Explore the sessions shaping this year's development dialogue.
Inside Plenaries & Panels
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
5 parallel sessions
Rethinking Development through the Three Es
257
From Skills to Economic Independence: Expanding Opportunities for Women
61
AI Readiness in Pakistan’s Higher Education Sector
90
SPHF – The World Largest Post-Disaster Housing Reconstruction Programme
37
Strengthening Power Systems for Energy Transition in South Asia
41
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
5 parallel sessions
One Firm, Many Regulators: The Case for Regulatory Harmonisation
63
Digital Skill Development of Women Entrepreneurs on Enhancing Business Opportunities
77
From Climate Risk to Resilience: The Private Sector’s Role on the Road to COP31
44
Pakistan’s Adaptation Agenda: From National Framework to Subnational Implementation and Lessons from Global Practices
42
Rethinking Climate Adaptation: Labour Rights and Care Economy in Pakistan’s Just Energy Transition
33
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
6 parallel sessions
Water Security, Hydro-diplomacy and Regional Peace
150
Rethinking Tobacco Control in Pakistan: Advancing Fiscal Policy, Environmental Accountability and Regulation of Emerging Nicotine Products
76
Rethinking Supply Chains in an Age of Disruption: Sustainability, AI and Resilience
46
Financing the Future: Private Capital for Pakistan’s Social Sector
38
Leaving No Youth Behind in the Age of Disruption: Perspectives on the Post-2030 Agenda
25
A Transformation Dialogue An Early Warning on a Post-2030 Agenda: Building Inclusive Narratives for Real Transformation
15
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
5 parallel sessions
From Primary Production to Secondary Value: Scaling an Integrated Circular Textile Economy
57
Towards Operationalising Country Platforms for Climate Finance in Pakistan: Readiness & Gaps
61
From Coal to Clean: Towards a Phased and Just Energy Transition
29
Living with Disasters: Understanding Risks, Anticipatory Planning and Financing for Preparedness
28
Pakistan’s Reform Agenda for Integrated Economic Governance
45
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
5 parallel sessions
Making Tariff Reform Work for Industry and Exports
38
Sustainability Governance of China’s Overseas Infrastructure Investments: Insights from Pakistan
20
Shifting Geopolitics: Risks, Resilience and Prosperity
32
Environmental Diplomacy for Shared Air and Cryosphere Risks in South Asia
26
The Political Economy of Real Estate Policy and Taxation in Pakistan
20
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
5 parallel sessions
Media and AI in the Age of Influence: Journalism, Public Discourse and Countering Violent Extremism
45
Pakistan’s Hydrogen Economy: Strategic Priorities Amid Regional Instability
38
Reducing Fossil Fuel Reliance: Driving Climate Action and Business Continuity
41
Digital Lending in Priority Sector Financing: Expanding Access, Strengthening Inclusion and Unlocking Productive Growth in Pakistan
16
Utility-scale Renewable Energy: Federal Policy, Provincial Priorities and Implementation Gaps
13
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Book Launch of Declassified British/American Secret Documents (1952–58) & Tareekhi-e-Sangay Meel
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM