By Asad Cheema
ISLAMABAD: The 6th International Students Convention and Expo (ISCE) 2026 will be held in Islamabad from 03 to May 06 in Islamabad, bringing together thousands of students, universities, and industry representatives from across Pakistan and abroad.
The organizers announced on Sunday that the four-day event was expected to attract more than 30,000 students along with participation from over 100 universities, educational institutions and corporate partners.
The convention is considered one of Pakistan’s largest student-led academic and cultural platforms, with previous editions successfully organized in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Northern Sindh and Faisalabad.
The collaboration of the Higher Education Commission, OIC-COMSTECH and other leading institutions for the upcoming edition further enhances the academic significance of the event. These events including inauguration ceremony, will be organized at Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Riphah International University, Pak Austsia Fachhochschule, Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology and National Skill University.
The convention will feature a wide range of activities, including more than 35 student competitions, indoor sports, 5 workshops, innovation and industrial Pavilions, an education expo, cultural showcases, and interactive sessions aimed at promoting dialogue, creativity, and collaboration.
Student competitions will provide a platform for young participants to showcase their talent, academic abilities and creative ideas in various fields. Indoor sports events will encourage teamwork, discipline, and healthy competition among students from different institutions. The innovation and industrial pavilions will highlight emerging technologies, research projects, and entrepreneurial ideas developed by students and organizations.
Meanwhile, the education expo will help students explore admission opportunities, scholarships, and academic programs offered by leading universities. Cultural showcases and interactive sessions will celebrate Pakistan’s diversity while promoting unity, inclusion, and understanding among participants from different regions and countries.
The organizers have invited universities across the country to participate through institutional stalls, student delegations, competitions, exhibitions, and joint branding opportunities. Educational institutions have also been requested to nominate focal persons to ensure smooth coordination and active engagement in the event. The organizers expressed the hope that the 6th edition of ISCE would become a landmark event for youth development, academic networking, and national collaboration.
