

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Pakistan Conference at Harvard 2026: From Potential to Performance
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us as we ask how Pakistan can make progress at scale — not just pilot success — across governance, economy, climate, and human welfare.About this EventThe Pakistan Conference at Harvard 2026, the flagship annual gathering of The Pakistan Initiative (TPI), returning to Harvard University on April 12, 2026. represents the second chapter of North America's leading gathering on Pakistan’s future.Centered on the theme “Pakistan — From Potential to Performance,” the conference brings together policymakers, economists, technologists, artists, investors, and global leaders to explore how Pakistan can translate its immense potential into sustained performance on the world stage.Why this event?Pakistan’s story is often told through crisis. This conference aims to shift the narrative — spotlighting innovation, resilience, and the leaders shaping Pakistan’s next chapter.At a time when conversations about Pakistan are often stuck between optimism and pessimism, this conference asks a more practical question: what does real performance look like, and how do we get there?The Pakistan Conference at Harvard 2026 is designed to:Elevate bold ideas and evidence‑driven solutionsConnect global and diaspora talentBuild bridges between academia, industry, and governmentInspire a new generation of Pakistani and Pakistan‑adjacent leadersThis is the platform where ambition meets action.What to ExpectThe Pakistan Conference at Harvard 2026 will feature a full day of programming including keynote conversations, curated panels, and cross-sector dialogues spanning:Economic policy and macroeconomic confidenceGovernance, institutions, and democratic resilienceEducation, workforce readiness, and social mobilityInnovation, entrepreneurship, and enterprise creationArts, culture, and creative influenceThe program is designed to move beyond diagnosis toward insight, alignment, and long-term thinking.Featured Speakers &amp; Contributors (preliminary list, subject to confirmation)This year's conference will feature voices from across Pakistan and the global Pakistani diaspora, including:Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Planning Development &amp; Special InitiativesAtif Mian, EconomistHina Rabbani Khar, Former Minister of State for Foreign AffairsMudassir Sheikha, CEO and Co-Founder, CareemMichael Kugelman, Former Director, South Asia Institute at the Wilson CenterDaron Acemoglu, EconomistAmjad Saqib, Founder &amp; Executive Director, Akhuwat FoundationAlongside senior policymakers, business leaders, academics, and cultural figures from Pakistan and abroad.Additional ProgrammingIn addition to the core conference agenda, the day will feature:Startup and Innovation Pitch Competition: Early-stage Pakistani founders pitching to investors and operators for exposure, feedback, and potential support.Cultural and Arts Exhibition: A curated exhibition running throughout the day, offering a mere glimpse of the prolific Pakistani heritage.Who should attend?Students &amp; young professionalsPolicy thinkers, public sector leaders, &amp; academicsFounders, operators &amp; investorsMembers of the global Pakistani diasporaAnyone interested in solutions-oriented conversations about PakistanWhat’s included in my ticket?A full day of programming (9:30AM–6PM): keynotes, panels, art exhibitions, and leadership conversations with top thinkers and practitionersHigh‑impact networking with students, policymakers, industry executives, and global expertsComplimentary halal lunch📅 Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026📍 Location: Harvard University, Cambridge, MA🎟️ Tickets: Sales close April 5 at 11:59pm EST🕘 Format: Full-day conference 👥 Audience: 700+ in-person attendees, with broader global reach through media and digital platformsJoin us for the second chapter of the Pakistan Conference at Harvard and help shape the conversations that matter.
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 40, max: 75, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Cambridge
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Harvard University
- **lat**: 42.3744368
- **long**: -71.1182488
- **full address**: Harvard University, Harvard University, Cambridge, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 10
- **organizer**: The Pakistan Initiative (https://allevents.in/org/the-pakistan-initiative/27463680)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Harvard University, Harvard University, Cambridge, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 40 up to 75 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Pakistan Initiative
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, conferences, exhibitions, it, art, contests
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Pakistan Conference at Harvard 2026: From Potential to Performance ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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