Theme: Reshaping Horizons

TEDx events are organized independently, under a free license granted by TED. Information Technology University (ITU) is organizing TEDxITU to share the success stories of technology and governance in Pakistan, and encourage dialogue by making great ideas accessible.

ITU Auditorium
3rd Floor, 346-B, Ferozepur Road
Lahore, Punjab, 54600
Pakistan

Dr Haider Ashraf

Dr. Haider Ashraf started off as a medical student at Government College Lahore. Completing his MBBS from KEMU, he further qualified in FRCS. Despite, being highly qualified and competent, Dr. Ashraf still did not have a paid job. So, he took CSS exam and passed it. He then joined the police department and started serving in it, as he had always wanted to bring improvements in this area. He is still an important asset to the department, as he is the key person implying technological interventions to it. He has already garnished the police sector with initiatives like the Dolphin force, tracked vehicles, and the centralized police department control.

Dr Umar Saif

Chairman Punjab Information Technology Board,Computer Scientist and Entrepreneur, Dr Saif is identified as the founder of Pakistan’s largest startup incubator Plan9.The Young Global Leader currently also serves as the Vice Chancellor of Information Technology University.

Dr. Amjad Saqib

Founder Akhuwat Foundation

A medical graduate from King Edward Medical College, Dr. Amjad Saqib was selected for the nation’s topmost bureaucratic institution, the elite Civil Service of Pakistan. Having stood out as a public servant, right when his career was about to move towards higher echelons, he resigned with the intent to dedicate himself to becoming a social entrepreneur and make a difference in societal change through Akhuwat Foundation.

Marvi Memon

Ms.Marvi Memon launched Pakistan’s first satellite tracking fleet management concern Trakker making her the youngest women CEO of a multinational firm. The Alumni of London School of Economics has recently launched a movement for rights and is galvanizing Pakistanis to reject old politics and embrace clean politics.