9th International Conference on Business Managment ICOBM

Conference Date

17-19 Nov, 2026

Conference Location

UMT, Lahore Pakistan

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Speakers and Panelists

Prof. Ahsan Iqbal <br/> Chief Guest — Prof. Ahsan Iqbal is Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives and Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission. An engineer, management graduate, parliamentarian, and public-policy leader, he has played a prominent role in Pakistan’s national development planning, with a strong emphasis on knowledge, innovation, technology, education, and sustainable economic development.

Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan <br/> Guest of Honor — Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan is the Chairman of the Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) and a distinguished academic and higher-education leader. He has extensive experience in institutional development, academic quality, research, and higher-education policy. At PHEC, he contributes to strengthening academic standards, quality assurance, research capacity, and coordination across Punjab’s higher-education sector.

Prof. Dr. Hassan Sadeghi<br/> International Keynote Speaker — Prof. Dr. Hassan Sadeghi Samarjani is the President of the University of Neyshabur, Iran, and a faculty member of the university. He is an accomplished academic and author, with 8 books and 30 scientific and research articles to his credit

Prof. Dr. Judit Oláh, DSc <br/> International Keynote Speaker — Prof. Dr. Judit Oláh, DSc is a distinguished professor and researcher from Hungary, affiliated with the University of Debrecen and John von Neumann University. She leads the Doctoral School of Management and Business Administration and has extensive research expertise in supply chain management, Industry 4.0, innovation, bioeconomy, and sustainable business.

Dr. Muhammad Nasir Malik <br/> Panelist — Dr. Muhammad Nasir Malik is Director of the Institute of Business & Management (IB&M) at UET Lahore and an experienced academic and management educator. His academic leadership and engagement with business and management education provide valuable

Prof. Dr. Tariq Mahmood Jadoon <br/> National Keynote Speaker — Prof. Dr. Tariq Mahmood Jadoon is Provost of LUMS and an experienced academic leader with expertise in electrical engineering, information systems, IoT, and e-mobility. He has held several senior leadership positions at LUMS and currently leads its e-Mobility R&D Lab, contributing to technological innovation and the development of Pakistan’s electric-vehicle ecosystem

Mr. Najeeb Ghauri <br/> Panelist — Mr. Najeeb Ghauri is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of NETSOL Technologies, a global technology company specializing in digital finance and asset-finance solutions. With extensive experience in technology entrepreneurship and global business leadership, he has led NETSOL’s transformation into a global enterprise serving clients across multiple markets.

Mr. Faheem-ur-Rehman Saigol <br/> Panelist — Mr. Faheem-ur-Rehman Saigol is President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry, with extensive experience in trade, industry, and economic affairs. He has strongly advocated industry–academia collaboration, practical skills, entrepreneurship, and youth development, making his perspective particularly relevant to the role of business schools in promoting digital entrepreneurship.

Dr. Nauman Majeed <br/> Panelist — Dr. Nauman Majeed is Pro-Rector of the Karachi School of Business Leadership (KSBL) and an experienced academic leader with expertise in management, leadership, organisational behaviour, and business education. His academic and leadership experience makes him well positioned to contribute to the discussion on how business schools can develop future-ready leaders and digitally enabled entrepreneurs.

Organizing Committee

Dr. Rukhsana Kalim — Chair, ICOBM

Dr. Safia Nosheen — Member Core Committee and Chair – Budget and Finance Committee

Dr. Farah Yasser — Member Core Committee and Chair – Marketing and Outreach Committee

Dr. Seyab Yasin — Member Core committee

Mr. Aly Raza Syed — Member Core Committee and Chair – International/Keynote Speakers Committee

Dr. Shahid Hassan — Chair Editorial & Review Committee

Dr. Iqbal Mahmood — Chair Post-Conference Evaluation Committee

Dr. Ahmed Ali — Chair Registration, Hospitality, and Logistics Committee

Ms. Salwa Muhammad Akhter — Chair IT & Technology Support Committee

Mr. Adeel S. Shaikh — Chair Sponsorship & Partnership Committee

Mr. Kamran Aslam — Member Core committee

Ms. Anam Munir — Conference Secretary

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9th International Conference on Business Managment ICOBM

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