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Event Summary:
In celebration of IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) Day 2025, IEEE SSUET WIE, in proud collaboration with IEEE WIE Karachi Section Affinity Group and IEEE Industrial Electronics Society Karachi Section, organized an empowering, multi-segment event to honor and uplift the achievements of women in technology, innovation, and academia. Held at Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology on June 23, 2025, the event brought together trailblazers, educators, and future leaders for a day of inspiration, education, and celebration.
Event Highlights:
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Global success stories
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Women-led sessions in cybersecurity & AI
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Practical insights on education, tech leadership, and empowerment
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Diverse panel of speakers from academia and industry
Talk Show Session:
Topic: "Empowerment Through Education: Encouraging Women in Cybersecurity for Industrial Systems and Emerging Technologies"
Moderated by Zainab Arif, Chairperson of IEEE SSUET WIE, the talk show explored how educational empowerment fosters women's entry and leadership in cybersecurity and STEM.
Featured Speakers:
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Abeer Javed Syed – Head of Student Support Services, Iqra University
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Engr. Tooba Khan – Lecturer at Salim Habib University & Chairperson, IEEE WIE Karachi Section
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Maleeha Anwar – Cybersecurity Lecturer at DUET, IEEE ExCom Member
The session addressed pressing challenges and shared real journeys of growth, leadership, and resilience in the evolving tech landscape.
This session focused on real-life challenges, growth paths, and the critical need for women in cybersecurity and emerging technologies. Speakers discussed how educational empowerment fosters leadership and equity in tech.
International Session:
Bridging Borders, Securing Futures: My Cybersecurity Voyage from Karachi to New Brunswick
Delivered by Dr. Samita Bai, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity, University of New Brunswick.
This eye-opening keynote highlighted Dr. Bai's international journey from IBA Karachi to leading research in LLMs, XAI, and cybersecurity ethics abroad. She offered insights into global academic growth, representation in tech, and bridging the gap between technology and human values.
Guests of Honour:
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Prof. Dr. Shehnila Zardari – Chairperson, Department of Software Engineering, NED University
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Prof. Dr. Engr. Asim ur Rehman – Vice Chancellor, Indus University
Both guests delivered powerful messages on inclusive leadership, research excellence, and innovation in engineering education.
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Conclusion:
IEEE SSUET WIE Day 2025 was a powerful reminder of the role education and community play in empowering future generations. Through engaging sessions, expert talks, and heartfelt stories, the event fulfilled its mission of celebrating women in engineering and shaping the future of inclusive innovation.
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- ST-16 Main University Rd, Block 5 Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi, Pakistan
- Karachi , Sindh
- Pakistan
- Building: SIR SYED UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY KARACHI
- Room Number: F Block Auditorium
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For inquiries and further details, kindly contact:
Muhammad Rafay
General Secretary, IEEE SSUET WIE
+92 327 3652205
rafayaijaz22@gmail.com
Agenda
The event featured a powerful combination of impactful sessions:
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Opening Ceremony & IEEE WIE Orientation – Highlighting the mission and achievements of IEEE and IEEE SSUET WIE.
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Talk Show Session – A panel discussion on "Empowerment Through Education: Encouraging Women in Cybersecurity for Industrial Systems and Emerging Technologies."
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International Session – An inspiring keynote titled "Bridging Borders, Securing Futures" by Dr. Samita Bai, spotlighting a global cybersecurity journey.
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Guests of Honour Addresses – Renowned educators shared their vision for leadership and academic excellence in STEM.
Inspiring Women | Cultivating Leadership | Shaping the Future of Technology
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