Event Overview
The International Conference & Expo on Future-Ready Universities is a two-day, expo- style international forum hosted by the University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore.
Scheduled for 25-26 April 2025, the event aims to spark dialogue and showcase cutting-edge innovations that define the universities of the future.
Participating national and international institutions including those from the UK, Europe, USA, China, UAE, KSA, Turkey, Malaysia and Pakistan will converge in Lahore to explore transformative ideas and address global challenges confronting higher education.
Chair: Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi, Provost, UMT.
Objectives
- Highlight Future-Readiness: Explore forward-looking strategies and best practices that will shape higher education over the next decade.
- Showcase Educational Innovations: Provide an expo platform where universities can exhibit breakthrough technologies, pedagogy models and research-driven solutions.
- Foster Collaboration and Partnerships: Strengthen ties between Pakistani universities and international institutions, paving the way for collaborative research and student/faculty exchanges.
- Demonstrate UMT's Commitment to Internationalisation & Innovation: Demonstrate UMT's leadership in innovative and globally focused educational initiatives.
Expo and Exhibitions
- Participants: Universities from the UK, Europe, USA, China, UAE, KSA, Turkey, Malaysia and Pakistan.
- Expo Stalls: Each participating institution will be allocated space to display their teaching, research and EdTech innovations.
- Benefits for Participants: Universities covering the cost of their stalls will be provided with accommodation and meals for their representatives, creating an all-inclusive experience that encourages networking and collaboration.
Keynote Speeches and Panel Discussions
- Themes:
- Unity, Equity and Inclusiveness.
- Education Quality aligned with Future Labour Market.
- Driving Innovation in Pakistani Higher Education.
- Sustainability with Green Universities.
- Speakers: Prominent figures in global academia, focusing on governance, technology integration, inclusive access and sustainable growth in higher education.
- Keynote Presentations: Top thought leaders who have demonstrated impactful strategies in shaping 21st-century universities.
- Panel Sessions:Interactive conversations with Deans, Vice Presidents of International Offices and policy experts to discuss evolving challenges and solutions.
Workshops
- Parallel sessions organized on the above themes open for registration to all participants, ensuring hands-on learning and deep dives into specialized topics.
Participants
- Participanting Institutions: Top level higher education institutions and leading universities in Pakistan and abroad.
- Representatives: Presidents,Vice Presidents, Deans, Directors, Heads of Internalisation Offices, Heads of Research Centres and Academic Leaders.
