ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and Riphah International University have announced a joint effort to organize a major conference aimed at strengthening the link between industry and academia. This conference will involve collaboration with other universities in the region, focusing on finding practical solutions to align academic research with the needs of the industry, particularly in developing market-driven and export-oriented products, said a press release issued here on Friday. The decision to organize the conference was made during a meeting between Hassan Mohammad Khan, Chancellor of Riphah International University, and Nasir Mansoor Qureshi, President of ICCI, at the Chamber House in Islamabad. The event seeks to address key challenges faced by the business community and to create a robust platform for youth involvement in economic and business activities. Khan emphasized that Riphah University is committed to conducting high-quality research in close collaboration with the business community, especially the ICCI, to meet industry needs and have a positive social and economic impact on Pakistan.
