AI for leaders & organisations
What generative AI means for strategy, jobs and productivity — and how to adopt it responsibly.
Past talks: Generative AI: Urgency, Opportunity · AI in ActionBook Dr. Batada
Invite Dr. Imran Batada to speak, train, consult or join your board.
Keynotes, panels, workshops, consulting projects and board & advisory roles — on AI, digital transformation, freelancing and Pakistan’s digital economy, in Pakistan and internationally.
24+years leading strategy, policy & digital innovation
100+keynotes, panels, talks & media interactions
6×World CIO 200 Legend, 2020–2025
10+countries — spoken & presented
Signature topics
What he speaks about.
Digital Pakistan & the digital economy
A practical agenda for growing IT exports, digital jobs and e-governance in Pakistan.
Past talks: 7-point agenda for 10 million jobs · Digital Pakistan Vision 2030Freelancing & the future of work
How Pakistan’s freelancers and remote workers can compete globally — from the President of PAFLA.
Past talks: The Freelancer’s Roadmap · Learn, Earn, LeadDigital transformation, ERP & BI
Lessons from 150+ projects: ERP, business intelligence, cloud and data-driven decision-making.
Past talks: Life After ERP · ERP for SMEsCybersecurity & data
Cyber-attack trends, data security and building a security culture in organisations.
Past talks: InfoSec · Global CISO ForumEducation, skills & youth
Technology in higher education and skilling young people for the digital economy.
Past talks: ICT in higher education · BBSYDP & NAVTTCEvery session is tailored to your audience — students, executives, government or industry.
Formats
Ways to work together.
Keynote20–45 min talk
Panel & moderationPanelist or moderator
Fireside chatInterview-style on stage
Workshop & trainingHalf-day to multi-day
ConsultingStrategy & project advisory
Board memberBoard, committee & advisory roles
Media & podcastTV, radio, podcasts
Consulting
Digital transformation, from strategy to go-live.
Independent advice for universities, businesses and public-sector bodies — drawing on 150+ digital transformation projects across ERP, BI, cloud and data-center programmes at IoBM, IBA and beyond.
- Digital strategy & roadmapsAssess where you are and plan the next 3–5 years of digital investment.
- ERP selection & implementationRequirements, vendor selection, and oversight through go-live and adoption.
- Business intelligence & dataDashboards, data warehousing and data-driven decision-making.
- Cloud, infrastructure & data centersModernisation, migration and Tier III-grade infrastructure planning.
- IT governance & cyber securityPolicies, risk, and security posture for boards and management.
- Campus & e-learning systemsStudent systems, LMS and digital services for universities and institutes.
Board & advisory roles
A seat at your board table.
Available as a board member, independent director or advisory-committee member for organisations in technology, education, finance and the public sector — bringing 24+ years of digital strategy, IT governance and cyber security experience.
- IT governance, digital strategy & transformation oversight
- Cyber security, data & risk
- Education, skills & workforce development
- Industry bodies, associations & award juries
PAFLA
PresidentPakistan Freelancers Association · May 2026 – present
PAMLA
MentorPakistan Mentorship & Leadership Association · Oct 2026 – present
FPCCI
Member, Central Standing Committees on IT and Cyber SecurityFederation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry · Nov 2024 – Dec 2025
P@SHA
Member, Cyber Security CommitteePakistan Software Houses Association · 2023 – 2024
PIPFA
Board MemberPakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountants
ICAP
Board Member, Digital Assurance & Accounting BoardInstitute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan · 2019 – 2022
IBA
Member, Executive CommitteeInstitute of Business Administration, Karachi · 2013 – 2020
Recent stages
Where he has spoken recently.
International · PAFLA4 photosGlobal Digital Forum, MoscowOct 2026
Signed an MoU for PAFLA with the Center for Global IT Cooperation, Moscow.
Moscow, Russia
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.
KarachiHosted by
ITCN AsiaGITEX Global, DubaiGlobal Digital Forum, MoscowAga Khan UniversityICAPIndus CIO SummitInfoSec ConferenceHuawei Cloud SummitGlobal CISO ForumAptechBeaconhouseFuture FestHR Tech Summit AsiaGovernor House, Sindh
Speaker kit
Bio for your programme.
Dr. Imran Batada is the Chief Digital Officer and Founding Director of the Center of Information & Technology at the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi, and President & CEO of the Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA). With 24+ years in organizational strategy, policy development and digital innovation, he previously served as CIO and Founding Director of the Center for Information & Communication Technology at IBA Karachi. He is a six-time World CIO 200 Legend (2020–2025), winner of the 2026 Tech Leader Excellence Award, a Living Legend Excellence Award recipient, author of “Digital Pakistan”, and host of the Digital Pakistan podcast.
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Prefer email? imran.batada@gmail.com