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SUMMARY:Theme: Show Up as the CEO You Are (or Aspire to Be) Online
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nBody language and voice coaching mini-workshop\n\n“Founder wardrobe essentials” styling demo or guide\n\nRole play: entering a pitch or boardroom with confidence\n\nOne-on-one grooming or image feedback (if feasible)\n\nTrainer:\nWith 10+ years of experience driving Agile transformations in Fortune 100 companies\, I specialize in SAFe\, Scrum\, Kanban\, and product management—impacting 20\,000+ employees and boosting productivity by 30%+. \nI’ve coached 1000+ professionals in Agile and product management\, improving delivery speed by 40% and process efficiency by 35%. As a PMP-certified leader\, I’ve successfully delivered 97.5% of projects on time and within budget. \nPassionate about business agility\, I partner with organizations to scale Agile practices\, enable growth\, and foster continuous improvement. \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/theme-show-up-as-the-ceo-you-are-or-aspire-to-be/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Women Startup Track
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Incubation Center Karachi":MAILTO:info@nickarachi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251104T150000
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UID:14026-1762268400-1762275600@nickarachi.com
SUMMARY:Startup Lean Canvas Model
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nArticulate the problem their business solves and segment their target audience.\n\nCraft a unique value proposition and design an effective solution.\n\nMap out distribution channels\, define revenue streams\, and optimize cost structures.\n\nIdentify their unfair advantage to establish a competitive edge.\n\nTrainer:\nA person with passion not only to bring people together but to leverage for businesses to increase their revenues.\nTo secure a position in a prestigious organization this permits full utilization of educational knowledge and gives the opportunity for professional growth. \nSpecialties:\nEntrepreneurship\, Business\, Startups\, Teaching\, Mentoring\, Training and Development\, Networking\, Marketing and Sales\, Operations and Social Media Marketing. \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/14026/
LOCATION:NIC Karachi\, Pakistan
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Incubation Center Karachi":MAILTO:info@nickarachi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251119T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251119T170000
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CREATED:20251114T054032Z
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SUMMARY:Branding and Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nDevelop a clear understanding of how branding and storytelling can be leveraged to achieve your startup’s goals.\nCreate a strong brand identity that differentiates your startup from competitors.\nCraft a compelling brand story that resonates with your target audience and effectively communicates your value proposition.\n Develop the skills to utilize storytelling effectively across various communication channels to engage your audience and build brand loyalty.\nGain the confidence to present your startup and its vision in a clear\, concise\, and impactful way.\n\nTrainer:\nWaqar Siddiqui Digital Content Creator and Storyteller A storyteller turned digital creator\, I share real-life stories that inspire and connect millions worldwide. With 120M+ views and 450K+ followers on Facebook\, my short-form content continues to make waves—earning 10M+ views in January 2024 alone. \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/branding-and-storytelling-2/
LOCATION:NIC Karachi\, Pakistan
CATEGORIES:Primary Track
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Incubation Center Karachi":MAILTO:info@nickarachi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251226T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251226T170000
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CREATED:20251219T094718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T094756Z
UID:14278-1766761200-1766768400@nickarachi.com
SUMMARY:Show Up as the CEO You Are (or Aspire to Be)
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nDevelop a clear understanding of how branding and storytelling can be leveraged to achieve your startup’s goals.\nCreate a strong brand identity that differentiates your startup from competitors.\nCraft a compelling brand story that resonates with your target audience and effectively communicates your value proposition.\n Develop the skills to utilize storytelling effectively across various communication channels to engage your audience and build brand loyalty.\nGain the confidence to present your startup and its vision in a clear\, concise\, and impactful way.\n\nTrainer:\nNaureen Ghaffar is a former banker who transitioned into entrepreneurship in 2014. With deep expertise in corporate restructuring\, she played key roles in major bank mergers and served six years as Regional Head North for SME and Commercial Lending. \nShe now leads a business consultancy\, helping clients structure optimal banking solutions\, and is also a realtor working with premium projects including DHA\, Bahria Town\, and Emaar Pakistan. Her company collaborates on advanced HVAC projects and actively integrates SDGs\, particularly women’s economic empowerment and climate action. \nNaureen is an active member of RCCI and FPCCI\, has led women entrepreneurship initiatives\, and brings strong experience in B2B partnerships\, collaboration\, and networking through organizing major national and international events. \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/show-up-as-the-ceo-you-are-or-aspire-to-be/
LOCATION:NIC Karachi\, Pakistan
CATEGORIES:Women Startup Track
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Incubation Center Karachi":MAILTO:info@nickarachi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251230T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251230T170000
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SUMMARY:All About Fundraising
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nDevelop a draft investment thesis and investor deck for their business.\n\nConduct mock investor pitch presentations\, receiving feedback on the effectiveness of their communication and storytelling abilities.\n\nTrainer:\nRiaz Ahmed Helped Founders build: \n\n27 – Pre-seed;\n16 – Seed;\n7 – Early stage; and\n10- Growth stage startups as a mentor\, coach and VC partner\nRaised over $17 million for these startups in MENAP.\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/all-about-fundraising-3/
LOCATION:NIC Karachi\, Pakistan
CATEGORIES:Primary Track
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Incubation Center Karachi":MAILTO:info@nickarachi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260113T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260113T170000
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CREATED:20260109T054729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T125702Z
UID:14431-1768316400-1768323600@nickarachi.com
SUMMARY:Technology Stack Selection Choosing appropriate technologies for FinTech solutions
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nGain an understanding of the factors to consider when selecting technologies for your Fintech project.\n\nDevelop the ability to critically evaluate and compare different technology options.\n\nMake informed decisions regarding the technology stack for your Fintech solution\, considering feasibility\, cost\, and long-term sustainability.\n\nTrainer:\nM. Hasan Khan is a Software Engineer\, AI Engineer\, and Data Scientist with strong expertise as an AI Python Developer\, currently working full-time at Must Fintech since May 2023 in a remote role based in South Korea. He specializes in designing\, developing\, and deploying end-to-end artificial intelligence solutions\, including machine learning models\, data preprocessing pipelines\, model selection\, and production deployment. \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/technology-stack-selection-choosing-appropriate-technologies-for-fintech-solutions-2/
LOCATION:NIC Karachi\, Pakistan
CATEGORIES:FinTech Track
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Incubation Center Karachi":MAILTO:info@nickarachi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260116T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260116T170000
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CREATED:20260112T130553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T130553Z
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SUMMARY:Crafting Powerful Pitches: The Art of Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nCorporate communication for startups\n\nThis topic focuses on startups learning how to create impactful and engaging pitches by incorporating emotions\, humor\, and storytelling while mastering the essentials of pitching\n\nTrainer:\nFrom technology to project management to entrepreneurship\, I’ve come a long way to discover that diversity in your skillset only evolves you as a better professional and a better person. My recently launched initiative Porter Pakistan has taught me the biggest value of them all; Leadership! \nMy expertise include entrepreneurship\, leadership\, data analytics\, performance management & reporting\, project management\, training & development\, client servicing\, technology planning\, creative writing and resource management. \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/crafting-powerful-pitches-the-art-of-storytelling-2/
LOCATION:NIC Karachi\, Pakistan
CATEGORIES:Primary Track
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Incubation Center Karachi":MAILTO:info@nickarachi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260210T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260210T170000
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CREATED:20260207T091431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T140310Z
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SUMMARY:Sales Funneling - How to acquire initial customers
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nDevelop a basic sales plan outlining target audience\, prospecting strategies\, and key metrics to track progress.\n\nConduct role-playing exercises to practice sales conversations and refine communication techniques.\n\nTrainer:\nHanzala Started his entrepreneurial journey at 19\, I founded Highfy at 21 after identifying a major gap in Pakistan’s beauty eCommerce ecosystem. Today\, Highfy is Pakistan’s leading beauty-focused platform\, serving 600\,000+ customers\, partnering with top brands\, and achieving profitable year-on-year revenue growth. He currently lead a 50+ member team\, mentor early-stage founders\, and regularly speak at entrepreneurship forums\, with a training approach rooted in real-world startup experience\, practical execution\, and building scalable\, sustainable businesses. \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/sales-funneling-how-to-acquire-initial-customers-2/
LOCATION:NIC Karachi\, Pakistan
CATEGORIES:Primary Track
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Incubation Center Karachi":MAILTO:info@nickarachi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260212T170000
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CREATED:20260209T101614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T110444Z
UID:14460-1770908400-1770915600@nickarachi.com
SUMMARY:Startup Business Models and Pricing
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nDevelop a detailed revenue model outline\, including pricing strategy and financial forecast for their business.\n\nParticipate in a case study analysis\, dissecting the revenue model and pricing strategy of a successful company in their industry.\n\nProduct Pricing Strategies for Founders\n\nTrainer:\nA seasoned finance and audit professional with 13+ years of experience in financial management\, accounting\, auditing\, budgeting\, and cash flow management. Skilled in financial modeling\, taxation\, IFRS\, and industry-leading tools including QuickBooks and Peachtree\, I help organizations build strong financial foundations through precision\, accuracy\, and strategic insight. Known for strong communication and client-focused delivery\, I bring reliability\, clarity\, and measurable value to every engagement. \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/startup-business-models-and-pricing-3/
LOCATION:NIC Karachi\, Pakistan
CATEGORIES:Primary Track
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Incubation Center Karachi":MAILTO:info@nickarachi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260225T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260225T130000
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CREATED:20260224T055726Z
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SUMMARY:Regulatory Compliance: Navigating regulations specific to industrial solutions
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nGain awareness of the regulatory landscape impacting your startup’s industrial automation solution.\n\nIdentify potential compliance challenges and develop initial strategies to mitigate associated risks.\n\nBegin to understand the resources and support available for navigating compliance requirements effectively.\n\nTrainer:\nOver twenty-five years of experience in Automation Projects in all capacities (From Sales\, Proposals\, Project Management\, Engineering & Design) and Quality Management Systems. Proven track record of Sales & Marketing of innovative projects for the last ten years. Well-experienced in Customer management and relationship building. Excellent in working with cross-functional teams /collaboration with International Customers. Good liaison with Commercial /Legal/Technical divisions to make sure Customer centric solution with a win-win situation for all stakeholders is achieved. Exceptional liaison with the Marketing team to arrange events\, seminars\, conferences\, and marketing collateral. \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/regulatory-compliance-navigating-regulations-specific-to-industrial-solutions/
LOCATION:NIC Karachi\, Pakistan
CATEGORIES:Industrial Automation
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Incubation Center Karachi":MAILTO:info@nickarachi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260227T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260227T123000
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CREATED:20260224T063614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T063656Z
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SUMMARY:Financial Model Development
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nThis session introduces participants to the fundamentals of financial planning for startups\, including financial statements\, budgeting\, forecasting\, and funding options\n\nTrainer:\nHe leads investor partnerships at Morse Bridge Ventures\, building an active community of founders\, VCs\, family offices\, and LPs across LinkedIn\, Telegram\, and WhatsApp. \nIn 2024\, he organized 96 investor events and regularly runs roadshows in Dubai and Riyadh. He also leads bootcamps on fundraising\, valuations\, decks\, and financial models. If you’re raising capital or deploying it\, let’s connect. \nCommitted to advancing inclusive growth and resilient communities\, values that guide his approach to supporting investors and founders and building the next generation of impactful ventures. \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/financial-model-development-3/
LOCATION:NIC Karachi\, Pakistan
CATEGORIES:Primary Track
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Incubation Center Karachi":MAILTO:info@nickarachi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260313T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260313T133000
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CREATED:20260311T075006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T075006Z
UID:14539-1773401400-1773408600@nickarachi.com
SUMMARY:Emerging Technologies in Industrial Automation
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nGain a comprehensive understanding of the role of AI and IoT in industrial automation and their potential to transform operations.\n\nTrainer:\nDigital Product Manager specializing in Pharma and FMCG manufacturing technology with over 10+ years of experience leading the design and delivery of smart manufacturing systems and low-code solutions that drive operational excellence\, compliance\, and efficiency. Proven success in implementing eBRS and ERP integrations in highly regulated environments\, with strong expertise in Power Platform (Power BI\, Power Apps) to enable data-driven decision-making. Experienced in developing OEE dashboards and manufacturing KPIs to improve plant performance. A collaborative leader skilled in managing multi-site\, multi-country deployments\, vendor partnerships\, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment\, with a strong passion for delivering high-value digital transformation projects that produce measurable business outcomes across Pharma\, FMCG\, Manufacturing\, Supply Chain\, and Operational Excellence. \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/emerging-technologies-in-industrial-automation-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Industrial Automation
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Incubation Center Karachi":MAILTO:info@nickarachi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260317T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260317T130000
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CREATED:20260316T094552Z
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SUMMARY:Setting KPIs and OKRs for Growth
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nDevelop a preliminary KPI dashboard outlining key metrics and their target values.\n\nDiscuss and refine individual KPIs\, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.\n\nTrainer:\nHe is the founder of Plouton AI\, an agentic platform automating complex FinanceOps across systems like NetSuite and Excel without APIs. With a background co-founding and exiting the licensed fintech YPay Financial\, leading AI at ASF Tech Partners\, and an early tenure at Deloitte\, he blends technical grounding from Habib University and Stanford with commercial-first execution. He specializes in moving ventures from zero to one and is passionate about replacing manual friction with AI-native intelligence. \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/setting-kpis-and-okrs-for-growth/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Primary Track
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Incubation Center Karachi":MAILTO:info@nickarachi.com
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