International · PAFLA4 photosGlobal Digital Forum, MoscowOct 2026
Signed an MoU for PAFLA with the Center for Global IT Cooperation, Moscow.
Moscow, RussiaAwards & honors
Honoured as a Legend of global IT leadership.
The World CIO 200 Awards — “Legend”
Dr. Imran Batada is recognised as a transformative technology leader by the Global CIO Forum Committee for his merits and achievements in driving organizational excellence, and is proudly bestowed with the title of LEGEND.
Living Legend Excellence Award
Recognised for outstanding contributions to IT and higher education. Received the award from Mr. Nisar Khuhro, Senior Minister for Education, Sindh, at the Ideal Excellence Awards in IT 2018 on March 14, 2018 at Mövenpick Hotel Karachi.
Keynotes, panels & guest appearances
International · PAFLA4 photos
Keynote address4 photosPAFLA Freelancers Awards 2026 — Governor House, SindhAug 2026
Keynote “The Freelancer’s Roadmap: Wherever You Are, Move Forward” and a 7-point agenda for Pakistan’s freelancing future, at the National Recognition Ceremony.
Karachi
Fireside chat & panel2 photosITCN Asia 2026Sep 2026
AI fireside chat and panel on the final day of the 28th ITCN Asia.
Karachi
Fireside chatKHI Next 2026Jun 2026
Fireside chat on AI, startups and Digital Pakistan.
Karachi
Guest speaker & moderatorGlobal Procurement & Supply Chain SummitJan 2026
Data, digital intelligence and resilience in modern procurement — GPS 2026, Textile Edition.
Karachi
ModeratorTelecom Roundtable 2025Dec 2025
“Shaping the Future of Pakistan’s Telecom Ecosystem” — Karachi Marriott.
Karachi
Panel moderatorInternational Conference on Islamic Banking & FinanceDec 2025
Moderated the digital transformation panel — “Islamic Finance 5.0: Embracing Technology”.
Karachi
SpeakerAI in Action: From Insights to Impact — Aga Khan UniversityNov 2025
How generative AI is reshaping productivity and the economy.
Karachi
Fireside chatPakistan Digital Future Craft — AptechOct 2025
“Unlocking the Digital Opportunities” — digital transformation, innovation and AI.
Karachi
Guest of HonorFuture Leaders Award 2.0Sep 2025
Celebrating Pakistan’s next generation of tech leaders at ITCN Asia.
Karachi
Keynote & hostGenerative AI Conference — ITCN Asia 2025Sep 2025
“Generative AI: Urgency, Opportunity & Disruption” — with TCN, Expo Centre Karachi.
Karachi
Chief GuestAga Khan School, Garden — Merit Citation CeremonySep 2025
Recognising the toppers of the 2024–2025 batch.
Karachi
VIP delegateGlobal CISO Forum — 26th ITCN AsiaMay 2025
Global Security Symposium & CISO Awards, Pakistan Edition.
Lahore
International · Huawei roundtableGITEX Global, DubaiOct 2024
“Unleash Productivity to Accelerate Education Intelligence” — World Trade Centre, Dubai.
Dubai, UAE
Keynote speakerCyber-Secure Digital Pakistan Vision 2030Aug 2024
Using emerging technology for a sustainable, cyber-secure Pakistan.
Karachi
Keynote speakerITCN Asia 2024 — CIT Vision 2030Aug 2024
“Learn, Earn, Lead” — main stage keynote at the ITCN Expo Center.
Karachi
SpeakerFuture Leaders ConferenceAug 2024
On preparing young professionals for a digital-first career.
Karachi
PanelistFuture Leaders Awards 2024 — ITCN Asia2024
Panel on digital technology and industry leadership.
Karachi
PanelistIndus CIO Summit 2024 (10th CIO Summit)Apr 2024
Panel discussion with Pakistan’s leading CIOs and technology heads.
Karachi
Chief GuestBeaconhouse Math Olympiad2024
Chief Guest at the final of the Math Olympiad, Beaconhouse Jubilee Campus.
Karachi
SpeakerInternational Conference on Education ’23Nov 2023
Why AI integration is paramount for the education system of the next decade.
Karachi
SpeakerITCN Asia 2023Sep 2023
“Digital Domination: Opportunities and Challenges”.
Karachi
International keynoteInternational Business Conference on High-Growth Businesses (Asia)Aug 2023
Live online event with 60+ experts from 18 countries.
Online
SpeakerInfoSec 2023 — 15th International Information Security ConferenceJul 2023
PC Hotel Karachi.
Karachi
SpeakerInfoSec 20222022
Cyber-attack trends by industry and how organisations can respond.
Karachi
SpeakerFreelance Fest 2022 — PAFLAJan 2022
Pakistan’s freelance community event, Pearl Continental Karachi.
Karachi
Guest speakerERP Conference & Exhibition 2022Mar 2022
“Life After ERP” — Marriott Hotel Karachi.
Karachi
PanelistHuawei Cloud Summit 2022Mar 2022
The future of cloud in Pakistan, with the Federal Minister for IT & Telecom.
Islamabad
SpeakerFuture Fest 2022Mar 2022
Pakistan’s largest tech festival, with the Ministry of Science & Technology — Jinnah Sports Stadium.
Islamabad
ModeratorICAP — Digital Assurance & Accounting Board session on ERP for SMEs2021
Moderated the ERP showcase with SAP and Oracle Pakistan leaders.
Karachi
SpeakerInfoSec 20212021
Pakistan’s premier annual information security conference.
Karachi
SpeakerHR Tech Summit Asia 20212021
“The Role of HR in the Age of Digital Disruption”.
Karachi
SpeakerICAP CFO Conference2021
A 7-point agenda for creating 10 million jobs through digitalization.
Karachi
KeynoteICT4Pakistan
Keynote on technology and Pakistan’s digital future.
Karachi
Welcome address2 photosInfoSec 2019 — International Information Security Conference2019
Welcome remarks as Director ICT & CICT, IBA Karachi.
Karachi
Keynote & moderator2 photos6th Pakistan CIO SummitApr 2018
The role of academia in disruptive technology; cryptocurrency in Pakistan.
Karachi
Keynote & moderatorITCN Asia 20172017
Role of ICT in higher education; digital security for media.
Karachi
PanelistCIO Summit & IT Showcase 2017Apr 2017
Cloud computing panel, Marriott Hotel Karachi.
Karachi
Guest of Honor & knowledge partnerITCN Asia 20162016
Dimensions of IT and its impact on the modern world.
KarachiMore appearances
- 2022
ERP Conference 2021–22
Speaker — the role of ERP for private and public sector institutions
- 2020–21
ICAP Webinar Series
Speaker — Sustainable Digital Ecosystem: Shaping the Future of the CA Profession
- 2020
12th International Information Security Conference
Panelist — Preventing Online Frauds in a Digital Economy
- 2019
11th International Information Security Conference
Keynote speaker
- 2018
Skills Valley Institute of Hospitality Management
Chief Guest — convocation ceremony
- 2018
Chiniot Islamia Public School
Chief Guest — Open Day
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159th PMI-KPC Seminar
Chief Guest — Design Thinking
Let’s build Pakistan’s digital future together.
Keynotes, consulting, board roles and training programs.