9th International Conference on Business Managment ICOBM

Conference Date

17–19 November 2026

Conference Location

UMT, Lahore Pakistan

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Keynote Speakers

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.

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. 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.

Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi <br/> Panelist — Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi is Rector of the Karachi School of Business & Leadership (KSBL) and an Oxford-trained economist with over three decades of international experience in academia, public policy, and institutional leadership. He has held senior academic and policy roles at leading institutions including the University of Oxford, LSE, Seoul National University, OECD, and Government College University Lahore.

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

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. Kamran Moosa <br/> Panelist — Dr. Kamran Moosa is Chief Executive of the PIQC Institute of Quality and an experienced academic, researcher, consultant, and international trainer in Quality Engineering and Management. With extensive expertise in TQM, Lean, Six Sigma, productivity, and academic quality assurance, he brings valuable insights into developing quality-driven and future-ready entrepreneurial organisations.

Organizing Committee

Dr. Rukhsana Kalim — Chair, ICoBM

Anam Munir — Conference Secretary

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

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

Dr. Iqbal Mahmood — Chair Post-Conference Evaluation Committee

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

Dr Farah Yasser — Chair Marketing & Outreach Committee

Dr Safia Nosheen — Chair Budget & Finance Committee

Dr Shahid Hassan — Chair Editorial & Review Committee

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