Speakers

Zahra Ali Syed

Place of Birth : Karachi, Pakistan
Position : Founder, The Green Pilgrim; Faculty Member, Fatimiyah Higher Education System & NED University
Field of study : Islamic Environmentalism & Climate Ethics, Sustainability Communication & Social Behavior Change, Participatory Media & Community-Based Climate Action

Dr. Eram Mehdi Rizvi is a dynamic entrepreneur and academic with a versatile career spanning technology, business, and research. Holding a Ph.D. from the University of Mumbai, he is recognized for his expertise in launching new companies and leveraging innovative technologies. He serves as the CEO of Empress Ventures and holds directorships at Schafer InnoTech Pvt. Ltd. and Jawahiraat Pvt. Ltd. Dr. Rizvi is known for his preference for working in a low-key manner, focusing on the core aspects of business, including import and export. He has also engaged in significant research partnerships with major government hospitals and medical colleges in Mumbai, where he advised on CSR initiatives and contributed to medical research, demonstrating his ability to bridge the gap between business strategy and public welfare.

• Masters in Media, Ethics, and Social Change: University of Sussex, UK

• Teaching & Academic Roles: NED University, Fatimiyah International University, Habib University, IBA Karachi, University of Karachi, Indus Valley School
• Consultancy & Projects: UNICEF Pakistan, IQ Capital Plus, Fatima Ventures, Shehri & KYI
• Founding & Leadership: The Green Pilgrim, Crops in Pots
• Journalism: DAWN, Express Tribune, TFT
• Training & Capacity Building: Unilever & Seed Ventures, FNF, Code Girls, Injaz Pakistan, Subeh Nau, The Newsline
• Research & Presentations: University of Exeter, Stockholm Environmental Institute, Allama Tabatabai University, Karbala Research Center, Hisaar Foundation, Colomboscope Festival