PROGRAM AGENDA
January 29, 2026
8:30 - 9:00 Am
Welcome Tea, Registration & Networking
• Participants arrive, register, have tea and network
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Women's Innovation Marketplace
• HerStory Exhibition: 50+ women-led social enterprises showcasing impact and innovation
• Women’s Cooperative Showcase: Rural and urban women’s collectives displaying products
• Empowerment Breakfast: Networking session featuring women entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Opening Ceremony & Keynote Addresses
Welcome Address: Ali Zain Ul Abideen, CEO, Social Innovation Academy
• Keynote Addresses:
“The Economic Case for Women’s Empowerment”
“Investing in Women: The Ultimate Growth Strategy”
“From Activism to Enterprise: Women as Agents of Change”
“Building Billion-Dollar Enterprises: The Women’s Way”
• Chief Guest Address: Prime Minister of Pakistan
Panel 1
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Creating Enabling Environment for Women’s Success
Focus Areas:
• Financial Access Reform
• Digital Infrastructure Development
• Legal Framework Modernization
• Social Support Systems Integration
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Networking Lunch & Investor Speed Dating
Panel 2
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Technology as the Great Equalizer: Digital Empowerment Strategies
Focus Areas:
• E-commerce platforms enabling women’s market access
• Mobile technology overcoming mobility constraints
• Digital skills training and capacity building programs
• Online education and professional development for women
3:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Networking Tea
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
She Innovates Challenge: Pakistan’s Women Changemakers
• Live Pitch Competition: 10 finalist women-led teams present social enterprise solutions
• Sectors: Healthcare, education, environment, agriculture, technology, manufacturing, services
• Judges Panel: Investors, corporate leaders, development experts, government officials
• Prizes: PKR 1,000,000 in seed grants + accelerator programs + international mentorship + market access support
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Commitment and Closing Ceremony
• Pakistan Women’s Social Enterprise Charter: Signing by 100+ organizations and individuals
• Mentorship Network Launch: Connecting 1,000+ women entrepreneurs across Pakistan
• SES 3.0 Preview: Next summit vision and commitment
• Celebration Reception: Featuring women artisans, musicians, and cultural performances
