

Organizing Team:
Chief Organizer: Engr. Muhammad Ahsen Mirza (Director BIC/ STBS-IIUI)
Lead Organizer: Ms. Sana Mirza (Deputy Director BIC/STBS-IIUI)

Thematic Panels:
• Curriculum Architecture & On-Campus Ex*****on
• Market Demand & Commercial Validation
• Regulatory Framework & National Mandate

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