May 04 , 2015
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Google set to foster entrepreneurship in KP
APPPESHAWAR: Google set its foot with the aim to boost entrepreneurship in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the first time by organizing a daylong conference here at a hotel with young talented entrepreneurs, experts from the Information Technology, and those using Google to foster their businesses attended.
The conference was held under the aegis of Google Business Group-Peshawar headed by Ms Maryam Arshad. GBG is a group of individuals who have volunteered to foster a community of entrepreneurs, tech-preneurs and other professionals. Launched in the last quarter of year 2014, Google eventually marked its international presence in this region.
GDayX is an annual conference supported by Google run by its various business groups. GDayX Peshawar provided an opportunity to showcase Peshawar’s community to the public, presented their 2015 plans for promoting technology and businesses, celebrate online business successes and inspired others with technology and encourage them to join our GBG network.
The event began with GBG-Peshawar’s Manager Maryam Arshad who discussed about the evolution of Google Business Group, how important it is to take essential key players: academia, IT Ministry and the Chamber of Commerce together to promote technology and future plans of the GBG chapter for its community.
This was followed by a panel discussion moderated by Zainab Durani (GBG-Peshawar member) on “Building an Online Social Presence with the use of Google Tools”. The panellists, all dynamic young female entrepreneurs included Seema Gul, Founder Pashmina - Founder Meena’s Delights, Mahoor Jamal - Founder EMJAYS and Saira Qureshi - Founder Subrang Jewellery.
Later, Irfan Ajmal (founder MQC) gave an insightful session on Inbound Marketing and its future. Uzair from Peshawar 2.0 explained the importance of Google for Education and encouraged its usage in academic institutions. Farhan Shah (Founder Empower.PK) spoke about “Eradicating unemployment through technology”.
The sessions were engaging and gave the audience a chance to bring up their queries related to the topics at hand.
Iqra National University Peshawar and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board were the main partners for the event. Khyber Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Youth Forum - Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry Peshawar and Empower PK were also partners for the event.
Khyber Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s President Faud Ishaq appreciated the efforts of GBG-Peshawar and announced the launch of IT excellence award for this year’s nominations at the annual excellence award function.
Roohi Zahir Shah, former President of WCCIP encouraged youngsters to promote IT and Business and bridge the gap between these entities.
Farah Hamid, Secretary KPITB encouraged GBG-Peshawar’s team and the promotion of technology. Obaid ur Rehman, Chancellor Iqra National University promised to promote IT and take it parallel with academia. She urged the attendees to participate in healthy activities and announced about an upcoming international conference for the students and entrepreneurs of Peshawar with the name of Iqra Youth Development Conference 2015.
Mementos were presented to all partners and speakers and the efforts of other team members comprising Hunain Hayat and Zainab Durrani, were acknowledged by Ms Maryam Arshad.
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk