Islamabad, October, 2026: SZABIST University Islamabad Campus hosted a PMI International Speaker Session, bringing together students, faculty members, and industry professionals from all five SZABIST University campuses, with participants joining virtually.

The event commenced with opening remarks by Dr. Khansa Zaman, Associate Professor and Program Manager MSPM, who welcomed the participants and highlighted the importance of connecting academic learning with professional practice.

The session was moderated by Mr. Amer Riaz Qureshi, Assistant Professor and Program Manager MPM. International guest speaker Mr. Lalith De Silva delivered an insightful talk titled “The Neuroscience of Project Leadership: Enhancing Project Outcomes and Performance.” His discussion explored how neuroscience and leadership approaches can contribute to improved project performance and outcomes.

Following the speaker’s presentation, Mr. Khusro Pervaiz Khan, Head of Campus, SZABIST University Islamabad, shared his remarks. A key highlight of the event was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between SZABIST University Islamabad and the PMI Islamabad Pakistan Chapter. The MoU was signed by Mr. Khusro Pervaiz Khan and Mr. Wasim Irshad, President of the PMI Islamabad Pakistan Chapter. This agreement reflects a shared commitment to strengthening institutional collaboration and creating opportunities for academic and professional development in project management.

The event also highlighted SZABIST University Islamabad’s achievement of six-year accreditation from the PMI Global Accreditation Center (GAC) for its Master of Project Management (MPM) and Master of Science in Project Management (MSPM) programs.

Mr. Ejaz Ahmed Qureshi, CEO of Qadri Associates, also attended the event. His support for scholarships for women pursuing project management education at SZABIST University represents a contribution towards expanding educational opportunities and encouraging women’s participation in the field.

The program continued with closing remarks by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Asif Khan, Associate Dean, Management Sciences, followed by a vote of thanks from Dr. Shazia Akhtar, Head of Department, Management Sciences. The event concluded with the presentation of shields in recognition of the contributions and participation of the distinguished speaker and guests.

Through initiatives such as this, SZABIST University continues to strengthen industry-academia relationships, promote international knowledge exchange, and provide students with valuable opportunities to engage with professional practices. The session further reinforced the University’s commitment to preparing future project management professionals for evolving industry challenges.