Women of Strength, an event under the WECON Movement, has been rescheduled and will now take place on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at WISE Lab in H-8, Islamabad. The gathering is organised by Change Mechanics Pvt. Ltd. and will run from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. WISE Lab is the first women-only incubator under the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, and it will host an exclusive networking afternoon that celebrates women who are shaping industry in Pakistan. The event is part of WECON 2026 and is designed to recognise leadership and contributions that have helped advance women in both the public and private sectors. Attendance is by invitation, and the organisers have kept the format focused on recognition, conversation and connection so that guests have time to speak with one another rather than only listen from their seats.
The centrepiece of the afternoon is the presentation of the Shields of Strength to four women who have opened doors for others through their work. The honourees are Nadia Jahangir Seth, Chief Executive Officer of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA); Dr Bushra Mirza, Vice Chancellor of Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU); Gulmina Bilal, former Chairperson of National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC); and Dr Henna Karamat, Executive Director for Education at Pakistan Digital Authority. Between them, the four guests of honour represent small business development, higher education, technical and vocational training and digital policy, which reflects the range of fields in which women are now taking on senior responsibilities. Their selection also highlights how leadership in one sector often creates opportunities for women in another, since skills training, university education and enterprise support all feed into the same pipeline of talent.
Alongside the awards, the programme includes a panel discussion and a collective pledge, followed by networking and hi-tea. The organisers have said participants can expect meaningful conversations, openings for partnerships, a group photograph and refreshments over tea. For entrepreneurs, professionals and students attending, the setting at WISE Lab offers a practical chance to meet decision makers face to face, exchange ideas about the obstacles women still face in building careers and businesses, and explore ways to work together after the event ends. The panel is expected to draw on the experience of the honourees and other leaders in the room, and the pledge is meant to turn the discussion into a shared commitment that guests can carry back to their own workplaces and organisations.
Those who wish to take part can register through the online registration form or RSVP at wecon.pk/rsvp. Further information is available by calling 0335-5168824. Since the event has been moved from its earlier date, invited guests are advised to confirm their attendance for November 18 so that organisers can finalise seating and arrangements at the venue.
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