King's College London

Workshop | Innovating in Management and Economic Development

 

LAHORE, PAKISTAN

AUGUST 22, 2025

Workshop Basic Info

Organizer:

Lahore Business School, University of Lahore

Chair:

Dr. Ahsan Ali Ashraf
Associate Professor in University of Lahore

Personal Bio:

Dr. Ahsan Ali Ashraf is a distinguished academician and researcher with over a decade of experience in the field of management sciences. Currently serving at Lahore Business School, University of Lahore, Dr. Ashraf’s research focuses on innovation, strategy, and sustainable economic development. With 18 peer-reviewed publications and active participation in international conferences, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise. As an official Mendeley advisor and keynote speaker, Dr. Ashraf is committed to fostering innovation and bridging the gap between academic research and practical applications.

Workshop Committee Members:

Dr. Ahsan Ali Ashraf Lahore Business School, The University of Lahore, Pakistan ahsan.ali@lbs.uol.edu.pk
Dr. Sarfraz Zaman Lahore Business School, The University of Lahore, Pakistan sarfraz.zaman@lbs.uol.edu.pk
Dr. Rizwan Ali Lahore Business School, The University of Lahore, Pakistan rizwan.ali2@lbs.uol.edu.pk
Dr. Hussnain Naqvi Lahore Business School, The University of Lahore, Pakistan husnain.abbas@lbs.uol.edu.pk
Dr. Umar Farooq Department of Business Studies, NAMAL University Mianwali, Pakistan umar@namal.edu.pk

Background:

In a rapidly evolving global economy, innovation serves as the cornerstone for addressing the complex challenges of management and economic development. With businesses and economies navigating disruptions and transformations, there is a critical need to equip professionals with the tools and strategies necessary to drive sustainable growth and innovation.

Goal/Rationale:

The workshop aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of innovative practices and their application to management and economic development. By addressing practical challenges and showcasing frameworks for fostering innovation, this workshop aspires to empower participants to develop actionable solutions. Recent advances in innovation strategies and their role in overcoming barriers to economic progress will be explored in depth.

Call for Papers

The workshop will delve into key themes, including frameworks for innovation, case studies of successful strategies, and interactive activities designed to foster creativity. Participants will engage in group discussions, hands-on activities, and brainstorming sessions to develop innovative solutions tailored to real-world scenarios. This session is open to students, researchers, and professionals who are keen on exploring the intersection of innovation, management, and economic growth.

keywords

  • Innovation
  • Management
  • Economic Development
  • Strategy
  • Frameworks
  • Practical Applications

    • Submission

    Prospective authors are kindly invited to submit full papers that include title, abstract, introduction, tables, figures, conclusion and references. It is unnecessary to submit an abstract in advance. The deadline for general submission is August 15, 2025.

    Each paper should be no less than 4 pages. One regular registration can cover a paper of 6 pages, and additional pages will be charged. Please format your paper well according to the conference template below before submission.

    Paper Template

    Please prepare your paper in both .doc/.docx and .pdf format and submit your full paper by email with both formats attached directly to ws_lahore@icemgd.org

    Publication

    Workshop Proceedings:

    Accepted papers will be published in Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences (AEMPS) (Print ISSN: 2754-1169) and will be submitted to Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI), Crossref, CNKI, Portico, Google Scholar, and other databases for indexing. The situation may be affected by factors among databases like processing time, workflow, policy, etc.

    Title: Advances in Economics Management and Political Sciences (AEMPS)
    Press: EWA Publishing, United Kingdom
    ISSN: 2754-1169 2754-1177 (electronic)

    Accepted manuscripts will be submitted to the publisher on a rolling basis. Early-registered papers are expected to be published and printed earlier.

    Participation

    Poster

    The workshop provides an opportunity for poster exhibition. Authors who are interested in presenting a poster, please submit your materials (prefer in .pdf) to ws_lahore@icemgd.org before August 15, 2025.

    Detailed information on your presentation date and time will be confirmed closer to the workshop. If you have any questions about your presentation or the workshop, please email ws_lahore@icemgd.org.

    Guidelines for Poster Presentation

    1. Poster presentations must be prepared using the template provided:
      *Poster layout template for poster presentation (download)
      *Poster layout background (download)
    2. Posters should generally be in A1 size (width: 594mm x height: 841mm) and include the followings:

      Title, author and co-author names, and the affiliation(s) information.

      Body parts, including "Abstract", "Introduction", "Methods", "Results", "Discussion" and "Conclusions".

    3. Presenters are suggested to set the font size properly and avoid placing anything at the margin part of the poster as it will be difficult to view.
    4. Posters should be well illustrated. All the pictures used should be high quality and with high resolution.
    5. All the posters will be displayed online on the official website. Each poster will have both a small thumbnail and a full-size version.
    6. Posters will be displayed during the online session. After the presentation is over, the full-size version of all posters will become invisible. But thumbnails still can be seen on the website.

    (You can refer to the instructions for more detailed information. Additional presentation guidelines may be announced by workshop committees.)

    Attend in person

    If you want to attend the workshop on-site, please email ws_lahore@icemgd.org. The workshop seats are limited. Both contributors and non-contributors who wish to participate in the workshop in person need to apply to the workshop organizers.

    Venue:

    1 Km Defense Road, near Bhobtian Chowk, Raiwind Road, Lahore, 54600 Punjab, Pakistan

    VISA:


    https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/e-visa/

    In order to ensure the information is correct and up to date, there may be changes which we are not aware of. And different countries have different rules for the visa application. It is always a good idea to check the latest regulations in your country. This page just gives some general information of the visa application.

    The online application process at Pakistan Online Visa can be completed in 3 Easy Steps. Before starting your application, please go through the instructions for each step below:

    Step 1: Preliminary Assessment

    Choose your visa and understand the eligibility and document requirements before you apply.

    Step 2: Preparation

    Please ensure that you are applying for the right visa as each visa has its own set of required documents. You must have the following on-hand before you begin your application:

    • Complete set of supporting documents.
    • Photograph up to 350KB captured as explained in the Photograph Tutorial.
    • Valid Credit Card/Debit Card for online payment of your application fee.

    Step 3: Online Application

    When you are ready to apply, follow the steps outlined below:

    • Click on the Apply Now button to launch the Pakistan Online Visa System.
    • Create a New Account.
    • Login to the Pakistan Online Visa System.
    • Complete your application.
    • Pay Fee through a Credit Card/Debit Card.
    • Submit your Application.

    NOTICE:

    Should your application be denied, the organizing committee cannot change the decision of visa officer, nor will ICEMGD engage in discussion or correspondence with the visa application center on behalf of the applicant. The registration fee CANNOT be refunded when the VISA application of individual being denied.