24th of September, 2026
Karachi, Pakistan
Reaffirming its steadfast dedication to advancing sustainable economic development and fostering crossborder collaboration across the Islamic world, the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD) successfully convened the third edition of the Best of Entrepreneurship in Asia Series (BOE Asia), on the 24th of September, 2026, in Karachi, Pakistan.
Held on the sidelines of the 28th ITCN Asia, this premier gathering brought together visionary entrepreneurs, industry experts, and business leaders to explore how the creative economy can drive trade, foster investment, and pave the way for sustainable economic growth.
Under the theme “Globalizing Creativity”, BOE Asia 2026 served as a vital platform for high-level dialogue, focusing on transforming creative potential into tangible business opportunities and cross-border partnerships.
Setting a dynamic tone for this fruitful event, Ms. Aalia Jafar, Director of International Relations at the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD), emphasized BOE Asia’s role in reinforcing the entrepreneurial ecosystem for next generations, during her opening remarks, stating: “We are highlighting the best examples of entrepreneurship so that our future generations can learn and understand what entrepreneurship in our context means, and we are also providing access to trusted networks of investors and potential partners.”
Emphasizing the vital role of local enterprise in driving global trade, H.E. Mr. Zubair Tufail, Former President, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), delivered a strategic welcome address, highlighting the creative economy as a key driver to advance innovation. He added: “The creative economy represents one of the most important and dynamic sectors driving economic growth in the era of globalization. Creative economy collaborations are key elements in fostering innovation, strengthening networks and expanding market opportunities both locally and globally.”
Drawing on his extensive expertise in areas of entrepreneurship, Dr. Wael Eldesouki Bedda, Secretary General of Saleh Kamel Sustainable Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development Organization (SKSEED), took the stage to highlight the crucial need to foster entrepreneurship in the Islamic world, indicating: “One of our main missions at Saleh Kamel Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development Organization (SKSEED) is to facilitate matchmaking, helping entrepreneurs and startups scale their businesses across different OIC countries.”
Fostering inclusivity, Ms. Natavan Mammadova, Secretary General of Maida Nazir Organization for Women’s Economic Empowerment, delivered compelling remarks on the necessity of equal opportunities for women, stating: “Women must have the choice to start their businesses, and they must have equal opportunity, equal infrastructure and equal support from their families, communities and governments. In most of our countries, there are no legislative barriers to doing so.”
Beyond the keynote addresses, BOE Asia 2026 featured a comprehensive and action-oriented agenda, covering promising avenues for entrepreneurial success. The event facilitated dynamic B2B matchmaking sessions, strategic panels and interactive workshops designed to drive partnerships, unlock cross-border investment, and equip attendees with actionable strategies for scaling their ventures.
Marking its third consecutive edition, BOE Asia reaffirms ICCD’s unwavering commitment to advancing sustainable development across the Islamic world and beyond, by supporting entrepreneurs and investors to drive economic transformation for a more inclusive, innovative, and prosperous future.
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