Programme

Panel Discussion

The Panel Discussion at Indus RAS Expo 2026 will bring together experts, innovators, industry leaders, and policymakers for meaningful conversations on the future of Robotics and Autonomous Systems in Pakistan. Aligned with the vision of Driving Pakistan's Autonomous Future, this session will create a space to share ideas, discuss real challenges, explore new opportunities, and understand how technology can shape industries, businesses, and everyday life. Through open dialogue and expert insights, the discussion will inspire collaboration and encourage practical steps toward building a smarter, more automated future.

WherePak-China Friendship CenterIslamabad
When22 – 23 July 20269:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Panel Discussion

PANELISTS

Meet the experts, industry leaders, and policymakers leading each panel discussion at Indus RAS Expo 2026.

Robotics in Pakistan: Past, Present and Progressive Future for Pakistan (4P)

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM (22nd July 2026)

S.No.NameDesignationMode
1Mr. Imtiaz Ali RastgarFounder & Chairman, Rastgar Group | Convener, Pakistan Aerospace Council, IslamabadPanelist
2Dr. Sarah QureshiCEO & Co-Founder, Aero Engine Craft Pvt. Ltd., IslamabadPanelist
3Mr. Hussain BhattiVice President, Xavor Corporation | Technology Executive, Robotics and Deep-Tech Venture Builders (USA, Pakistan, China)Panelist
4Dr. Atif AhmedFractional Chief AI Officer, UAEPanelist
5Mr. Kashif KhalidDDG ASCEND- RESOLVE NUSTPanelist
6Dr. Hamid JabbarHead of Department, Mechatronics Engineering | Professor, NUST CoEME | CEO, MatEnTx Pvt. Ltd., RawalpindiModerator

Robotics Ecosystem in Pakistan: Strategic and Industrial Adoption, Innovation, HR and Infrastructure Development

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (22nd July 2026)

S.No.NameDesignationMode
1Dr. Bilal A. SiddiquiCEO & Founder, Woot Tech | C.Eng., MIMechE, FRAeS, KarachiPanelist
2Dr. Haroon Javed QureshiCEO & Founder, East West Infiniti (Pvt.) Ltd. | President, Pakistan Aerospace Council, IslamabadPanelist
3Ms. Syeda Rozena SalehaCo-Founder & CEO, Kalam4Solutions Pvt. Ltd., IslamabadPanelist
4Dr. Muhammad Umer AlviCEO, 128 TechnologiesPanelist
5Dr. Mohsin Islam TiwanaEX Professor NUST | CTO, Tech Valley Pvt LtdModerator

Policy framework for Robotics and Autonomous Systems

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (22nd July 2026)

S.No.NameDesignationMode
1Mr. Hamad Ali MansoorCEO, Engineering Development Board (EDB), Ministry of Industries & Production, IslamabadPanelist
2Dr. Shamas KhanResearcher, Entrepreneur & Technology Strategist | NASA | NHS UK | UAE GovernmentPanelist
3Mr. Atif Ikram SheikhFPCCI President and Co-Chairman of the Federal Anomaly Committee (Business) by Finance MinisterPanelist
4Mr. Muhammad Bilal AbbasiCEO, IgnitePanelist
5Prof. Dr. Umar Shahbaz KhanTenured Professor & Project Director, NCRA - NUST CoEME | Pride of Performance Awardee 2024, RawalpindiModerator