OVERVIEW
The AI Festival 2025 brings together policymakers, researchers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and
students to explore Pakistan's AI landscape and chart its technological future. This two-day
conference features expert panels, research presentations, innovation showcases, and interactive
competitions designed to foster collaboration across sectors and accelerate Pakistan's AI ecosystem
development.
DAY 1: POLICY, ETHICS & INNOVATION
SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2025
Time Auditorium Conference Room A Conference Room B Exhibition Hall
10:00–11:15 GRAND OPENING CEREMONY
• Welcome Address
• Keynote: "Pakistan's AI Vision 2030"
11:15–13:00 DISTINGUISHED PANEL & RESEARCH HACKATHON INNOVATION SHOWCASE
BOOK LAUNCH SYMPOSIUM LAUNCH • Final Year Projects
• Panel: "AI Governance • "What Pakistan • AI Hackathon 2025 • Professional Innovations
and Ethics - Developing Needs: • Problem Statement • Interactive
Pakistan's Framework" Conversations with Presentations Demonstrations
• Book Launch: "Artificial Researchers and • Team Formation • Guided Tours
Intelligence Ethics: A Professionals" • Competition Begins
Maturity Assessment • Peer Reviewed
Framework" Paper Presentations
• Real-World • Academic-Industry
Implementation Case Collaboration Forum
Studies
• Q&A Session
13:00–14:00 Networking Lunch & Final Year Project Tour
14:00–15:15 STRATEGIC PANEL FRONTIER HACKATHON INNOVATION SHOWCASE
• "AI for Sustainable RESEARCH • Ongoing • Continues
Development - Addressing • "Emerging Trends Development
Pakistan's Critical in AI Research" • Mentor Sessions
Challenges" • Peer Reviewed
• Case Studies in Sessions
Healthcare, Agriculture, • Research Poster
and Energy Presentations
• Public Private
Partnership Opportunities
15:15–15:30 Afternoon Break & Coffee
15:30–17:30 WOMEN LEADERS' INDUSTRY HACKATHON INNOVATION SHOWCASE
SUMMIT TRANSFORMATION • Ongoing • Continues
• "Empowering Diversity in • "AI-Driven Development
Pakistan's Tech Future" Industrial • Technical
• Leadership Panel with Transformation: Workshops
Industry Pioneers Pakistan's Journey
• Women-Led Startup from Challenges to
Showcase Implementation
• Mentorship Program Opportunities"
Launch • Industry Specific
Case Studies
• Roadmaps
• Technology
Integration
Strategies
17:30–19:00 Networking Reception + Final Year Project Viewing (All Attendees)
DAY 2: FUTURE WORKFORCE & GLOBAL IMPACT
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Time Auditorium Conference Room A Conference Room Exhibition Hall
B
10:00 – 11:45 AI FOR NEXT STARTUP HACKATHON INNOVATION SHOWCASE
GENERATIONS ECOSYSTEM • Development • Interactive Demonstrations
• Future of Education and • Panel: "AI Continues • Product Launches
Skills Development Innovation • Mid point
• Industry-Academia Ecosystem - Evaluations
Partnerships Building Pakistan's • Technical
• Case Studies in AI Technological Workshops
Education Capacity"
• Workforce Preparation • Startup Pitch
Strategies Competition
Preliminary Round
• Investor
Matchmaking
12:00-13:00 FUTURE OF WORK STARTUP PITCH HACKATHON ROBOTICS COMPETITION
SYMPOSIUM COMPETITION • Final • Interactive Demonstrations
• "Skilling Pakistan for an • Semi-Final Round Development • Live Competitions
AI Economy" • Investor Feedback Stage • Student Robotics Showcase
• Industry Transformation Sessions • Solution
Studies Refinement
• National Skills
Development Roadmap
• International
Collaboration
Opportunities
13:00 - 14:00 Networking Lunch (All Attendees)
14:00 - 16:00 GRAND DEBATE STARTUP PITCH Hackathon Finale INTERACTIVE AI EXHIBITS
• "AI will redefine the FINALS Presentations & • Hands on Demonstrations
identity of humanity" • Final Judging • AR/VR Experiences
• Distinguished Panelists Presentations • AI in Creative Arts
from Academia, Industry • Investor Panel
and Policy Judging
• Moderated Interactive • Live Audience
Discussion Feedback
• Cultural Performance
16:05 - 18:00 CLOSING CEREMONY
• Summary of Festival Achievements
• Hackathon Awards Presentation
• Robotics Competition Winners
• Startup Competition Winners
• Closing Keynote: "Pakistan's AI Roadmap"
• Call to Action for National AI Strategy
18:00 - 19:00 Farewell Networking Mixer (All Attendees)
FEATURED PROGRAM
HIGHLIGHTS COMPETITIONS & INTERACTIVE EVENTS
AI Hackathon 2025: 32-hour intensive problem-solving competition addressing national challenges
Startup Pitch Competition: Showcasing Pakistan's most promising AI ventures with investor
engagement
Robotics Competition: Demonstrating cutting-edge applications in automation and intelligence
Innovation Showcase: Spotlighting student projects and industry breakthroughs
STRATEGIC DISCUSSIONS
AI Governance Framework: Developing Pakistan's ethical and regulatory approach to AI
Women Leaders' Summit: Promoting gender diversity in Pakistan's tech ecosystem Sustainable
Development Focus: Applying AI to Pakistan's most pressing societal challenges
Grand Debate: Exploring philosophical and societal implications of accelerating AI development
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Research Symposium: Presenting cutting-edge academic and industry research
Future of Work Symposium: Preparing Pakistan's workforce for the AI economy
Industry Transformation Panel: Practical strategies for AI integration across sectors
Structured Networking: Curated connections between stakeholders across the AI ecosystem
REGISTRATION & INFORMATION
Regular Registration: May 25 - May 26, 2025 (https://lu.ma/znebpx9t)
Website: https://society5i.com/ai-festival/
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Office #16, 2nd Floor near Allahdad Plaza, G-8 Markaz, Islamabad
Phone: 0323-5162833 | +92 303 5361789
The AI Festival 2025 is proudly supported by the society 5.0 initiative, Higher Education Commission,
HUM Network, Change Mechanics, Startup Headquarter and other leading industry partners.
