22/05/2026
Attending '2026 by PSTD felt less like attending a conference and more like stepping into a room full of necessary conversations.
Discussions around career advancement, the gender gap, visibility, leadership, access, and the unspoken realities that continue to shape the corporate experience for many professionals.
Across the panels, fireside chats, and interactions, there were moments that challenged assumptions and validated experiences.
I am taking this as a reminder that progress is not just about ambition.
It is about systems, sponsorship, courage, and the discipline to keep creating space for conversations that matter.
Special shoutout to Omair Rana for moderating with exceptional depth, grace, and control of narrative flow. Your ability to steer meaningful dialogue elevated the entire experience.
Gratitude to Adeel shareef and team PSTD specially Farooq Amin, Bisma Qamar & Zoya Tahir-CHRP for consistently holding the fort and convening authoritative voices to bring critical conversations on and women in business to the forefront.
It was also a privilege reconnecting with leaders who have, in different ways, contributed meaningfully to my professional growth over time (Fariha Salahuddin /Farihas.com Muhammad Farrukh Rasheed )
Glad to meet Arif Hussain Nomani once again and attend such an insightful panel discussion amazingly lead by you.
Glad to connect with Roma Pahuja, Afreen Khan, Zuha Hussain, Dr. Shamaila Burney Azka Rehman , Neha Shamraiz, Mirza Asad Hussain, Sohaib Hassan, BMLH - Brand & Media Learning Hub Ammar Jamshed (MSc DS)