Roundtable-1 – Change Makers Summit

🌟 Pre-Launch Roundtable – A New Beginning for Change Makers Summit 2025

Igniting Innovation, Collaboration & Youth Empowerment

📅 20 May 2025 – University of Lahore, Chairman Board Room
In collaboration with The Innovation Hub and Volunteer Force Pakistan, the University of Lahore hosted the Pre-Launch Roundtable for the highly anticipated Change Makers Summit 2025.

🎯 Purpose of the Roundtable

This Pre-Launch Roundtable was envisioned to:

Kickstart the national movement for Change Makers Summit 2025
Unite leaders from academia, industry, and the public sector
Discuss pathways for innovation, entrepreneurship, and youth-led impact

From dynamic discussions to collective strategy-building, this gathering laid the groundwork for an inclusive, tech-driven future for Pakistan.

🎯 Why It Mattered

This wasn’t just a planning session — it was a bold step toward:

Empowering Pakistan’s youth with tools, mentorship, and platforms
Strengthening the SME and startup ecosystem
Promoting innovation through cross-sector collaboration

The energy in the room reflected a shared commitment to shaping a brighter, opportunity-rich future.

💬 What Made It Special

✨ Powerful Leadership — Chaired by Dr. Amjad Pervez (Strategic Director, Innovation Hub), with Fakhar Abbas (Head, Innovation Hub) & Usman Raza Jolaha (President, Volunteer Force Pakistan & Founder, Change Makers Summit)

🌐 Multi-Sector Representation — Stakeholders from banking, education, tech, and government

💡 Vision Setting — A shared roadmap to uplift entrepreneurship and innovation across Pakistan

🙌 Not a Meeting, a Movement

This roundtable marks the official beginning of the journey to Change Makers Summit 2025, an initiative set to become the largest national youth empowerment platform — inspiring changemakers and building a resilient innovation ecosystem.