Education development in Pakistan has seen countless ideas and interventions. But systemic reform that transforms learning and life outcomes for all children still feels out of reach.

At Teach For Pakistan, we recognize that tackling this challenge requires moving beyond fragmented efforts toward a systemic approach to education reform.

The Pivot is a day-long conference organized by Teach For Pakistan to convene local and global education practitioners, thought leaders, and our Alumni. Together, we will envision an ambitious future for Pakistan’s children, rooted in equitable and transformative education. The conference aims to propose actionable strategies that align the education system to improve student learning at scale. A key focus will be on collective leadership—bringing leaders at all levels together to address the learning crisis holistically and drive sustainable, systemic change.

By fostering collaboration and bold ideas, The Pivot underscores Teach For Pakistan’s commitment to building a movement that transforms the future of education in Pakistan.

Keynote Speakers

January 13, 2025

Programme

8:30 - 9:30 am

Arrival and Registration

9:30 - 9:40 am

Welcome Address

Ms. Khadija S Bakhtiar

9:40 - 10:00 am

Keynote: Insights for Systemic Change

Dr. Farid Panjwani

10:00 - 11:00 am

From Rhetoric to Reality: Making Learning a Priority​

Moderator

Dr. Faisal Bari

Speakers

Ms. Izza Farrakh, Dr. Fouzia Khan, Dr. Salman Humayun, Mr. Mazhar Siraj

11:00 - 11:30 am

Tea Break

11:30 - 12:30 pm

Closing the Gaps: Aligning Systems to Transform Learning

Moderator

Mr. Salman Naveed Khan

Speakers

Dr. Farid Panjwani, Ms. Fatima Suleman, Ms. Rahila Durrani

12:30 - 1:30 pm

Empowering Teachers, Enabling Learning

Moderator

Dr. Soufia Anis Siddiqi

Speakers

Dr. Irfan Muzaffar, Ms. Zohra Nasir, Ms.Tooba Akhtar, Dr. Rabea Malik

1:30 - 2:30 pm

Lunch Break

2:30 - 2:40 pm

Address by Federal Secretary

Mr. Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani

2:40 - 2:55 pm

Keynote: The Missing Piece: Why Leadership Matters?

Ms. Wendy Kopp

2:55 -3:55 pm

Leadership at All Levels: Building Capacity for Reform

Moderator

Ms. Khadija S Bakhtiar

Speakers

Ms. Amna Akhtar

3:55 - 4:05 pm

Closing Reflections: A Shared Vision for Education

4:05 - 4:15 pm

Acknowledgements and Thanks

Mr. Nassir Kasuri

4:15 pm onwards

Tea

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The Pivot is bringing together a diverse array of visionaries—including academics, educators, practitioners, global leaders, and change-makers—sharing groundbreaking ideas and transformative experiences.