British Council Education Symposium 2025 in Islamabad: Shaping the Future of Learning in Pakistan

The British Council English and School Education Pakistan has announced the Education Symposium 2025, set to take place in Islamabad on 3 November 2025. This flagship event will bring together education start-ups, service providers, policymakers, and educators for a day of collaboration, innovation, and dialogue aimed at shaping the future of learning in Pakistan.

Why the Symposium Matters

Education in Pakistan faces unique challenges ranging from access and quality to equity and innovation. The British Council, through its English and School Education programmes, works with governments, schools, and educators to strengthen teaching and learning, while placing particular emphasis on girls’ empowerment.

The Symposium is more than just a networking event, it’s a platform for problem-solving. By connecting education innovators with policymakers and practitioners, it creates opportunities to explore how bold ideas can be translated into meaningful change in classrooms and communities.

Who Should Participate?

The event is calling on education start-ups, innovators, and service providers working in diverse areas, including:

• EdTech – digital tools for learning and teaching.
  
• Mindfulness & Mental Health – promoting well-being among students and educators.
  
• Drama & Performing Arts – creative approaches to holistic education.
  
• Robotics – preparing students for the future of technology.
  
• Design Thinking – problem-solving frameworks for education.
  
• Sports – harnessing physical education for personal development.
  
• Non-formal Education Services – expanding access to learning beyond the classroom.
  
• Other creative and innovative education solutions.
  

Whether you are building a platform, designing a programme, or experimenting with new models of learning, this is your opportunity to showcase your work to a national audience.

How You Can Participate

There are two exciting ways for organisations to get involved:

1. Exhibition Booth (Full-day)
   
   • Share your work at a dedicated space during the Symposium.
     
   • Interact with educators, policymakers, and fellow innovators.
     
   • Demonstrate how your solutions can transform teaching and learning.
     
2. Interactive Workshop (90 minutes)
   
   • Lead a practical session for teachers, educators, and policymakers.
     
   • Focus on hands-on strategies or activities that participants can immediately apply in schools and institutions.
     
   • Engage with stakeholders directly to influence educational practices.
     

Application Process

Interested organisations are required to:

• Submit their organisation’s profile.
  
• Provide a concept note (for either the exhibition booth or workshop).
  

Selections will be made based on merit and diversity, ensuring a wide range of perspectives and approaches are represented.

Deadline to apply: 29 September 2025
Apply through this link: Click Here to Appy

What’s in it for Start-ups and Innovators?

• Visibility: Gain exposure in front of national and international stakeholders.
  
• Collaboration: Build connections with educators, policymakers, and fellow innovators.
  
• Impact: Share solutions that can directly influence classroom practices.
  
• Recognition: Align with the British Council’s long-standing reputation for advancing education and cultural exchange.
  

Looking Ahead

The Education Symposium 2025 is set to be a dynamic space where ideas meet action. By bringing together creativity, technology, and pedagogy, the event will highlight the innovations that are redefining education in Pakistan. For start-ups and service providers, this is a chance to not only share their solutions but also become part of the conversation shaping the country’s educational future.

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