Pakistan Association Dubai unveils Future Fest 2025 for tomorrow’s leaders
Engaging sessions designed for aspiring presenters and professionals
DUBAI – The Pakistan Association Dubai (PAD) has announced Future Fest 2025, the annual Education and Career Expo, scheduled for 24th and 25th November at Pakistan Association Dubai in Oud Metha.
The flagship event is designed to empower students with future-ready skills and academic pathways, bringing together leading universities, industry experts and professional speakers under one roof. This year’s edition promises a dynamic programme featuring keynote talks, workshops, interactive sessions and live student engagement.
Future Fest 2025 will spotlight emerging industries, AI, leadership, digital media, public speaking and global career mobility, aligned with PAD’s commitment to making education accessible and opportunity-focused. The event aims to bridge the gap between education and employability, offering students clear insights into present and future career landscapes.
Keynote sessions
The event includes a workshop titled Design Your Future. Omar Hayat, leadership consultant, entrepreneur and founder of CLD MENA, will deliver a keynote on Inspiring Others for a Better You. Dr Javeria Atif, American Board-certified Aesthetic Medicine specialist, will explore How Medicine and Content Creation Can Go Together.
Fahad Ali, Founder and CEO of Broomstick Creative, will lead a keynote and workshop on How to be Smart with AI. Sophiya Anjam, Vibe FM 105.4 radio host, will present Master the Mic for aspiring emcees, podcasters and presenters. Dr Reyaz Ahmad from Horizon University will lead a session on Career Opportunities and Future-Ready Pathways.
Exhibitions and student engagement
The expo features exhibitions from over 15 universities offering academic guidance, admissions support, scholarships, admission discounts and giveaways including laptops and tablets. Participating institutions include:
- Bath Spa University
- Walsh American College
- Idea Academy
- Horizon College
- Swiss Business School
- Murdoch University
- University of Creative Sciences
- British Council
- De Montfort University
- Superior University
- Heriot-Watt University
- Phoenix International
- Jumeira University
- London South Bank University
Participating schools
- Pakistan Education Academy
- English Language Pvt School
- Sheikh Rashid Al Makhtoum
- Al Amaal School
- Pakistan Islamia Sharjah
- PAMIR Private School
- Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Arab Pakistani School
- Pakistani Islamia Ras Al Khaimah
- Pakistan Islamia Al Ain
- Omar Bin Khattab
- Pakistan Islamia Fujairah
- City School Dubai
Event partners are Vibe FM 105.4, Al Mehr Contracting, Al-Rawabi, HydraCoco and Fitbar, Igloo, Digitally, Lumber Frames, Red Dot and Star Tents.