Islamabad, September 12, 2025: The Career Services Office at Iqra University H-9 Campus hosted the AICoP Conference 2025 (Academia-Industry Collaboration Platform), bringing together leading academicians and industry professionals under the theme “Industry 4.0 and Beyond: Bridging Academia and Industry for a Better Future.”
The event featured keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, sparking dialogue on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in academia and industry.
The conference was graced by Mr. Usman Shukat from the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Engineer Dr. M. Ali Nasir, HEC Advisor to R&D, whose insights added depth to the discussions.
Key highlights
- Participation from 51 organizations
- 2 panel talks featuring eminent experts
- 5 MoUs signed between academia and industry partners
- 4 podcast sessions recorded with industry leaders
- 3 chief guest talks and 1 student representative talk delivered
- Engagement from 7 departments of Iqra University, including Business Administration, Pharmacy, Media Studies, Fashion & Design, Computing & Technology, and Social Sciences
Panel discussions
- Panel 1: Arshad Mahmood Akif, Dr. Ali Sajid, Rana Khurram Ali, Dr. Shimail Daud Arain
- Panel 2: Mr. Alex Foong, Mr. Adnan Qaiser, Prof. Dr. Eatzaz Ahmad, Ms. Samia Qamar, Mr. Parvez Abbasi
The conference also introduced a podcast series, “Voices of Change – Journey to Success,” featuring conversations with Ms. Aleena Tanvir, Mr. Faisal Irfan, Mr. Adnan Qaiser, and Dr. Ali Sajid.
The AICoP Conference 2025 was supported by Sell Point, Cheezious, Khyber TV, KAY-2, and ASK Development.
“We are delighted to have successfully hosted the AICoP Conference 2025, bringing together academia and industry leaders to bridge the gap and foster innovation and growth,” said Badar Abbas Shah, Manager, Career Services Office, Iqra University.
