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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.
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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.
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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
Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, NI (Late)

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

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30th April 2026 | Pearl Continental Hotel - Karachi

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Note: All prices are exclusive of taxes.