ISACA Karachi Chapter

22/09/2026

Join us at ITCN Asia as Umair Nizam delivers the opening welcome address, setting the tone for an exciting programme ahead.

Here’s to meaningful conversations, new ideas, and a day filled with innovation and connection. is supported by ISACA Karachi Chapter.

📍 Expo Centre, Karachi
📅 22nd–24th September 2026

ISACA

17/09/2026

05/09/2026

Meet our Speaker Mr. Saqib Razaa of our Second Installment of Beyond the Buzz Series focusing on challenges and issues of (AI).

Mr. Saqib Razaa is a seasoned technology and business transformation leader with extensive experience in digital strategy, innovation, and organizational change. Saqib works with organizations across multiple industries to align technology with business objectives and accelerate sustainable growth. He is also an active community leader and Rotarian, committed to advancing professional excellence and social impact.

This is the Second Installment of Beyond the Buzz Series will discuss how organizations can adopt responsibly for media production and management to improve productivity, creativity, and business outcomes.

Interactive Session is organized by Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) in collaboration with Rotary Club Of Karachi East and ISACA Karachi Chapter.

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📅 Date: Saturday, September 05, 2026
🕑 Time: Arrival 2:00 – 2:30 PM / Proceedings 2:30 – 5:30 PM
⏱ Duration: Approximately 3 Hours
📍 Venue: Latif Bawany Hall, Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI)
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✔️ Registration, visit: https://forms.gle/ghJH74Kgv7UM5o1Q7 (Limited Seat Available)
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🔹 More Details: https://isacakarachi.org/ai-in-media/
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ISACA

05/09/2026

Meet our Speaker Mr. Muhammad Rehan Hanif of our Second Installment of Beyond the Buzz Series focusing on challenges and issues of (AI).

Mr. Muhammad Rehan Hanif is a prominent businessman and trade leader currently serving as President of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI). He has been actively involved in representing and advocating for ’s business and industrial community for many years, previously serving as Vice President of KCCI and chairing various trade and regional commerce committees.

Under his leadership, KCCI continues to champion policies aimed at strengthening trade, improving the business environment, and fostering sustainable economic growth. He is widely recognized for his commitment to addressing the concerns of traders and promoting collaborative engagement between industry and policymakers.

This is the Second Installment of Beyond the Buzz Series will discuss how organizations can adopt responsibly for media production and management to improve productivity, creativity, and business outcomes.

Interactive Session is organized by Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) in collaboration with Rotary Club Of Karachi East ( ) and ISACA Karachi Chapter.

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📅 Date: Saturday, September 05, 2026
🕑 Time: Arrival 2:00 – 2:30 PM / Proceedings 2:30 – 5:30 PM
⏱ Duration: Approximately 3 Hours
📍 Venue: Latif Bawany Hall, Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI)
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✔️ Registration, visit: https://forms.gle/ghJH74Kgv7UM5o1Q7 (Limited Seat Available)
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🔹 More Details: https://isacakarachi.org/ai-in-media/
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ISACA

05/09/2026

Meet our Speaker Mr. Yasser Akhtar of the Second Installment of Beyond the Buzz Series focusing on challenges and issues of Intelligence (AI).

Mr. Yasser Akhtar is Head of Retail Marketing – Pakistan at Mashreq, bringing more than 17 years of experience across marketing, digital banking and growth strategy. He specializes in acquisition, performance marketing, brand building and AI-enabled transformation, with a strong track record of turning strategy into measurable business outcomes.

He will focus on AI in Marketing, Performance Marketing, and Digital Banking growth during his session at KCCI on September 05, 2026.

This is the Second Installment of Beyond the Buzz Series will discuss how organizations can adopt responsibly for media production and management to improve productivity, creativity, and business outcomes.

Interactive Session is organized by Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) in collaboration with Rotary Club Of Karachi East ( ) and ISACA Karachi Chapter.

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📅 Date: Saturday, September 05, 2026
🕑 Time: Arrival 2:00 – 2:30 PM / Proceedings 2:30 – 5:30 PM
⏱ Duration: Approximately 3 Hours
📍 Venue: Latif Bawany Hall, Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI)
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✔️ Registration, visit: https://forms.gle/ghJH74Kgv7UM5o1Q7 (Limited Seat Available)
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🔹 More Details: https://isacakarachi.org/ai-in-media/
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ISACA Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry

05/09/2026

Meet our Speaker Ms. Ashifa Paracha of our Second Installment of Beyond the Buzz Series focusing on challenges and issues of Intelligence (AI).

Ms. Ashifa Paracha is an entrepreneur and digital industry leader working across technology, digital media, marketing, and business platforms. Through her technology venture Brand E Technology, she has built a strong portfolio of leading brands in a relatively short period, reflecting her ability to understand market needs, build trusted business relationships, and turn ideas into successful ventures.

Alongside her business ventures, Ashifa has built platforms like Pakistan Digital Awards, Digital Leaders Pakistan, Digital Leaders Conference & awards, Creataverse, She Vows, The Marketing Heist, and the Global Shariah Conference & Awards that bring together senior leaders and professionals from across Pakistan’s digital, technology, and marketing ecosystem. Her work is driven by a passion for creating opportunities, connecting people and businesses, and building platforms that have a lasting impact on the industry.

This is the Second Installment of Beyond the Buzz Series will discuss how organizations can adopt responsibly for media production and management to improve productivity, creativity, and business outcomes.

Interactive Session is organized by Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) in collaboration with Rotary Club Of Karachi East ( ) and ISACA Karachi Chapter

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📅 Date: Saturday, September 05, 2026
🕑 Time: Arrival 2:00 – 2:30 PM / Proceedings 2:30 – 5:30 PM
⏱ Duration: Approximately 3 Hours
📍 Venue: Latif Bawany Hall, Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI)
________________________________________✔️ Registration, visit: https://forms.gle/ghJH74Kgv7UM5o1Q7 (Limited Seat Available)
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🔹 More Details: https://isacakarachi.org/ai-in-media/

ISACA

30/08/2026

For his continued contributions, Dr. Muhammad Mubashir Khan is being recognized with the “Lifetime Contribution to Information Security & Technology” Award at Conference.

Dr. Muhammad Mubashir Khan holds a Ph.D. from University of Leeds, is a distinguished academician and researcher and Chairman of NED University of Engineering and Technology’s Computer Science Department. He has contributed significantly to the field of quantum information and cryptography.

Dr. Khan has served as a keynote speaker at prestigious events and various international conferences. His work is recognized by the Journal of Research - Applied Sciences and is published in reputable journals. He has also been instrumental in establishing and heading the first Masters Program in Information Security, has mentored hundreds of technology students, and has been contributing to the future of IT and Information Security in .

's was bestowed with the responsibility of selecting the top candidates for InfoSec 2026 Achievement Awards. Mr. Hussein Hassanali, Chair of the Jury, announce the names of the Award Winners during the Conference.

InfoSec 2026 – the 18th International Information Security Conference & Exhibition was organized by TOTAL Communications in collaboration with ISACA Karachi Chapter.

ISACA

30/08/2026

For his continued contributions, Mr. Mohammad Munaf Majeed is being recognized with the “Cybersecurity Excellence & Youth Empowerment” Award.

Mr. Munaf Majeed is CEO of LLC. As they say, Munaf Bhai ka naam hi kaafi hai! With over 30 years in IT and cybersecurity, he excels in diagnosing complex issues, infrastructure hardening, and server management. As a renowned speaker and educator, he also offers free consultations to help secure the digital environment, and through his contributions as a member of the Central Executive Committee of Pakistan It Industry Association (P@SHA), and leading P@SHA and Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry’s Cyber Crime Prevention Committees, he is helping drive ’s tech future through community and academia engagement. He established the Future Leaders awards to recognize achievements and encourage Pakistan youth, and he has been working across the industry to counter cyber-attacks and promote technical security.

's was bestowed with the responsibility of selecting the top candidates for InfoSec 2026 Achievement Awards. Mr. Hussein Hassanali, Chair of the Jury, announce the names of the Award Winners during the Conference.

2026 – the 18th International Information Security Conference & Exhibition was organized by TOTAL Communications in collaboration with ISACA Karachi Chapter.

ISACA

27/08/2026

AI That Creates Value — Not Just Automation
“Wrong problem, wrong solution.”

That was one of the key messages delivered by Mr. Muhammad Ali Mooney during his insightful talk at “Beyond the Buzz: Understanding for Business Growth.”

Mr. Mooney challenged organizations to look beyond the excitement surrounding and first ask a fundamental question: What problem are we actually trying to solve?

We thank Mr. Muhammad Ali Mooney for sharing his valuable insights and challenging participants to think about AI from a business-value and leadership perspective, rather than simply as another technology trend.

The interactive session “Beyond the Buzz: Understanding AI for Business Growth” was organized by ISACA Karachi Chapter in collaboration with Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI), with Rotary Club Of Karachi Eastof Karachi East (RCKE), and Rotary Pakistan 3271.

- What’s Next from ?

ISACA Karachi is planning more knowledge-sharing events and interactive sessions for its members, business and tech community, tech community, students, and the general public, covering:

🔐 Cybersecurity
🛡️ Information Security
🤖 Artificial Intelligence
💡 Emerging Technologies
📊 IT Governance, Risk & Compliance
🌐 Digital Trust and other ISACA domains

Our goal is to create a platform where professionals, business leaders, technology practitioners, students, and the wider community can learn, connect, and prepare for the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Stay connected with ISACA Karachi - More exciting initiatives are coming soon!

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22/08/2026

ISACA Karachi Chapter extend our sincere gratitude to the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI), Rotary Club Of Karachi East (RCKE), and Rotary Pakistan 3271 for their trust, partnership, and commitment in making our interactive session “Beyond the Buzz: Understanding for Business Growth” a resounding success.

The session brought together business leaders, technology professionals, and AI practitioners to explore how organizations can move beyond the hype and leverage Artificial Intelligence responsibly to drive sustainable business value, innovation, and growth.

ISACA Karachi sincerely appreciates the support and encouragement of:

🔹 Mr. Rehan Hanif - President, KCCI
🔹 Mr. M. Zubair Motiwala - Chairman BMG & Former President, KCCI
🔹 Mr. Shamim Ahmed Shamsi - Former President, KCCI & Past President, Rotary Club of Karachi East
🔹 Mr. Shahzad Sabir - District Governor, Rotary District 3271
🔹 Mr. Faysal Gulzar - President, Rotary Club of Karachi East

Your leadership and encouragement continue to strengthen collaboration between the business, technology, and professional communities, helping create meaningful platforms for knowledge-sharing and responsible adoption of emerging technologies.

🤝 looks forward to continuing this journey of collaboration, learning, and innovation.
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🔗 Read more about the session:
- Event with KCCI & Rotary Club of Karachi East: https://isacakarachi.org/understanding-ai-business-growth/
- Beyond the Buzz: Understanding AI for Business Growth: https://isacakarachi.org/understanding-ai-business-growth/
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