BLUE RIDGE IMPACT
AT THE UNITED NATIONS
Bringing bright minds together to share knowledge and insights to help shape a digital future.
Join us at the UN Youth Forum Side Event 2025, a dynamic platform in partnership with United Nations ECOSOC Youth Forum to explore a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Discover how Pakistan’s largest working-age population is driving global economic opportunities, and learn how you can be part of shaping a vibrant future.
About the Event
The UN Youth Forum Side Event highlights the rapidly evolving digital ecosystem and the immense opportunities it presents for global collaboration. This event brings together key stakeholders to explore the transformative potential of digital advancements across various sectors.
With projections indicating that Pakistan will have the world's third-largest working-age population by 2030, the country is poised to become a significant player in the global economy. This demographic shift underscores the critical importance of digital innovation in driving sustainable growth and creating opportunities for millions.
The forum serves as a crucial platform to shape the digital future by fostering partnerships through dialogue that will drive economic and social development.
Event Highlights
SUCCESS
STORIES
Presenting case studies from the digital landscape, showcasing entrepreneurial and technological successes that demonstrate potential in the global digital economy.
GLOBAL
PARTNERSHIPS
Connecting innovators with international tech leaders to foster growth, investment, and knowledge exchange, creating a bridge between talent and global opportunities.
SCALABLE
GROWTH
Putting forward actionable policies and strategies to support global digital infrastructure and economies, focusing on sustainable development and leveraging demographic advantages.
GLOBAL LEADERS
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Noman Azhar
Founder & Chief Officer, Zindagi
Leveraging 15+ years in telecom, banking, and tech, Noman is redefining Pakistan’s digital financial landscape by creating people-centric and user-friendly solutions that advance financial inclusion.
Dr. Arslan Khalid
Former Minister of Information Technology
A pioneering leader who transitioned from medicine to technology, Dr. Khalid has driven transformative digital reforms, impacting millions of lives through innovative e-governance and earn tech solutions.
Ayesha Khanna
Co-Founder & CEO, ADDO AI
A global authority on AI-driven innovation, Ayesha focuses on harnessing responsible and inclusive technologies, revolutionizing key sectors such as finance, healthcare, and smart cities.
Arsalan Evo Ash
Global E-Sports Icon
Clinching historic back-to-back championships at EVO Japan and EVO USA, Arslan catapulted Pakistan onto the global E-Sports stage, inspiring a new generation of competitive gamers around the world.
IMPACT CHANGEMAKERS 2025
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Arzish Azam
Founder - FutureFest
Award-winning community builder specializing in entrepreneurship, innovation, travel, and web3. Founder of FutureFest, Pakistan's largest tech festival and expo.
Saniya Vardak
Founder - Investing at 25
Dynamic growth marketing and digital marketing specialist, known for her impactful contributions to global brands and her passion for fintech.
Muhammad Haider
Founder - Tradytics
Entrepreneur who scaled Tradytics from $0 to $2 million in Annual Recurring Revenue, showcasing the potential of Pakistani startups in the global market.
Tauqeer Ahmad Chaudhry
Founder - Enigmatix Global
Pioneering AI, automation, and robotics solutions in Pakistan’s tech ecosystem; Chairman of South Punjab Tech Alliance.
Hassam Sohail
Founder & CEO – Spotcomm
Spearheading global managed services in telecom networking; recognized for client-centric innovation.
Fasieh Mehta
Global Partnerships – Epic Games
Instrumental in MENAPT region adoption of Unreal Engine; co-founded Plan9 and led National Incubation Center in Pakistan.
Safeer Ul Haq
Consultant & Entrepreneur
25+ years in Pakistan’s IT industry; premium business partner to Tier 1 global brands; fosters innovation via FutureFest.
Fatima Azam
Marketing Strategist
Driving digital communication transformations for small businesses; exploring AI’s role in marketing and operations.
UNLOCKING POSSIBILITIES
Pushing Boundaries, Together.
Our forum is about envisioning and shaping the future. Together, we'll explore uncharted territories in technology, push the limits of innovation, and pave the way for a digitally empowered Pakistan.
Join us in this exciting journey as we redefine what's possible and unpack benchmarks for digital excellence on the world stage.
Our Commitment
The Future Forum is organized by Blue Ridge Impact Consulting in partnership with the United Nations ECOSOC Youth Forum. Our mission is to advance digital literacy and create knowledge exchange opportunities through a stakeholder approach within the United Nations civil society space.