Islamabad (TDI): The Leaders in Islamabad Business Summit (LIIBS), is set to return for its 8th edition on April 16 and 17, 2025
Hosted under the theme “Navigating the Unknown”, the summit aims to provide a forward-looking platform for national and global leaders to address the unprecedented transformations reshaping industries and economies worldwide.
Organized jointly by the Nutshell Conferences Group and Unity Foods Limited, and supported strategically by the Government of Pakistan and the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI), LIIBS 2025 is poised to gather over 50 distinguished global experts and 1,000+ top-tier delegates from Pakistan and abroad — offering a collaborative space for meaningful dialogue on the future of business, sustainability, and innovation.
LIIBS 2025 invites policymakers, CEOs, academics, entrepreneurs, and change-makers to chart new pathways forward.
The summit will encourage deep conversations around strengthening economic resilience, fostering inclusive growth, climate adaptation, embracing digital transformation, and unlocking collaborative opportunities on both local and global scales.
As co-host of LIIBS 2025, Farrukh Amin, President & CEO of Unity Foods Limited, will welcome the participants and share his insights on the pivotal role of agricultural advancement and sustainable food systems in stabilizing Pakistan’s economy amidst global volatility.
The event will also spotlight the ongoing commitment of Nutshell Group, a recognized platform for transformative ideas, to amplify conversations that benefit not only Pakistan but also the broader region, in a world where traditional business models are being continuously tested.
Distinguished Guests & Speakers
The summit is honored by the participation of leading policymakers, distinguished diplomats, corporate pioneers, and academic thought-leaders, including:
- Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Federal Minister for IT & Telecom
- Jam Kamal Khan, Federal Minister for Commerce
- Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives
- Faisal Karim Kundi, Governor, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Senator Dr. Musadik Malik, Federal Minister for Climate Change & Environmental Coordination
- Dr. Shezra Mansab Khan Kharal, Minister of State for Climate Change & Environmental Coordination
- Justice Ayesha Malik, Judge, Supreme Court of Pakistan
- Dr. Riina Kionka, Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan
- Gen Zubair Mahmood Hayat (Retd), Former Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee
- Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, Former Chief of Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force and Chief Executive Strategic Engagements, Nutshell Group
- Dr. Ishrat Husain, Economist, Author, and Former Governor State Bank of Pakistan
- Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Former Prime Minister of Pakistan
These eminent figures will be joined by seasoned professionals from both national and international industries, reinforcing the summit’s commitment to fostering connections across sectors and borders.
Summit Partners
The success of LIIBS 2025 is further bolstered by the strong support of a diverse and influential network of partners.
Leading financial institutions such as HBL, National Bank of Pakistan, Ufone 4G, UBank, Faysal Bank, Dawlance, Bank AL Habib, BankIslami, Al Baraka Bank, NBP Funds, Al Meezan Investment, PharmEvo, and TallyMarks Consulting will support the upcoming Summit.
Furthermore, technology providers and research bodies such as SAP, Abacus, GBM, and Devsinc will serve as Technology Partners, while S&P Global is the Research Partner and ACCA and Spectreco join as Knowledge Partners.
Serena Hotels will ensure the hospitality experience is both world-class and culturally rooted.
Global Speakers
LIIBS 2025 will feature globally renowned industry leaders and innovators, such as:
- Helen Brand, Global CEO, ACCA
- Burak Ozer, Group CFO, VEON
- Jimmy Nguyen, Founder & CEO, New Win Global
- Dr. Zeelaf B. Munir, Chairperson, Pakistan Business Council, and MD & CEO, EBM
- Ayla Majid, Global President, ACCA, and Founder & CEO, Planetive
- Jane Marriott, British High Commissioner to Pakistan
- Dr. Samuel Rizk, UNDP Resident Representative in Pakistan
- Aamir Ibrahim, CEO of Jazz and Chairman of Mobilink Bank
- Maya Inayat Ismail, Chairperson of Sustainability Forum at HBL
- Jahangir Piracha, MD & CEO, Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited
- Teymoor Nabili, Anchor, CNBC
The Leaders in Islamabad Business Summit is Pakistan’s largest thought leadership platform, designed to inspire decision-makers, entrepreneurs, and policy architects to address both present challenges and future possibilities.
Since its inception, the summit has established itself as a prestigious forum fostering dialogue, partnerships, and purposeful action across industries.
Areeba Kanwal is a contributor at The Diplomatic Insight and has passion for International Relations and diplomacy.
