Name: U.S. - Pakistan Think Big Summit 2023
Start: 07/03/2023 03:30 AM +00:00
End: 07/03/2023 12:00 PM +00:00

Join us as we formally kick off the event with welcome remarks from co-host Lahore University of Management Sciences.

Alnoor Bhimani

Welcome Remarks by LUMS University

This session will set the stage for how to Think Big! Offering U.S. and Paksitan perspectives from leaders in the government and private sector, this session will provide a way forward to promote women's economic empowerment and advancement in Pakistan and beyond.

Sultana Siddiqui

Zeelaf Munir

Donald Blome

Sima Kamil

Shaista Mahmood

Opening Keynote: Priorities for Women's Economic Recovery

Women's health and mental fitness is critical to economic success. This session will highlight priorities and solutions for fostering women's mental health to ensure well-being and the capacity to participate in the economy - to their fullest potential.

First Lady Begum Samina Alvi

First Lady Alvi Spotlight Talk: Women's Mental Health

Working to study the impact of COVID-19 on women in the work place in Pakistan; Texas A&amp;M, S&amp;P Global, U.S.-Pakistan Business Council will highlight important data and insights and how to use that data to increase opportunity and inclusion.&nbsp;

Raymond Robertson

Mujeeb Zahur

Esperanza Jelalian

Dilawar Syed

Armchair Discussion: Data, Gender Equity and the Impact of COVID-19 on Women's Workforce Participation in Pakistan

Join this panel to learn tools and resources implemented by expert practitioners to successfully implement and expand global supplier diversity and inclusion. This session is for procurement and business professionals looking to expand their industry knowledge and connect to stakeholders looking to advance gender-inclusive sourcing.&nbsp;

Elizabeth A. Vazquez

Munir Mashooqullah

Adil Farhat

Armchair Discussion: Supplier Diversity and Inclusion - And a Path Forward in Pakistan

This session will explore the intersectionality of economic security and the prevention of, and response to, gender-based violence and will highlight private sector led efforts to promote women's economic security in the work place.

Salman Sufi

Fouzia Saeed

Saba Ghori

Armchair Discussion: Women's Economic Security and Women's Protection

Join Minister Rehman and Kat Fotovat for this session detailing where we are and what we can all do to move forward - together - to advance women in Pakistan and beyond.

Katrina Fotovat

Sherry Rehman

Keynote Address and Call to Action

Explore more in-depth discussion around policies and procedures to protect women in the workplace.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Priorities Facing Women in the Economy: Public Policies

Please take this time to enjoy some food and drink in the comfort of your own home, and while you do that, reach out to other attendees through the chat function to explore how you can work together to advance women in Pakistan!
How to chat with attendees:
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Networking and Lunch

Workshop: Supplier Diversity and Inclusion as a Strategy to Advance ESG

Syeda Henna Babar Ali

Workshop: Future of Women and the Workplace: Policies and Investments in Women

This session will explore the Gendered Impacts of Covid-19: Keeping women at the heart of a post-pandemic economy by showcasing shortlisted posters on the topic by LUMS students.

Amna Mazhar

Uniqsha Batool

Shanzay Shafqat

Bilal Kaisser Moghal

Nighat Seema

Dr. Misbah Tanveer Chaudhry

Dr. Faiza Ali

Dr. Ghazal Mir Zulfiqar

Kathleen Gibilisco

Workshop: Student Poster Session

Visit with other attendees through the chat function, networking rooms and pre-scheduled meetings for women business owners and buyers.

Structured Networking

Join us as we close today's event and discuss how we all can take what we learned today to advance women in Pakistan.

Agenda

Speakers32 Speakers

Sultana Siddiqui

Sima Kamil

Dilawar Syed

Esperanza Jelalian

Mujeeb Zahur

Raymond Robertson

Adil Farhat

Elizabeth A. Vazquez

Salman Sufi

Saba Ghori

Zeelaf Munir

Munir Mashooqullah

Alnoor Bhimani

Syeda Henna Babar Ali

Katrina Fotovat

Sherry Rehman

Sadaffe Abid

Shaista Mahmood

First Lady Begum Samina Alvi

Donald Blome

Fouzia Saeed

Hira Bokhari

Amna Mazhar

Uniqsha Batool

Shanzay Shafqat

Bilal Kaisser Moghal

Nighat Seema

Dr. Misbah Tanveer Chaudhry

Dr. Faiza Ali

Dr. Ghazal Mir Zulfiqar

Kathleen Gibilisco

Munir Mashooqullah

Agenda

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Sultana Siddiqui

Sima Kamil

Dilawar Syed

Esperanza Jelalian

Mujeeb Zahur

Raymond Robertson

Adil Farhat

Elizabeth A. Vazquez

Salman Sufi

Saba Ghori

Zeelaf Munir

Munir Mashooqullah

Alnoor Bhimani

Syeda Henna Babar Ali

Katrina Fotovat

Sherry Rehman

Sadaffe Abid

Shaista Mahmood

First Lady Begum Samina Alvi

Donald Blome

Fouzia Saeed

Hira Bokhari

Amna Mazhar

Uniqsha Batool

Shanzay Shafqat

Bilal Kaisser Moghal

Nighat Seema

Dr. Misbah Tanveer Chaudhry

Dr. Faiza Ali

Dr. Ghazal Mir Zulfiqar

Kathleen Gibilisco

Munir Mashooqullah

Speakers32 Speakers