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Agenda

DAY 1 - INNOVATION MEETS EDUCATION | 01ST MAY 2026

Literature • Journalism • Identity • Early Childhood Learning

HALL 1 — IDEAS & CULTURE ARENA | Flagship Stage for Authors, Thinkers & Journalists
Time GLOBAL-QUALITY SESSION TITLE
10:00 – 11:00 Opening Ceremony & Spotlight Keynote: The Republic of Readers: Why Nations Rise When People Read
11:15 – 12:15 Publishing 2030: The Global Future of Books & Ideas
12:30 – 1:30 Reporting in the Age of Disinformation: Journalism’s Battle for Truth
2:30 – 3:30 Youth Voices Forum: Pakistan’s Next Generation of Authors
4:00 – 5:00 Soft Power Pakistan: How Culture Builds Influence (Spotlight Dialogue)
6:00 – 7:30 Gala Spotlight Talk: Pakistan Between Pages & Policy – A National Conversation
HALL 2 — SMART LEARNING ARENA | EdTech, Digital Learning, Policy Dialogue
Time GLOBAL-QUALITY SESSION TITLE
11:15 – 12:15 Smart Classroom Showcase: The Future of Digital Teaching (TouchPro+, Lumio, AI Apps)
12:30 – 1:30 Reimagining Pakistan’s Digital Education Policy: SEF × HEC Dialogue
2:30 – 3:30 MasterLab: Designing Digital Lesson Plans That Actually Work
4:00 – 5:00 Women Leading EdTech: Breaking Barriers, Building Futures
6:00 – 7:30 Cookbook Tasting Stage – Words & Flavors of Pakistan
HALL 3 — EARLY LEARNING DISCOVERY ZONE | Play, Parenting, Growth, Behaviour, Inclusion
Time Session Title
10:00 – 11:00 Puppet Theatre: Stories That Teach — Dr. Saad Aziz
11:15 – 12:15 The Science of Play: Building Strong Foundations in Early Childhood
12:30 – 1:30 Parents as Partners: The Home–School Digital Bridge
2:30 – 3:30 Grow Your School: Branding, Marketing & Admissions in 2026
4:00 – 5:00 Behavior Lab: Managing Early Years Classrooms with Confidence
6:00 – 7:30 Mini Chef Theatre for Kids — Food Meets Fun

DAY 1 SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES

Book Art Pavilion

Podcast Studio Live

Words & Spices Cookbook Launch

Early Learning Training Certificates

DAY 2 - INNOVATION MEETS EDUCATION | 02ND MAY 2026

AI • Smart Schools • Digital Publishing • Investment • Food Culture

HALL 1 —INNOVATION & IDEAS STAGE | Flagship TED Arena + Publishing Future Sessions
Time GLOBAL-QUALITY SESSION TITLE
10:00 – 11:00 Smart School CEO Summit: Leading Schools Through Digital Transformation
11:15 – 12:15 AI in Education: Beyond Automation to Human Augmentation
12:30 – 1:30 Startup Arena: Pitch Your EdTech for Tomorrow’s Learners
2:30 – 3:30 Workshop: Building Intelligent School Apps & Parent Portals
4:00 – 5:00 EdTech Capital: Where the Next Billion-Dollar Ideas Will Come From
6:00 – 7:00 Smart Classroom Certification Ceremony
HALL 2 — FUTURE OF EDTECH SUMMIT | AI, Smart Schools, Startups, Investment, Learning Systems
Time GLOBAL-QUALITY SESSION TITLE
10:00 – 11:00 Smart School CEO Summit: Leading Schools Through Digital Transformation
11:15 – 12:15 AI in Education: Beyond Automation to Human Augmentation
12:30 – 1:30 Startup Arena: Pitch Your EdTech for Tomorrow’s Learners
2:30 – 3:30 Workshop: Building Intelligent School Apps & Parent Portals
4:00 – 5:00 EdTech Capital: Where the Next Billion-Dollar Ideas Will Come From
6:00 – 7:00 Smart Classroom Certification Ceremony
HALL 3 — KINDERGARTEN & GROWTH
Time GLOBAL-QUALITY SESSION TITLE
10:00 – 11:00 Puppet Theatre: Teamwork & Kindness — Dr. Saad Aziz
11:15 – 12:15 Digital Tools for Little Learners: Play Meets Technology
12:30 – 1:30 Neurodiversity & Inclusion: Designing Classrooms for Every Child
2:30 – 3:30 Finance Clinic: Funding & Growing Your School Network
4:00 – 5:00 Teacher Wellness Roundtable: Protecting the Educator’s Mind
6:00 – 7:00 Kids Zone Concert & Creative Photo Wall
HALL 4 — CULINARY ARTS & FOOD CULTURE PAVILION
Time GLOBAL-QUALITY SESSION TITLE
All Day Live Culinary Theatre — Chef Sadaf Hussain & Chef Adeel
All Day Cookbook Signings — Taste of Sindh & Food Stories of Pakistan
3:00 – 5:00 The Visual Kitchen: Food Photography for Creators

DAY 3 — CULTURE, CREATIVITY & THE CONNECTED FUTURE | 03RD MAY 2026

Media • Creativity • Geo-Tech • Pakistan’s Creative Economy

HALL 1 —CULTURE & MEDIA DOME
Time GLOBAL-QUALITY SESSION TITLE
10:00 – 11:00 Storytelling in the TikTok Era: The Battle for Attention
11:00 – 12:15 South Asia Writes Together: Borders, Books & Belonging
12:30 – 1:30 Books, Business & Beyond: The Publishing Markets of 2026
2:30 – 3:30 Karachi ThinkFest: Education, Soft Power & National Identity
4:00 – 5:00 Culinary Diplomacy: How Food Becomes Culture
6:00 – 7:30 Closing Gala & Awards Night – Pakistan’s Creative Future Awards
HALL 2 — INNOVATION & POLICY FORUM
Time GLOBAL-QUALITY SESSION TITLE
10:00 – 11:00 Innovation Theatre: Hybrid Classroom Demo 2035
11:15 – 12:15 EdTech Entrepreneurship 101: Building What Schools Need
12:30 – 1:30 Geo-Economics & Tech Corridors: CPEC 2.0 and Beyond
2:30 – 3:30 Policy Makers Meet Innovators: Designing Pakistan’s Roadmap
4:00 – 5:00 Innovation Awards Announcement
HALL 3 — EARLY LEARNING FINALE
Time GLOBAL-QUALITY SESSION TITLE
10:00 – 11:00 Puppet Finale: The Heroes of Pakistan
11:15 – 12:15 Preschool Curriculum Lab 2030
12:30 – 1:30 Parenting for the Digital Age: Balancing Screen Time
2:30 – 3:30 Grow Your School — Advanced Leadership Clinic
4:00 – 5:00 Children’s Talent Show & Story Awards
SIGNATURE ZONES (All 3 Days)
ZONEe EXPERIENCE
Amtech Systems Pavilion Smart Classrooms • TouchPro+ Theatre • EdTech Simulations
Book Art Pavilion Calligraphy • Illustration • Printing Press Mini Studio
Podcast Studio Live Interviews with Authors, Founders, Educators
Food & Books Avenue Cookbook launches, tastings, cultural talks
Startup Alley EdTech innovators showcase
Kids Story Village Reading circles, puppet arena, creativity labs

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