Theme: The Road Less Traveled

We are often pushed in a certain direction and somehow forced to think in a specific way, but we believe it’s important to take a step back, reconsider the validity of the direction and alter it where needed. In order to imprint in our audience's mind, the importance of thinking and re-thinking, TEDxIBA will host speakers who have, in fact, chosen the road less traveled in their lives. Choosing the road less traveled takes courage and faith. Our speakers will share their stories, how they fought through the uncertainties of this road, and show that all it takes is commitment and a little support to survive the journey.

Institute of Business Administration, Karachi
KU Circular Rd, Karachi
Karachi, Sindh, 75270
Pakistan

Deepak Perwani

Deepak Perwani is an internationally acclaimed Pakistani fashion designer, entrepreneur, model, and actor. He is the founder of one of the most prominent high end fashion labels in Pakistan. He began his journey in 1994, when he was only 20 years old, with a menswear line that revolutionized male fashion industry in the country. He later launched womens wear in 1996, which became equally popular. In 2015, Deepak Perwani was named the 6th most innovative design house in the world.

Fatima Zara Mallik

Fatima Zara Mallick is CEO and head trainer at FZM Boutique Fitness: a concept wellness centre providing customised workout and nutrition solutions to a select clientele. FZM has studied fitness in Italy, Singapore, Thailand and UAE. She is a Pakistan's only Level 2 Crossfit Coach; a Zumba instructor; a Pilates and Certified Barre Teacher; and Pakistan's first Piloxing (Pilates and Kickboxing) trainer. Additionally, Fatima specialises in Rehabilitation (injury) training as well as pre and post-natal training. She has completed courses in Kettle bell and Battle rope (velocity) training from FTA (Functional Training Institute, Asia) and is a certified Boot Camp Instructor from the International Bootcamp Alliance (Melbourne, Australia). FZM Boutique Fitness has quickly established a niche market amongst celebrities and high profile clients in Karachi and Dubai. FZM offers personal training at her boutique fitness studio and conducts concept bootcamps at Sind Club and Structure, Karachi. She is the head of the fitness program at Engro Powergen, a TEDx Speaker (Dec, 2016) and is the official Fitness Coach for Women's Own magazine. Recently, Fatima was included in Hello Pakistan's 'Hot 100 Achievers for 2016’ List. FZM is a published Art Historian: her book, 'Bernini: A Case-Study in Authorship, Authenticity, and Attribution,' has been critically acclaimed and is available for purchase on Amazon.com.

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Video of behind the scenes using a go-pro camera

Jibran Nasir

Jibran Nasir is a 29 year old lawyer and civil rights activist, who rose to prominence with his vocal stance against sectarian violence in the country, especially Karachi, and terrorist outfits operating within Pakistan. Apart from a life in politics, Mohammad Jibran Nasir - Official is engaged in legal literacy and social justice through Never Forget Pakistan, and is the voice of marginalized communities through Pakistan For All, a local NGO. He was named by Foreign Policy Magazine as one of the three notable Pakistanis who’ve made remarkable efforts to fight against sectarian violence. He has taken the road less traveled, and that is making a big difference.

Nida Khan

Nida khan holds a double Masters in Clinical Psychology, with a specialization in working with adolescents. She has worked in high schools in the US and Karachi as a therapist, worked in Pakistan Association for Mental Health and hospital settings in research and clinical capacity, and is currently in private practice. She is also currently on the faculty of The Lyceum, where she teaches Psychology and leads the Spoken Word poetry program. Her passion is to integrate the expressive arts into clinical therapeutic settings.

Nishtar Park

Nishtar Park is a karachi based rock band. Members: Ali Raj Mikhyle Anthony Ahsun Tariq Shane Anthony Arnold Anthony

Sadaffe Abid

Sadaffe Abid is co-founder CIRCLE, a leading social enterprise that aims to build and develop the entrepreneurial and leadership capacity of women and youth. Prior to this, she managed Kashf Foundation as CEO and COO, one of Forbes Top 50 microfinance institutions. Sadaffe is a graduate of Harvard Kennedy School, Advanced Management Program at INSEAD and her B.A. at Mount Holyoke College. She is INSEAD’s Social Entrepreneur-in-Residence, and lecturer, and has spoken at several global forums including Asia Society and TEDxINSEAD.

Shameneh Majid Zoha Husain

Shameneh Majid and Zoha Husain from spoken word group, Spoken Stage will be performing a beautiful piece of poetry for the TEDxIBA audience.

Yawar Shah

Group of IBA students performing Pakistan's national anthem on traditional instruments from their respective villages in the northern area.