ANNUAL
Symposium
2025
Achievements
From Awareness to Action:
Gather Together, Grow Together, Guide the Future
Dr. Khalid Ahmad Khan
From Data to Decisions: Building an AI-Powered Management System
This session explores how project managers can harness AI to transform raw project data into strategic insights. Dr. Khalid will showcase tools for advanced Earned Value Analysis and financial forecasting, moving beyond reactive reporting to proactive leadership. Participants will learn how to design AI-driven productivity tools that enhance decision-making, optimize resources, and build a foundation for smarter project governance.
Dr. Khalid Ahmad Khan, President of PMI Lahore Chapter and Pakistan’s first PMP, has over 25 years of experience in policy and project management. He established PMOs across government bodies and pioneered Earned Value Management practices, serving as the founding DG of Monitoring & Evaluation, Punjab. A professor at Riphah International University and recipient of PMI’s Leadership Impact Award, he has advised LUMS, World Bank, USAID, and GiZ.
Ammarah Shahzad & Zaka Awan
Towards Net-Zero: Sustainable Practices in Project Construction & Delivery
This talk explores the urgent need for sustainability in construction to achieve Net-Zero targets. It covers green materials, renewable energy, and digital tools like BIM and IoT, while addressing challenges such as cost, regulations, and cultural resistance. Attendees will gain practical strategies and solutions to embed sustainability across the project lifecycle.
Ammarah Shahzad is Project Manager at NESPAK with 20+ years’ experience in project management, contracts, and stakeholder engagement. She holds PMI-RMP and PMP credentials and has served as PMI Lahore Chapter’s Director of Memberships since 2014.
Zaka ul Mustafa Awan is Director Projects at Presto Engineering, with 20+ years leading infrastructure projects. A pioneer PMI-CP™ in Pakistan, he has introduced digital workflows, 3D/4D/5D modeling, and sustainable practices across the industry.
Naureen Sheikh
AI Transformation: From Idea to Impact
AI is reshaping industries, but many organizations struggle to achieve real outcomes. This session provides a step-by-step roadmap for AI transformation—starting from idea generation, through pilots, and scaling for long-term impact. Participants will explore use cases in AI-driven products, process integration, and hybrid applications. Practical strategies will demonstrate how to embed AI in operations to deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, innovation, and customer value.
Naureen Sheikh is a PMP® and PSM-certified leader with 15+ years of global experience in AI, cloud, and enterprise software delivery. Known for driving Agile transformations and digital innovation, she has guided organizations in adopting AI and mentors young professionals in technology and project leadership.
Ali Amjad
Environmental Due Diligence (EDD) & Effective Project Management
This session emphasizes the role of Environmental Due Diligence in ensuring project sustainability. Participants will learn about the State Bank of Pakistan’s ESG guidelines, global best practices, and local regulatory frameworks shaping EDD. By applying business-case approaches, project managers can integrate environmental and social risk management into planning and execution. The session highlights EDD as a strategic tool for aligning sustainability with organizational and investor expectations.
Ali Amjad, a Chemical Engineer with a Master’s in Energy & Environmental Engineering, has 9 years of experience in the paints and coatings sector and currently serves as WWF Pakistan’s Water & Energy Expert. Passionate about sustainability, he has led youth programs, taught SDG-focused courses, and advocates for ESG integration in projects.
Sufyan Ahmed
Turning Project Results into Lasting Impact
Most projects end with delivery, but true success lies in sustaining and enhancing benefits. This talk introduces a framework grounded in systems thinking, emphasizing foresight, collaboration, and governance to extend project value over time. Participants will learn how to transform outcomes into long-term strategic impact, ensuring that projects remain aligned with organizational goals and stakeholder needs well beyond closure.
Sufyan Ahmed is a Ph.D. Scholar in Project Management with 17+ years of leadership in healthcare and community projects at Alkhidmat Foundation. He has served as CEO and Managing Director, specializing in strategic planning, governance, and Benefits Realization Management (BRM). His research focuses on sustaining project benefits through strategic alignment and collaboration.
Dr. Ata Ul Musawir
Effective Governance for Optimizing Project Value Delivery
Good governance is the cornerstone of project value creation. This talk explores how projects should be viewed as investments for business and society. Dr. Ata will share best practices for designing governance frameworks that safeguard investments, maximize returns, and support sustainable outcomes. The session also emphasizes how effective governance bridges strategy and execution, ensuring projects consistently deliver intended benefits.
Dr. Ata Ul Musawir, Ph.D. (University of Malaya), is a governance expert and PMP-certified professional. His research, published in leading journals, has shaped PMI’s Benefits Realization Management Guide. He has lectured internationally and consulted widely on project governance. With experience at HSBC Malaysia and academia, he is recognized as a thought leader in governance-driven project success.
Farhan Yousaf
Inner Balance: Bridging AI and Project Management – CPMAI Framework
Why do most AI projects fail? This session provides answers using PMI + CPMAI best practices. Participants will explore people-centered leadership, empathy, and stakeholder alignment alongside technical AI frameworks. With real-world case studies from World Bank and GCC projects, the session equips attendees with practical tools for planning, decision-making, and ensuring AI projects succeed at scale.
Farhan Yousaf is a global AI & Digital Transformation leader with experience across Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and the GCC. He has managed $150M+ digital governance projects and AI-driven initiatives. A PMP, SAFe Agilist, and CPMAI-certified professional, he also serves as Director of Marketing & Communications at PMI Lahore Chapter.
Afsheen Iftikhar
Leading Change That Sticks: People-Centered Approaches to Sustainable Project Success
Most change initiatives fail because the human side is neglected. This session explores people-centered approaches to project change, linking leadership with sustainable outcomes. Attendees will learn practical frameworks to embed change, connect HR practices with project delivery, and ensure transformation is embraced and sustained over time.
Afsheen Iftikhar is Regional Head of HR for South Asia at WestPoint Home, with 19+ years of experience in HR strategy, digitalization, and leadership development. She has led transformations across global operations, is an active Toastmaster, and advocates for aligning people practices with the UN SDGs.
