IBA Karachi organizes sixth Annual International Cbercon 2026
KARACHI: IBA proudly hosted the Sixth Annual International Conference on “Beyond Polycrisis: Pathways Towards a Sustainable Economic Future”, which was organized by IBA Center for Business & Economic Research (CBER), in partnership with the World Bank Group, Sindh Higher Education Commission, NOWPDP, Dawn Media and Avari Towers. The two-day conference brought together scholars, policymakers,…
Karachi, Pakistan: The IBA Karachi proudly presented its sixth Annual International Conference on "Beyond Polycrisis: Pathways Towards a Sustainable Economic Future". This two-day event, organized by the IBA Center for Business & Economic Research (CBER) and in collaboration with the World Bank Group, Sindh Higher Education Commission, NOWPDP, Dawn Media, and Avari Towers, brought together scholars, policymakers, industry leaders, and students to discuss Pakistan's interconnected economic, climate, population, and political challenges.
Dr. S Akbar Zaidi, Executive Director of IBA Karachi, highlighted the need for greater attention to climate change and population growth, projecting Pakistan's population will reach 270 million by 2030. Dr. Yaqoob Khan Bangash, Professor & Dean of SESS, emphasized the importance of transitioning from merely surviving crises to actively moving beyond them.
Prof. Adil Najam, Dean Emeritus & Professor at Boston University, delivered the opening keynote address on climate change and adaptation, arguing climate impacts are a present reality that must be integrated into policies across various sectors. Prof. Iwi Ugiagbe-Green, Professor of Equity in Education, shared insights on measuring prosperity based on people's well-being and the planet's capacity to sustain life.
Day 1 featured sessions on resilience, ethical leadership, and sustainability, while Day 2 focused on research-driven solutions and the potential of Pakistan as a middle power. Notable keynote speeches included Senator Musadik Malik's discussion on foreign exchange and climate disasters, Senator Sherry Rehman's presentation on solar energy, and panel discussions on job creation, gender and water conflicts, populism, AI in economic policy, and loss and damage from floods in South Asia.
The conference concluded with audience reflections, reaffirming IBA's dedication to merging research with policy and empowering the next generation to lead Pakistan towards a sustainable economic future.
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