Pakistan's Premier Ecosystem Summit · Karachi 2026

MINUS THE
GATEKEEP

📅 7 August 2026
📍 Mövenpick Hotel, Karachi
250+
Delegates
20+
Industry Leaders
6
Panel Sessions
5K+
Students
Public Relations  ·  Event Management  ·  Digital  ·  Activation
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About PREDAXIS

A Movement, Not an Event

PREDAXIS is Pakistan's leading communication, marketing, media, and business leadership ecosystem built on a single belief: knowledge should be shared, networks should be accessible, and opportunities should be open to all.

Unlike a conventional conference, PREDAXIS functions as an ongoing industry platform building stronger connections between businesses, educational institutions, professional communities and emerging talent across PR, marketing, digital media, events, and experiential sectors.

Access
Collaboration
Curiosity
Innovation
Inclusion
Impact
Brand Manifesto
  • Knowledge should be shared.
  • Networks should be accessible.
  • Opportunities should be open.
  • THE GATES ARE OPEN.
Organizing Committee

The People Behind PREDAXIS

Selina Rashid
Selina Rashid
Shanaz Ramzi
Shanaz Ramzi
Frieha Altaf
Frieha Altaf
Asif Memon
Asif Memon
Sarfraz Niazi
Sarfraz Niazi
Iftikhar Alam
Iftikhar Alam
Umair Kazi
Umair Kazi
Hasan Rizvi
Hasan Rizvi
Conference Themes 2026

Conversations That Move the Industry

Seven bold themes. Zero gatekeeping. Every session designed to challenge, inform, and inspire Pakistan's communication ecosystem.

01
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Behind The Gatekeep
Unpacking who controls access to knowledge, networks and opportunity and how we break those barriers down.
02
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Agency vs Client
The evolving tension between brands and their agency partners including trust, transparency, and transformation.
03
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The Reputation Economy
How reputation is built, protected, and weaponized in an era of instant information and radical transparency.
04
Influencers, Creators and The New Attention Economy
Creator economy dynamics, influencer ROI, and the battle for human attention in a fragmented media landscape.
05
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Events: The Experience Economy
Why live experience is the most powerful marketing channel and how Pakistan's events industry is evolving.
06
💡
The Business of Being Human
Empathy, purpose, and people-first leadership in an age of AI, automation, and radical efficiency.
07
🌐
The Next Ecosystem
What Pakistan's communication, marketing, and media industries look like in 2030 and how to build towards it.
Confirmed Speakers

Voices That Shape the Conversation

Industry leaders, innovators, and practitioners sharing bold perspectives across all seven PREDAXIS themes.

Selina Rashid
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The Reputation Economy
Selina Rashid
CEO, Lotus PR & The Lotus Advisory
Panelist
LinkedIn
Shanaz Ramzi
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Agency vs Client
Shanaz Ramzi
CEO, Starlinks
Moderator
LinkedIn
Frieha Altaf
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Agency vs Client
Frieha Altaf
CEO, Catwalk
Panelist
LinkedIn
Fareshteh Aslam
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Agency vs Client
Fareshteh Aslam
CEO, Talking Point
Panelist
LinkedIn
Hassan Rizvi
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Influencers, Creators & The New Attention Economy
Hassan Rizvi
CEO, BBPR
Panelist
LinkedIn
Adil Ahmed
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The Next Ecosystem
Adil Ahmed
Director & Co-Founder, Symmetry Group
Panelist
LinkedIn
Umer Ghumman
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The Business of Being Human
Umer Ghumman
Executive Coach | NLP Practitioner | Author
Panelist
LinkedIn
Suleman Ansar Khan
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The Business of Being Human
Suleman Ansar Khan
Co-Founder, Growth Junction — Dubai, U.A.E.
Panelist
LinkedIn
Qamar Abbas
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The Business of Being Human
Qamar Abbas
CEO, PAS
Panelist
LinkedIn
Zofeen T Ebrahim
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The Business of Being Human
Zofeen T Ebrahim
Journalist
Panelist
LinkedIn
Sidra Iqbal
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Events: The Experience Economy
Sidra Iqbal
Moderator
Moderator
LinkedIn
Sarfraz Niazi
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Events: The Experience Economy
Sarfraz Niazi
Co-Founder, JBnJaws
Panelist
LinkedIn
Dr. Huma Baqai
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Closing Keynote: Minus The Gatekeep
Dr. Huma Baqai
Closing Keynote Speaker
Keynote
LinkedIn
✦ 13 speakers confirmed · More to be announced
Partners and Sponsors

Co-Creators of the Ecosystem

PREDAXIS partnerships are built on mutual value, not transactional sponsorship. Every partner is a co-creator of Pakistan's most impactful communication platform.

PREDAHosted By
PASStrategic Partner
PINNACLEOrganizing Partner
TOWNEVENTRegistration Partner
IOBMAcademic Partner
ISHTEHARIEcosystem Partner
PWLCommunity Partner

Become a PREDAXIS Partner

Join Pakistan's most impactful communication and leadership ecosystem as a co-creator, not just a sponsor.

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🏆 Title Partner
Naming rights · Keynote · Exclusive branding · VIP hosting
⚡ Powered By
Co-branding · Stage presence · Delegate access
🥇 Gold Partner
Exhibition booth · Speaker slot · Prominent branding
🥈 Silver Partner
Branding · Exhibition presence · Delegate passes
📦 Category Partner
Exclusive category ownership (Tech, F&B, Print)
🌱 Community Partner
Brand visibility · Community engagement
Future Talent Program

Building the Next Generation

PREDAXIS is the bridge between academia and industry, opening doors for 5,000 students through nationwide roadshows, talent databases, and career programs.

🎓 University Roadshow Program

Campus-based half-day events connecting students with industry leaders, career guidance, and real-world insights across Pakistan's top universities.

  • Registrations per Campus50+
  • Attendance Rate Target80%+
  • Universities Annually20+
  • Students Targeted5,000+

📋 Talent Database

Every student who engages with PREDAXIS is added to our curated Talent Database, a direct pipeline connecting emerging talent with internship and job opportunities at top agencies, brands, and media organizations.

  • Database Coverage100%
  • Employer Partners / Roadshow2+ Min
  • Academic PartnerIoBM
  • Referral StatusActive

🏆 Student Competitions

Pitch competitions, case study challenges, campaign battles, and portfolio reviews giving students a real platform to showcase their talent to industry decision-makers at the main summit.

🎓 University Partnership Tiers

Academic Partner, Campus Partner, and Community Partner tiers each offering co-branded summit presence, student delegation support, and faculty speaker access.

Academic Partner Campus Partner Community Partner
Press and Media

PREDAXIS in the News

Pakistan's leading media covering the PREDAXIS movement from launch to summit and beyond.

The News International — Instep
PREDA launches PREDAXIS platform to strengthen collaboration across communications sector
June 21, 2026
PREDA, in collaboration with Pinnacle X, has launched PREDAXIS — Minus The Gatekeep, a platform aimed at encouraging collaboration, talent development and knowledge sharing within Pakistan's communications and marketing industries.
Read Article →
Biz Today
PREDA and Pinnacle X Launch PREDAXIS to Shape the Future of Pakistan's Communications Industry
June 12, 2026
The initiative was unveiled at Habitt City's City Talks venue in Karachi, bringing together agency representatives, academics, media professionals and industry leaders.
Read Article →
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More Coverage Coming Soon
Press enquiries: info@predaxis.pk
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Let's Build This Together

Delegate registration, sponsorship, speaker opportunities, university partnerships. We would love to hear from you.

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Organized By
Hosting Association
PREDA — Public Relations, Events, Digital and Activation Association
Co-Organizer
Pinnacle X
Strategic Partner
Pakistan Advertisers Society
Registration Partner
Townevent

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