The 6th International Students Convention and Expo (ISCE) 2026 is scheduled to take place in Islamabad from May 3 to May 6, drawing thousands of students, universities, and industry representatives from across Pakistan and abroad. The organizers announced on Sunday that the four-day event is expected to attract over 30,000 students, along with participation from more than 100 universities, educational institutions, and corporate partners.
Significance and Collaborations
The convention is regarded as one of Pakistan’s largest student-led academic and cultural platforms. Previous editions have been 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.
The inauguration ceremony and other events will be held at Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Riphah International University, Pak Austria Fachhochschule, Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, and National Skill University.
Activities and Competitions
The convention will feature a wide range of activities, including more than 35 student competitions, indoor sports, five workshops, innovation and industrial pavilions, an education expo, cultural showcases, and interactive sessions aimed at promoting dialogue, creativity, and collaboration.
- Student Competitions: These will provide a platform for young participants to showcase their talent, academic abilities, and creative ideas in various fields.
- Indoor Sports: These events will encourage teamwork, discipline, and healthy competition among students from different institutions.
- Innovation and Industrial Pavilions: These will highlight emerging technologies, research projects, and entrepreneurial ideas developed by students and organizations.
- Education Expo: This will help students explore admission opportunities, scholarships, and academic programs offered by leading universities.
- Cultural Showcases and Interactive Sessions: These will celebrate Pakistan’s diversity while promoting unity, inclusion, and understanding among participants from different regions and countries.
Participation and Coordination
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.
