Scientific Agenda
The agenda outlines the key sessions, keynote addresses, scientific discussions, workshops, and networking activities planned throughout the conference. It provides participants with a structured overview of the program, highlighting the diverse topics and distinguished speakers contributing to the future of healthcare.
Delegate Registration
Venue: Main Conference Hall
Recitation, Conference Welcome & Distinguished Keynote Addresses
Recitation & Welcome:
- Dr. Jasim Anwar, MBBS, MApSc (USYD), PhD (UNSW Sydney) — Chairman, Organizing Committee
Distinguished Keynote Speakers:
- Dr. Syed Mustafa Kamal — Federal Minister for Health
- Dr. Khalid Hussain Magsi — Minister for Science and Technology
- Dr. Sulaiman Shahabuddin — President & CEO, The Aga Khan University
- Prof. Dr. Zia Ul Haq — ED, Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
- Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mujahid (T.I) — Rector, Pak-Austria Fachhochschule – IAST
- Maj General Muhammad Rafique — Commandant, AFPGMI (TBC)
- Prof. Dr. Shahzad Ali Khan — Vice Chancellor, Health Services Academy
Poster Exhibition, Networking and Tea Break
Schedule of poster presentations to be updated after selection.
Human Capital for Future of Healthcare
Panelists
Dr. Luo Dapeng — WHO Representative, Pakistan
Syed M. Sohail — COO, Aga Khan University
Maj. Gen. Amir Raza Tippu — Pak Army
Prof. Dr. Zia Ul Haq — ED, Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
Mr. Yusuke Shinozaki — Chief Representative, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Dr. Alaa Abouzeid — Professor of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt
Discussion Topics
- Workforce Transformation for the Future of Healthcare
- Workforce Planning and Policy Reforms for Technological Adaptation
- Globalization of Healthcare Workforce
- Investments in Human Capital
Research Presentations (4 Parallel Halls)
Lunch Break
Technological Transformation in the Future of Health Care
Panelists
Dr. Naveed Afzal — Consultant Urologist and Robotic Surgeon, London
Prof. Dr. Ata Ur Rahman Khan — Consultant/Head of Department (Urology), RMI, Peshawar
Dr. Hijab Batool — Head of Research, Education, Advancement, and Collaboration in Healthcare (REACH) Office, Chughtai Healthcare
Discussion Topics
- Artificial Intelligence in Diagnosis and Clinical Decision-Making
- Telemedicine and Remote Patient Care
- Robotics and Automation in Clinical Practice
Hands-On Workshop Sessions (11 Parallel Workshops)
Facilitator: Dr. Muhammad Naeem, NUMS
Venue: Central Block, G-Floor Lobby, Room A
Facilitator: Dr. Muhammad Naeem, NUMS
Venue: Central Block, G-Floor, Banquet Hall, Room B
Dr. Aman Karim, NUMS; Dr. Hammad Ullah, COMSATS Abbottabad; Dr. Hanbing Li, Zhejiang Univ. of Tech
Venue: Central Block, G-Floor, Banquet Hall, Room C
Dr. Nosheen Akhtar, Dr. Sumra Wajid Abbasi, Dr. Aman Karim, Dr. Sayed Afzal Shah
Venue: Central Block, G-Floor, Banquet Hall, Room D
Dr. Humayoon Shafiq, NUMS; Dr. Zainab Akram, NUMS; Dr. Tahir Khan, NUMS
Venue: Central Block, 1st Floor, Room E
Facilitator: Mr. Junaid, The Aga Khan University
Venue: Auditorium Block, Lobby Hall, Room H
Prof. Tanwir Khaliq (Patron), VC SZABMU; Dr. Syed Tanseer Asghar, Master Trainer; Dr. Sana Sharafat Ali, KRL Hospital
Venue: Central Block, 1st Floor Lift Lobby, Room G
Facilitator: Ms. Miriam Kugele, The Aga Khan University
Venue: Auditorium Block, Lobby Hall, Room I
Facilitator: Dr. Furqan Kabir, The Aga Khan University
Venue: Auditorium Block, 1st Floor, Lib-Hall, Room J
Facilitator: Dr. Bilal Usmani, The Aga Khan University
Venue: Auditorium Block, 1st Floor, Lib-Hall, Room L
Facilitator: Dr. Muhammad Afzal, PAF-IAST
Venue: Auditorium Block, 1st Floor, Lib-Hall, Room K
Poster Exhibition, Networking and Tea Break
Schedule of poster presentations to be updated after selection.
🎉 Gala Dinner / Cultural Night
Research Presentations (4 Parallel Halls)
Resilient and Sustainable Net Zero Health Infrastructure
Panelists
Miriam Kugele — Director, Office of Environment and Sustainability, Aga Khan University
Taejong Kim — Professor, KDI School of Public Policy and Management; Director, Impact Evaluation Lab
Omer Unlu — NKY's General Coordinator, Turkey
Discussion Topics
- Green Hospital Design and Sustainable Architecture
- Net Zero Healthcare Facilities: Pathways and Policy Frameworks
- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Integration in Hospitals
- Climate-Resilient Health Infrastructure
- Digital Solutions for Smart and Sustainable Hospitals
- Supply Chain Sustainability in Healthcare Systems
Poster Exhibition, Networking and Tea Break
Schedule of poster presentations to be updated after selection.
From Repair to Replacement: The Future of Regenerative Genetics
Panelists
Dr. Farah Naz Qamar — Professor, The Aga Khan University
Salman Kirmani — Professor, The Aga Khan University
Dr. Aisha Mohyuddin — Dean, Multidisciplinary Studies, NUMS
Prof. Dr. Moaz ur Rahman — Director, Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of Punjab
Dr. Fazli Wahid — Associate Professor, Pak-Austria Fachhochschule – IAST
Scott J. O'Brien — Director, Education Outreach, McLean Hospital, Harvard University, Boston, USA
Discussion Topics
- Advances in Gene Editing Technologies (e.g., CRISPR and Beyond)
- Stem Cell Therapies and Tissue Regeneration
- From Organ Repair to Bioengineered Organ Replacement
- Personalized and Precision Regenerative Medicine
- Integration of Genomics with Regenerative Therapies
Parallel Workshops (Programme to be confirmed)
Facilitator: Dr. Muhammad Naeem, NUMS
Venue: Central Block, G-Floor Lobby, Room A
Facilitator: Dr. Muhammad Naeem, NUMS
Venue: Central Block, G-Floor, Banquet Hall, Room B
Dr. Aman Karim, NUMS; Dr. Hammad Ullah, COMSATS Abbottabad; Dr. Hanbing Li, Zhejiang Univ. of Tech
Venue: Central Block, G-Floor, Banquet Hall, Room C
Dr. Nosheen Akhtar, Dr. Sumra Wajid Abbasi, Dr. Aman Karim, Dr. Sayed Afzal Shah
Venue: Central Block, G-Floor, Banquet Hall, Room D
Dr. Humayoon Shafiq, NUMS; Dr. Zainab Akram, NUMS; Dr. Tahir Khan, NUMS
Venue: Central Block, 1st Floor, Room E
Facilitator: Dr. Muhammad Afzal, PAF-IAST
Venue: Central Block, 1st Floor Lift Lobby, Room G
Prof. Tanwir Khaliq (Patron), VC SZABMU; Dr. Syed Tanseer Asghar; Dr. Sana Sharafat Ali
Venue: Auditorium Block, 1st Floor, Lib-Hall, Room K
Facilitator: Mr. Junaid, The Aga Khan University
Venue: Auditorium Block, Lobby Hall, Room H
Facilitator: Dr. Irfan Khan, The Aga Khan University
Venue: Auditorium Block, Lobby Hall, Room I
Facilitator: Dr. Furqan Kabir, The Aga Khan University
Venue: Auditorium Block, 1st Floor, Lib-Hall, Room J
Facilitator: Dr. Bilal Usmani, The Aga Khan University
Venue: Auditorium Block, 1st Floor, Lib-Hall, Room L
Poster Exhibition and Lunch Break
Schedule of poster presentations to be updated after selection.
Parallel Workshops
Afternoon session — (Moving from previous session) same venue
Poster Exhibition, Networking and Tea Break
Schedule of poster presentations to be updated after selection.
Closing Remarks and Awards Distribution Ceremony