Zero for me is considered as a starting point. Conceptually something that is negative, if you look through it, it would lead you towards a horizon, rather than a void. Zero is the playing field of opportunity. My perspective towards zero is building on new ideas.
In The Sound of Zeros and Ones, the exploration of language, music, and architecture will take place simultaneously from at first a historical point of view and then a contemporary one. What came first? Music or language? Language or shelter? Shelter or music? If I stop writing can music become a stopgap? Or would nothingness […]
Drawing from our extensive career in the media/entertainment industry as a makeup artist and photography duo, we will share inspiring stories, invaluable insights, and profound lessons learned along the way. Together, we will explore the power of manifestation and how it can shape our creative endeavors. Discover how seemingly insurmountable challenges can be transformed into […]
We will start with a talk about how and why we started The STEM Lab, basically we started this as two Engineer Graduates, to understand the concepts related to Science, Tech, Engineering and Math from the scratch – ZERO. Moving on to a STEM Challenge for all the Art and Design students in our session […]
The talk will include a workshop about the importance of Nothingness. The importance of Learning and unlearning of self and personal growth.
Living organisms function through minuscule structures called proteins. Proteins coming in a wide range of shapes and sizes. Each peculiar shape or form translates into a specific function in a cell – it could be a pigment, a material, an enzyme, an antibody or a chemical signal. Proteins, therefore, make the hardware of life. Proteins […]
Publishing is booming in the West but Pakistan still struggles to support its authors. However, not all is lost as even in the face of adversity, authors do flourish. This talkshop aims to discuss aspects of creative writing and how they can be used to help aspiring authors stand out in an industry that has […]
I will talk a little bit about my educational pursuits and career, how I started from nothing and reached to where I had hoped to be and am now making a new start again. I will also talk a little bit about my experiences with philanthropy. The purpose of my talk would be to engage […]
Energy proliferates every atom, matter, mind and spirit. Circling around the concept of energy, wisdom and laws of attraction; this workshop will develop the relationship we have with the world around us. Building upon laws of energy and the interlinked existence of humans, Naveed Farooqi works around mindfulness and acquiring transcendence in life. Decluttering our […]
My proposed talk aims to explore the intersection of menstrual equity and sustainability in humanitarian settings. Drawing from my experience witnessing the challenges faced by menstruators during natural disasters and conflict situations, especially during the 2022 floods in Pakistan, I will share how my grassroots movement, Mahwari Justice, is breaking the period taboo and providing […]
Fearlessness is a quality that allows us to break free from the shackles of self-doubt and societal expectations, and embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth. Captain Fatima Nisar is a prime example of how this attribute can enable us to conquer exciting things in life. Her decision to take a 180-degree turn in […]