ITA@25 Learning Fiesta - Parhay Pakistan!

London – 12 September 2025.

Celebrating 25 Years of Learning, Innovation & Inclusion

Join us as Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA) Pakistan and ITA UK celebrate 25 years of transformative education work at a vibrant Learning Fiesta in the heart of London.

In collaboration with His Excellency Dr. Muhammad Faisal, High Commissioner of Pakistan to the UK, this special event will bring together the Pakistani diaspora, education innovators, researchers, artists, and development allies to showcase groundbreaking learning and research initiatives that are changing lives in Pakistan – in partnership with UK-based solution providers.

Date: Friday, 12 September 2025
Time: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Venue: Pakistan High Commission, Grand Marquee, 35–36 Lowndes Square, London SW1X

Theme

“The Future of Learning: Innovation, Inclusion, and Diaspora Collaboration”

From digital learning and AI to inclusive classrooms and early years innovation, the Fiesta celebrates learning solutions that empower every child, everywhere.

What to Expect

The Learning Fiesta – Parhay Pakistan is designed as an immersive, interactive experience. You’ll explore, connect, and celebrate through:

Guest registration (3:30 pm onwards)

Welcome & Opening Session: 4:00-4: 35 p.m.

National Anthem
Welcome by Naila Mir and Baela Jamil – ITA UK and ITA Pakistan
The High Commissioner of Pakistan, His Excellency Dr. Mohammad Faisal
Deputy Head of Girls Education Department, FCDO – Ms. Charlotte Duncan
Senior Pro-Vice-Chancellor, University of Cambridge, Professor. Kamal A Munir announcing the Dr. Arif Naveed Prize at the University of Cambridge
CEO Sightsavers, Dr. Caroline Harper CBE, on Education for All: Progress and Perils on Our Quest to Leave No Child Behind

Main Programme 4:35 – 6:30 pm

Poetry by Hussain Manawer
Spotlight & Interactive Sessions: Read Aloud, Storytelling, Maker Arts, STEM, AI & EdTech, Inclusion, Book Launch, Early Years Heritage Crafts on Foundational Learning & Research on Education, Equity, and Social justice
Spotlight Talks: By Research & Learning Solution Leaders, and ArtistsDr. Pauline Rose OBE; Dr. Rachel Hinton; Prof. Nidhi Singal; Dr. Monazza Aslam; Prof. Shaheen Sardar Ali; Science Fuse – LalaRukh Shams; Brainspark – Reedah El-Saie; Augimono – Augusta Moses; Maker{Futures} – Dr Alison Buxton LGI – Amy Bellinger; Cities for Children – Madeeha Ansari; SNPET-Dr. Esha Khan; Book Launch by Afreen Rubbani; Storytelling by Marriam Musa & Baela Jamil

Live Illustration by Dr. Julia Hayes
Artwork Display & Sale: Fauzia Minallah Khan (Advisor PLF) – Shahida Ahmed (Trustee ITA-UK)

Timeline:
Slot 01 (4:50 – 5:10 pm): Dr. Pauline Rose, Reedah El Saie, Dr. Monazza Aslam, ScienceFuse
Slot 02 (5:30 – 5:45 pm): Professor Shaheen Sardar Ali, Dr. Alison Buxton, Dr. Rachel Hinton, Afreen Rubbani+ Book Launch
Slot 03 (6:16- 6:30 pm): Dr. Nidhi Singal, Madeeha Ansari, Amy Bellinger and Dr. Esha Khan

Evening Reception (6:30 – 7:00 PM)

Hi-tea with Pakistani delicacies
Poetry – Music – Networking with innovators, partners, and community leaders

Why Attend

By joining the Fiesta, you’ll:

Sponsorship Opportunities

We welcome partners who share our vision for learning without limits. Sponsorship helps us deliver the event and amplify impact in Pakistan.

Tier	Contribution	Benefits
Gold	£5,000	Logo on all event materials, exhibition stall, speaking slot during the opening session
Silver	£3,000	Logo on all event materials, exhibition stall, spotlight talk
Bronze	£1,500	Logo on all event materials, exhibition stall
Partners	£200-500	Logos, interactive exhibition stalls and spotlight sharing