A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Institute of Business Management (IoBM) and Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. According to this MoU, IoBM will participate at the ITCN Asia 2023 as an Academic Strategic Partner. ITCN Asia - Information Technology & Telecom Show is organized by Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. It provides an opportunity for the entire tech ecosystem of Pakistan along with the leaders from the public and private sectors to gather under one roof to witness the biggest tech festival in the country.
In the context of the collaboration between IoBM and Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan for ITCN Asia 2023 focused on following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
• SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure): This goal is highly relevant as ITCN Asia is a tech festival bringing together leaders from public and private sectors to showcase innovation in Pakistan's tech ecosystem. It supports the promotion of inclusive and sustainable industrialization and fosters innovation.
• SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals): The collaboration between IoBM and Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan exemplifies the partnerships needed to achieve sustainable development. By bringing together academia and industry, it strengthens global partnerships aimed at innovation and development.
The signatories were Dr. Imran Batada, CTO and Director CIT, IoBM, and Muhammad Umair Nizam, Project Director, ITCN Asia. Also present on the occasion was Mr. Khushnood Aftab CEO, Viper Technology. The event was attended by IoBM’s Brig. Dr. Muhamamd Abbas, Dean CCSIS; Dr. Ather Akhlaq, Director ORIC; Syed Faraz Ali, Manager, ORIC; Mr. Raza Abbas, Head of Shahjehan S. Karim Incubation Centre (SSKIC); Mr. Umer Hafeez, Head of Network and Customer Support; Mr. Asim Farooq, Manager and Head of Development, along with representatives of IT Department.