Innovation Summit for Peace

Innovation Summit for Peace and Prosperity in Asia

                     

Venue: Onsite at Islamabad & Online by ZOOM | Date: November 09-10, 2020

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The Rationale of Conference

We live in Asia and daily consume news like bomb blasts, Kashmir conflict, water war, foreign invasion, suicidal attacks, protests by separatists, surgical strikes, and frequent killings. It is hard for a human to stay normal and healthy under the bombardment of such news. Pakistan and India recently changed the flavor of news from hate to love by opening Kartarpur for the Sikh community. There is a need to have a permanent journey towards conflict resolution and peace in Asia for regional prosperity, poverty alleviation, and well-being of people.

This peace process drive needs its replication beyond Asia in the entire world. This conference will invite attention of global scholars, influencers, politicians and authorities who matter at the helm of affairs to think and act for the peace.

The Objectives of the Conference

  • To promote research, intellectual debate and ideas on peace and conflicts resolution
  • To become a platform for discussion, idea exchanges and dialogue
  • To conduct collaborative funded research and peace projects
  • To publish policies and good practices of peacebuilding
  • To promote interfaith harmony and cultural diversity
  • To educate youth and policymakers about the peace options and significance
  • To advocate for peace drive in policy circles of countries in the conflicts

The Program

  • Inauguration and Closing Venue: Islamabad
  • Technical Sessions; Online by Zoom
  • Date: Nov 09-10, 2020
  • Duration: 02 days

The Conference Includes

  • Invited talks of researchers, policymakers and peace advocates
  • Research and policy papers
  • Panel discussion by experts
  • Group discussions of special interest

Important Dates

  • Idea and abstract submission: October 26, 2020
  • Abstract Approval: October 30, 2020
  • Paper Submission: November 05, 2020
  • Conference registration till November 06, 2020

Important Contacts:

For General Queries: Mr. Kashif Zaheer - kashif.zaheer@riphah.edu.pk - +92-300-9618402
Mr. Yasir Ammar - yasir@irp.edu.pk - +92-334-4002613
For academic papers: Dr. Imran Rashid - imran.rashid@uskt.edu.pk - +92-313-6983007
For collaboration & registration: Asif Khurshid - asifkhurshid@gmail.com - +92-321-4040529

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Rashid Aftab

Director
Riphah Institute of Public Policy

Mr. Kashif Zaheer Kamboh

Faculty Member
Riphah Institute of Public Policy

Dr. Musab Yousufi

Head of Department
Riphah Institute of Public Policy

Organizing Committee

Dr. Imran Rashid

Chief Organizer

Ms. Urooj Aijaz

In-Charge Innovation Summit & Faculty Member, Bahria University Karachi Campus

Dr. Rashid Aftab

Director, RIPHAH Institute of Public Policy

Mr. Kashif Zaheer Kamboh

Faculty Member, RIPHAH Institute of Public Policy

Mr. Asif Khurshid
Dr. Zohaib Ahmed

Assistant Professor, Department of Islamic Studies, University of Sialkot

Dr. Riaz Ahmad Saeed

Faculty Member, Department of Islamic Studies, NUML-Islamabad, Secretary Board of Directors, Pakistan Society of Religion, Islamabad-Pakistan

Ms. Anum Imtiaz

Summit Coordinator, Innovation Summit