KARACHI: New World Concepts organized Pakistan’s premier annual conference for women professional development, the International Women Leaders’ Summit on 23rd January 2018 at Movenpick Hotel Karachi.
“The International Women Leaders’ Summit is a unique chance for women professionals in the corporate and business sectors of Pakistan to learn from global success stories and business leaders” said Yasmin Hyder, CEO, New World Concepts and Founder President Pakistan Women Entrepreneurs Network for Trade (WE-NET). The insights shared are a source of inspiration for learning and corporate career growth.
This year’s conference theme ‘‘Invest in Yourself’’ focused on women leadership including women from diverse fields such as international diplomacy, multilateral organizations, private enterprise and the armed forces. The summit explored ways for breaking gender stereotypes, investing for higher returns, giving back to society, branding yourself, personal financial management, and investing in yourself for global engagements. The conference also held round table mentoring sessions for the audience.
Major General Nigar Johar, Vice Principal Army Medical College, delivered the keynote address. She serves as the first female Deputy Commandant of an institute and the first female officer to command one the biggest Pakistan Army unit. Major General Nigar Johar is the highest ranking lady officer in Pakistan Army.
Mr. Shamsuddin Shaikh, CEO, Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company delivered a special presentation to the audience about the gender initiatives led by SECMC including their Female Dump Truck Driver Programme.
An interesting panel discussion took place featuring Her Excellency Ingrid Johansson, Ambassador of Sweden, Mr. Khalid Mansoor, President, OICCI, and Raza Pirbhai, CEO, KFC Pakistan focused on Perceptions vs. Reality: Gender Inclusiveness in Organizations.
Hilde Heye, President of les Femmes Chefs D’Enterprises de Monaco (Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Monaco) addressed the audience, detailing her inspiring story to success in the corporate world.
Becky Lin, CEO, Hangzhou Jinjiang Group, Pakistan, gave a presentation on Rules of Success and the innovative techniques of waste management her company has adopted.
Sqn. Ldr. Bisma Nasim, Pakistan Air Force addressed the conference regarding her experience in creating history by being the first ever female paratrooper in Asia in 2006.
Her Excellency Ardi Stoios-Braken, Ambassador of Netherlands and Her Excellency, Dr. Brigitta Blaha, Ambassador of Austria participated in panel discussions relating to Working Across Borders and Thriving in the Asian Workplace, respectively. News Desk
