07/03/2025
The Department of Computer Science and the Computing Students Society, Faculty of Computing, successfully organized a grand event, "Women in Tech 2025: Bridging the Gender Gap and Driving Innovation," in celebration of International Women’s Day 2025.
Dr. Humera Arshad, Chairperson of the Department of Computer Science, warmly welcomed the esteemed guests and audience.
The seminar featured an impressive lineup of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking sessions, with distinguished speakers including:
1. Mamoona Shuja, COO, CodeLab
2. Toquir Ahmed, CEO, Enigmatix
3. Sohaib Arshad, Director, Corvit
4. Vinash Madan, MD, Inno Skills
5. Sumaira Saleha, Principal, GCT Bahawalpur
6. Prof. Dr. Areeba Kahan, Chairperson, Department of Banking and Finance
7. Raheel Saleem, CEO, CodeLab
These esteemed speakers shared invaluable insights on overcoming gender barriers in the tech industry, career advancement strategies for women in STEM, the role of mentorship and leadership, emerging technologies in microfinance, and future trends shaping the technology sector.
The Guest of Honor, Prof. Dr. Sofia Farrukh, Principal of Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, highlighted the transformative role of technology in women’s lives, particularly in the field of medicine.
Special thanks to Dr. Ali Samad, Deputy Director of Student Affairs, Madam Hira Awais, DSSA, and Monash Madan, President of the Computing Students Society, IUB, for their invaluable contributions in making this event a great success.