Past Events

Organized by: OIC-COMSTECH Technovation Academy
Hosted by: Pardis Technology Park, Iran
Location: Pardis Technology Park, Iran International Innovation District, Tehran

INTRODUCTION

In today’s rapidly evolving global economy, technology and innovation ecosystems play a critical role in driving sustainable development, economic diversification, and competitiveness. Effective innovation ecosystems bring together policymakers, academia, industry, startups, investors, and support institutions to transform ideas into impactful solutions, generate high-value employment, and address complex societal challenges.

Recognizing the growing importance of innovation-led growth across OIC Member States, the OIC-COMSTECH Technovation Academy, in collaboration with Pardis Technology Park (PTP), Iran, is organizing the International Capacity-Building Training Program on Technology & Innovation Ecosystem Development, to be held from 14–25 April 2026 at the Pardis Technology Park, International Innovation District, Tehran.

This intensive, practice-oriented program is designed to equip mid- to senior-level professionals with the conceptual frameworks, practical tools, and hands-on exposure required to design, strengthen, and manage innovation ecosystems tailored to their national and regional contexts. Leveraging Iran’s experience—particularly the successful model of Pardis Technology Park—the program will combine expert-led training, technology tours, case studies, and collaborative group work to foster actionable learning and cross-country knowledge exchange among participants from OIC Member States.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core components and dynamics of innovation ecosystems
• Design context-specific strategies for ecosystem development
• Identify key stakeholders and build effective collaboration models
• Develop funding, policy, and infrastructure roadmaps
• Learn from global best practices and Iranian success stories
• Build an international network of ecosystem builders

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Duration: 10 Days

Daily Schedule:

• Workshops;
• Tech tours;
• Expert panels;
• Group projects;
• Networking sessions;
• Iranian culture experience;

BENEFITS

Limited to 20 participants from OIC member countries — Selection is competitive.

• Round-trip international airfare
• Accommodation (shared twin rooms)
• All local transportation (airport transfers & program-related travel)
• Daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Training materials & certification of completion
• This program is fully funded for selected participants.
• No participation fee.
• Visa assistance provided.

QUALIFICATION FOR PARTICIPANTS

Eligible applicants include professionals from OIC member states, particularly those working in:

• Government officials & policymakers in science, technology & innovation
• Managers of science & technology parks, technology incubators, and innovation accelerators
• Innovation ecosystem developers & consultants
• Representatives of international development agencies
• Academics & researchers in innovation policy
• Startup ecosystem enablers & investors

Applicants must be fluent in English and committed to implementing learnings in their home ecosystems.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Application form (Download here)

CV/Resume (max. 2 pages in free format)

Passport copy (valid until at least December 2026)

HOW TO APPLY

Applications including the required documents must be submitted via email to events@comstech.org  

Training Coordinators:

Mr. Haris Akram, Program Manager, COMSTECH. (Haris@comstech.org)

Mr. Reza Aslani, Pardis Technology Park, Iran

UNDERSTANDING THE EXECUTIONERS OF LIFE

PCMD, ICCBS, KARACHI, PAKISTAN

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VENUE

Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi, Karachi-75270, Pakistan.

Flyer in English
Flyer in French
Flyer in Arabic

Introduction:

OIC-COMSTECH is pleased to announce an International Seminar on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), addressing critical global health challenges affecting vulnerable populations across Africa, Asia, and the Americas.NTDs comprise a group of 20 infectious diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and parasitic worms. With the impact of climate change and global warming, these diseases are increasingly spreading beyond tropical regions into temperate climates.

A special focus of this seminar will be Leishmaniasis, one of the top ten NTDs worldwide, affecting more than 12 million people globally. In this seminar, a team of internationally renowned speakers will discuss diagnostics of NTDs, structure-based and AI supported drug discovery targeting the Leishmaniasis causing parasites.

Participation:

• Physical participation is only open for residents of Islamabad, Rawalpindi and nearby Islamabad, Pakistan.
• Virtual participation is open to all interested individuals of OIC member states and others.

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• Registration outcome will be shared through email, therefore, please give your valid email address.

Pre-Requisite:

• Education: MS or above
• Fields: Natural Sciences/Applied Biological Sciences/ Microbiologist/ Virologist/Medicine/Molecular Biology

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8-9 September 2025, University of Technology – Iraq

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Organized by: OIC-COMSTECH
In collaboration with: SAWiE Ecosystems Ltd.
Date: 24 August 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Venue: 3^rd Floor, COMSTECH Secretariat, Islamabad
Format: Hybrid

About the Event

OIC-COMSTECH, in collaboration with SAWiE Ecosystems Ltd., is organizing an International Roundtable and Technical Dialogue on “Unlocking Agricultural Carbon Markets: Climate-Smart Solutions for a Resilient Future.”

Agriculture remains central to food security, livelihoods, exports and economic growth across Pakistan and many OIC member states. At the same time, agricultural activities—including rice cultivation, livestock, synthetic fertilizer use and on-farm energy consumption—contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. The transition towards climate-smart and low-carbon agriculture therefore presents both a challenge and an important opportunity.

The Roundtable will explore how climate-smart agriculture, nature-based solutions, regenerative agriculture and carbon-market mechanisms can help reduce emissions while maintaining agricultural productivity, improving resilience, strengthening export competitiveness and creating new opportunities for farmers and other stakeholders.

Objectives

The Roundtable aims to:

• Convene government, industry, financial institutions, researchers and farming stakeholders around a shared agenda for agricultural decarbonization.
• Build a common understanding of how nature-based and climate-smart solutions can translate into carbon assets and verified emissions reductions.
• Explore pathways, integrity safeguards and equitable benefit-sharing mechanisms for taking agricultural carbon projects to market under Pakistan’s Carbon Market Policy Guidelines and Article 6.

Who Can Attend?

The Roundtable is particularly relevant for:

• Government officials and policymakers working in agriculture, climate change, environment, food security and finance
• Agricultural researchers and scientists
• Agribusinesses and private-sector organizations
• Agri-tech and climate-smart agriculture companies
• Farmers, farmer associations and cooperatives
• Development partners and international organizations

Key Themes

The technical dialogue will focus on i. Climate-Smart Agriculture, ii. Sustainable Rice Production & Carbon Markets, iii. Climate-Smart Irrigation, iv.Nature-Based Solutions, v. Regenerative Agriculture & Carbon Markets, vi. Agricultural Carbon Markets & Article.

The detailed program includes expert presentations and panel discussions on carbon markets, sustainable rice production, climate-smart irrigation, nature-based solutions, regenerative agriculture, methane reduction and biochar.

Registration & Participation

The event will be conducted in a hybrid format, providing an opportunity for both in-person (For Rawalpindi / Islamabad residents) and online participation.

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/ptAGp34DYNSidAu77

For further information and participation:
Dr. Khalid Mahmood
Founder, SAWiE Ecosystems
khalid.mahmood@sawie.net

Ms. Khazima Muazim
Senior Program Manager, OIC-COMSTECH
khazima@comstech.org

Date: 2nd ,September 2025
Venue: COMSTECH Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan
Time: 10:00-3:30 PST

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About the Workshop:

OIC – COMSTECH, in collaboration with leading botanical scientists from Azerbaijan & other OIC countries is organizing a focused One-day international workshop on nature-based medicinal and cosmetic products. The workshop will showcase traditional knowledge, research advances, product development, and commercialization strategies in the field of botanical sciences.

This event aims to strengthen scientific exchange and promote collaborative research between Pakistan, Azerbaijan & OIC countries on herbal medicines and cosmetic formulations using indigenous plant resources.

Objective:

The primary aim of the workshop is to:

1. Foster scientific exchange between Pakistan, OIC members and Azerbaijan.
2. Promote collaborative research on indigenous medicinal plants.
3. Explore product development strategies in herbal medicine and cosmetics.
4. Facilitate knowledge transfer and commercialization pathways in the botanical sector.

 Key Themes:

1. Medicinal plant biodiversity of Pakistan, Azerbaijan, and OIC member states.
2. Traditional knowledge systems and pharmacological validation.
3. Botanical extract formulations for dermatology and cosmetics.
4. Scientific research and innovation in herbal product development.
5. Pakistan, Azerbaijan and OIC member states R&D collaboration and commercialization pathways.

Target Beneficiaries:

•     Researchers and scientists in the field of botany, pharmacognosy, and natural products.

•     Faculty members and postgraduate students from relevant disciplines.

•     Industry professionals in herbal medicine and cosmetic formulation.

•     Policymakers and R&D stakeholders from OIC countries.

Speakers & Experts from:

• Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences.
• International speakers from Iran, Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

PARTICIPANTS:

• Registration Link: Click Here
• Physically only for Islamabad/Rawalpindi residents.
• Virtual: Open for all OIC members states & other countries.
• Certificates will be provided to all participants-80% of attendance is necessary for certificates.

Highlights:

• Inaugural session with senior Scientists from Pakistan and Azerbaijan.
• Scientific presentations and expert talks.
• Certificate of participation for attendees.

Limited Seats Available – Pre-registration Required
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 Date: 20^th August 2026
Time: 2:00pm-3:30pm

Background:

Rapid urbanization and climate change are reshaping cities across the world, particularly in OIC Member States where growing populations continue to place increasing pressure on infrastructure, natural resources, and essential public services. Rising greenhouse gas emissions, unsustainable construction practices, urban heat, flooding, air pollution, and declining green spaces have made climate resilience a priority for sustainable urban development.

To address these challenges, OIC-COMSTECH, under the Forum on Environment and Ecosystem Restoration (CFEER), is organizing an online seminar on “Building Climate Resilient Smart Cities for a Sustainable Future.” The seminar will bring together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and students to explore innovative strategies, digital technologies, and collaborative approaches for developing smarter, more inclusive, and climate-resilient cities across OIC Member and Observer States.

Objectives

• To promote integrated approaches for developing climate-resilient and sustainable smart cities.
• To strengthen the link between scientific research, technology, and urban policymaking.
• To share practical strategies for sustainable urban infrastructure, mobility, energy management, and climate adaptation.

Expected Outcomes

• Enhanced understanding of climate-resilient urban planning and smart city solutions.
• Improved collaboration between researchers, policymakers, and practitioners on sustainable urban development.
• Identification of practical and innovative approaches for building inclusive, resilient, and environmentally sustainable cities across OIC Member States.

Who Can Apply:

Researchers, faculty members, policymakers, urban planners, professionals, development practitioners, postgraduate students, and representatives of government agencies, universities, research institutions, and relevant organizations from OIC Member and Observer States are encouraged to apply.

Registration:
For Participation, please register at: Click Here

Contact details:

For any queries, please feel free to contact:

Aneela Aziz
Internee
OIC – COMSTECH Secretariat     
Email: aneelaaziz19@gmail.com

Under the COMSTECH Expert Service Program, hosted by the COMSTECH Center for Training & Research on AI & Emerging Technologies

Date: August 10–11, 2026    Time: 10:00 – 14:00 (Pakistan Standard Time)

Introduction:

Artificial Intelligence is changing the way software-intensive systems are designed, built, and maintained. As AI components become a standard part of engineering solutions, sound software engineering principles need to be paired with methods specific to AI. OIC-COMSTECH is organizing a two-day training course on “Engineering of AI Driven Systems” to give researchers and faculty members from OIC Member and Observer States a practical grounding in how to engineer AI-driven systems.

Importance:

As AI moves from experimental use into mission-critical deployments, conventional software engineering practices on their own are no longer enough to guarantee quality, safety, and reliability. Engineering AI-driven systems calls for its own discipline – one that accounts for data-driven behavior, changing requirements, and the integration of AI components into larger systems. This course walks participants through that discipline across the AI system lifecycle, from requirements to design, development, and deployment, and contributes to building this capacity within institutions across OIC Member States.

Key Topics to be Covered:

1. Fundamentals of AI
2. Requirement Intelligence
3. AI Driven Design
4. AI System Engineering Life Cycle
5. AI for Software Engineering

Speaker Profile:

This training course will be delivered by Prof. Dr. Atif Mashkoor, who is an Associate Professor at the Johannes Kepler University (JKU) Linz, Austria. Furthermore, he currently serves as the Requirements & Process Manager at Fronius International, Austria, and previously served as the Founding Managing Director of the Sino-Pak Center for AI at Pak-Austria Fachhochschule, and as Scientific Head at the Software Competence Center Hagenberg, Austria. He is also an Adjunct Faculty member at the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi.

Dr. Mashkoor holds a Doctorate of Science (Habilitation) in Software Engineering from JKU Austria, a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Lorraine, France, and an M.S. in Computer Science from Umeå University, Sweden. He is an internationally recognized expert in Requirements Engineering, Formal Methods, and AI-driven Software Engineering, with over 100 publications and 1,400+ citations to his credit.

Pre-requisites:

Applicants should hold a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

Who Can Apply:

Researchers and faculty members from universities and research institutions across OIC Member and Observer States are encouraged to apply.

Registration:

Workshop Coordinator:

Muhammad Haseeb Ahmad
Program Officer
OIC-COMSTECH
Haseeb.ahmad@comstech.org