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PICG Presents The Directors Summit 2026
The Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance (PICG) presents The Directors Summit 2026 - The Showcase, its flagship platform convening over 350 business leaders, directors, executives, regulators and investors to exchange insights into the future of corporate governance in Pakistan.
Positioned as a forward-looking and action-oriented gathering, this year’s Summit goes beyond dialogue to demonstrate how boards are actively shaping economic direction, regulatory alignment, and long-term value creation in Pakistan. Bringing together a diverse array of leaders, the Summit creates a powerful platform where governance, capital markets, and national development intersect.
Our theme this year, “The Showcase: Your Leadership, and Your Impact,” celebrates the vision and contributions of leaders driving resilience, best practice, innovation, and growth across Pakistan’s economy. Through visionary keynotes and dynamic panels on board agility, technology, inclusion, innovation and family legacies, the Summit will highlight how leadership is shaping Pakistan’s corporate future.
300+
Directors & Regulators
29+
Speakers
13+
Sponsors
25+
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Why Attend
- Engage with top decision-makers
- Connect with directors, regulators, and policymakers
- Gain insights from governance reform to boardroom practice
- Hear perspectives on growth and sustainability
- Learn from leaders shaping Pakistan’s corporate landscape
- Participate in national governance dialogue
- Influence policy direction and institutional accountability
- Network with peers across industries
- Explore future trajectories for boards and businesses
Event Details
Location
PC Marquee, Karachi
Date
30 April 2026
Time
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Agenda Overview
A full day of high-impact dialogue, leadership insights, and strategic discussions, including:
- A tribute recognizing Pakistan’s corporate governance journey and legacy leadership
- Keynote addresses from regulatory and capital market leadership
- Panel discussions
- Spotlights on specific sectors, businesses
- Recognition of excellence
- Regulatory and Leadership Keynotes
Key Sessions
Regulatory and Leadership Keynotes
- SECP’s Regulatory Vision for Pakistan’s Corporate Sector
- From Enterprise to Economy: Leadership Insights
- Pakistan Stock Exchange - Unlocking Pakistan’s Capital Market Potential
- State Bank Perspective for Sustainable Growth
Expert Panels
- The Agile and Adaptive Board - Leading through Uncertainty
- The Family Legacy - Ensuring a growth mindset
- Pakistan’s Technological Advancements - The Innovative Board
Spotlight and Special Sessions
- Investing in Innovation - Governance and Growth of Pakistan’s Fintech and Startup Ecosystem
- Fireside Chat: Governance of Technology and AI
- Leadership Insights: Islamic Banking and growth prospects
A Tribute to
Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, NI (Late)
Former Chairperson, PICG and Former Caretaker, Finance Minister
Tribute to Dr. Shamshad Akhtar (late)- Honoring her legacy and contributions to corporate governance in Pakistan.
A Leader Remembered, A Legacy That Lives On
Recognition
The Summit will conclude with PICG Recognition Awards, celebrating organizations and individuals contributing to the advancement of corporate governance in Pakistan.
The Experience
From high-level keynotes to curated networking, the Summit is designed to deliver strategic insight, policy perspective, peer-level engagement, and institutional visibility within a highly curated, board-level environment.
Our Speakers
More prominent names from the corporate world will be listed as soon as confirmations are received
Tickets for PICG Corporate & Individual Members
Member discounts will be available only for payments made through the member's bank account
Note: All prices are exclusive of taxes.
Tickets for Non-Members
Note: All prices are exclusive of taxes.