Diversity and inclusion are essential foundations for building peaceful, equitable, and resilient societies. Pakistan, with its rich cultural, linguistic, social, and religious diversity, presents unique opportunities to promote pluralism, mutual respect, and inclusive development.

For over 113 years, Kinnaird College for Women has carried forward a legacy of diversity and inclusion, a community where women of different faith and background have learned and led together since 1913.

The International Conference on Diversity and Inclusion: Advancing Towards a Peaceful and Inclusive Pakistan aims to bring together academicians, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and students to discuss innovative research, policies, and practices that promote equity, social harmony, and inclusive growth. The conference will serve as a platform for knowledge exchange, interdisciplinary dialogue, and collaborative partnerships to address contemporary challenges related to diversity and inclusion in Pakistan and beyond. The event shall comprise of multiple sessions including opening/ closing ceremonies, networking with the chief guests, keynote speakers and senior delegates from academia and industrial sector.

Following are the deadlines & details for abstract submission.

Note: For Oral and Poster Presentations, please complete all the required information in the provided abstract submission template. Once the form is fully completed, kindly email the finalized abstract to conference.kc@kinnaird.edu.pk.

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Important Instruction Notes

Halls Allocated for Conference

Important Dates

Conference Themes

Researchers are invited to submit abstracts under the following themes:

1. Advancing Gender Equality, Diversity, and National Integration
2. Collaborative Initiatives for Promoting Identity and Cultural Diversity
3. Leveraging Technology to Strengthen Interfaith Harmony and Shared Human Values
4. Reimagining Inclusive Pedagogies through Universal Design for Learning
5. Strengthening Digital and Media Literacy to Bridge the Digital Divide and Empower Communities

Registration Fee

Note: Registration fee includes conference material, refreshments, and a certificate of participation.

Registration Fees Deposit Details

• Bank: Bank of Punjab (BOP) 0028, Mozang Road, Lahore
• Title: K.C. GRANT-IN-AID ACCOUNT
• Account Number: 6510047710300225
• IBAN Number: PK73BPUN6510047710300225

Who can participate?

• Students
• Faculty Members
• Researchers
• Policymakers and Government Representatives
• NGOs and Civil Society Organizations

Contact & Submission

• Email: conference.kc@kinnaird.edu.pk
• Website (ORIC): https://oric.kinnaird.edu.pk
• Conference Web: www.kinnaird.edu.pk/conference
• Phone: +92 42 9920 3781 – 84 (Ext: 303, 304)

Organized by

Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC) 
Kinnaird College for Women, 93-Jail Road, Lahore, Pakistan