Registrations open Sunday, September 13, 2026
Future Leaders Award
Evolving Beyond Boundaries — Hungry to Evolve, Ready to Lead.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · 12:00am–12:00am · Expo Centre Karachi, Pakistan
SIFC
About the award
What is the Future Leaders Award?
The Future Leaders Award is more than recognition — it is a movement celebrating the visionaries, innovators and changemakers actively shaping tomorrow. We spotlight emerging talent across industries, honoring individuals whose leadership, creativity and forward-thinking set new benchmarks.
This year at ITCN Asia Karachi, winners are chosen transparently: verified public votes (70%) combined with an independent jury (30%) — every vote receipt auditable.
At ITCN Asia — Karachi
The Future Leaders Award takes center stage on Day 2 of ITCN Asia 2026 at Expo Centre Karachi — a unified platform honoring tech innovators and cybersecurity leaders, raising the bar for excellence in Pakistan's digital space.
The jury
Jury Members
Syed Abdul Qadir
Executive Director – Technology & Cyber Security Risk Assurance, PwC (A.F. Ferguson & Co.)
M. Azam Mughal
Group CEO, SECUREBEANS
Hussein Hassanali
President ISACA Karachi & Advisor Tech Consulting, Ecovis Al Sabti
Message from the founder
It gives me immense pride to present the Future Leaders Award. This initiative reflects our commitment to recognizing the innovators, visionaries and change-makers shaping the future. Leadership today is not just about titles — it is about impact, creativity, and the ability to inspire others. We look forward to celebrating excellence with you at ITCN Asia, Expo Centre Karachi.
Muhammad Munaf Majeed
CEC Member P@SHA · CEO Server4Sale · Founder, Future Leaders Award
Award categories
Explore Categories
One person — one category. Applications open Sunday, September 13.
Exceptional professionals within established technology companies demonstrating outstanding leadership, innovation and impact in corporate roles — dri
Opens Sept 13 →Professionals whose innovative work spans multiple domains and industries, creating meaningful impact at the intersection of technology and other sect
Opens Sept 13 →Visionary founders, startup innovators and business creators building the next generation of tech ventures in Pakistan — pioneering excellence fueling
Opens Sept 13 →Educators, researchers and academic professionals shaping the future through knowledge creation, student mentorship and technological research — advan
Opens Sept 13 →Leaders in cyber security driving secure, sustainable digital growth — strengthening digital resilience, safeguarding critical systems and enabling co
Opens Sept 13 →Who qualifies
Eligibility Criteria
Experience & leadership
3–5+ years in technology, mid-tier (non-CXO) roles, proven leadership and impact.
Innovation & creativity
Demonstrated problem-solving and creative solutions within your field.
Growth & mentorship
Continuous learning plus developing others through mentorship or training.
Adaptability & resilience
Proven resilience through crises or significant organizational change.
Ethics & responsibility
High ethical standards, diversity & inclusion, community and sustainability work.
On the day
Agenda
Agenda will be announced soon.
Wednesday, September 23 2026 · 12:00am–12:00am
Hall of legends
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Champions of Tomorrow · Pioneers of Leadership — 16 awards presented.
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Applications open Sunday, September 13, 2026. Prepare your story.