The Future of Work: Rethinking Jobs, Skills and Workplaces

The world of work is undergoing profound transformation. Rapid advances in technology, artificial intelligence, automation, remote work and shifting economic realities are changing not only how we work, but also what work itself means.

As workplaces evolve, so do the expectations, challenges and opportunities facing individuals and organizations alike. Which skills will matter most in the years ahead? How will technology reshape careers, workplaces and human interaction? And what does the future hold for job security, creativity, work-life balance and professional identity?

This session explores the changing landscape of work and the emerging realities of the modern workplace.

About the Speakers:

• Aysha Shujaat is a development professional with over 15 years of experience working on democratic strengthening, elections, gender and social inclusion. She has led some of the most historic election projects in Afghanistan, Iraq, Sudan, Libya and recently Ethiopia. In Pakistan, she has contributed to the electoral reform agenda and supported the Election Commission of Pakistan through her work with UNDP and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES).

  Many of her projects involve the capacity development of women at the grassroots to increase their participation in advocacy and decision-making roles. She is actively working on the inclusion of women in politics, elections and public policy. Her work also focuses on building alliances between genders through programs that engage men in the discussion on gender equality.

  She is the founder and country lead of Project Girls for Girls Pakistan, a Harvard-born project empowering girls and women to close the gender leadership gap. G4G Pakistan is working with academic institutions in Pakistan to develop the future generation of leaders. Aysha is a TEDx speaker, an Acumen Fellow and a Chevening scholar.

• Syeda Yumna Hasany is a Development Consultant and seasoned Radio Broadcaster with a long-standing association with Radio Pakistan. As a RJ, host and broadcaster, she has conducted over 1,000 radio shows, engaging audiences on issues related to social development, arts, culture, and literature.

  Beyond broadcasting, Yumna serves as a mentor with Project G4G Pakistan, an initiative founded by Harvard graduates in 2017 that empowers young women with the confidence, vision and skills needed for leadership roles.

  Yumna holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Governance from the Australian National University (ANU), Canberra, supported by the prestigious Australia Awards Scholarship. Drawing on her academic training and international exposure, she currently teaches Globalisation and Development at Iqra University, Islamabad, where she mentors students and bridges theory with real-world development practice.

This session is free and open to all. Just visit the venue to attend it.

The Black Hole
Plot 5H, Street 100, G-11/3, Islamabad.
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