International Conference on AI & the Future of Work: Digital Nations in the Next Decade

Co-organized by Pathfinder CITADEL and OIC-COMSTECH
Organized under the COMSTECH Center for Training in AI & Emerging Technologies and CITADEL Future Horizons 2026 Programme

Venue & Date: Thursday, 8 January 2026, OIC-COMSTECH Secretariat, Islamabad

Introduction

The International Conference on “AI & the Future of Work: Digital Nations in the Next Decade” will convene policymakers, industry leaders, technologists, and academic experts to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping economies, governance models, and workforce paradigms across the developing and emerging world

As nations transition toward digital economies, AI is becoming a foundational driver of productivity, employability, financial systems, and public infrastructure. This conference provides a strategic platform to examine future-ready policy frameworks, sovereign AI capabilities, digital public infrastructure, and the transformation of workforces in the coming decade

OIC-COMSTECH plays a pivotal role in advancing AI capacity building, policy dialogue, and cooperation among OIC Member States. Through this conference, COMSTECH reinforces its commitment to fostering indigenous innovation, strengthening human capital, and supporting evidence-based policymaking in AI and emerging technologies

Thematic areas:

AI & the Future of Work
Digital Nations & Digital Sovereignty: Sovereign AI Infrastructure
AI Policy, Governance & Regulation
AI, FinTech & Future Finance
Digital Public Infrastructure & Cyber Resilience
Future Foresight & Emerging Technologies
Innovation Economy & Digital Exports

Registration:

For virtual Participation, please register at: Click Here

The conference is open for virtual participation, enabling international and national experts, researchers, and stakeholders to join the sessions online and contribute to global dialogue on AI-driven digital transformation.

For any queries, please contact at: workshops@comstech.org

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