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JMDC CON 2026

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

CHALLENGES FOR BETTER HEALTH:

EDUCATION, INNOVATION, LINKAGES

  • 20th & 21st September 2026
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Scientific Program JMDC-CON 2026

About JMDC CON 2026

JMDC CON 2026 is an academic and scientific conference organized by Jinnah Medical & Dental College, bringing together academicians, healthcare professionals, researchers and students for knowledge exchange, professional development, research dissemination and meaningful academia-industry engagement.

  • Theme & Focus

Theme

Challenges for Better Health: Education, Innovation, Linkages

Sub-Themes

  • Prevention for Better Health
  • Quality Medical Education and Lifelong Learning
  • Non-Communicable and Communicable Diseases
  • Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
  • Partnerships for Sustainable Development
  • Highlights & Goals

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Keynote and invited speaker sessions, scientific sessions and panel discussions, poster competition, free-paper presentations, pre-conference hands-on workshops, and opportunities for academia-industry collaboration.

KEY SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS)

SDG 3

SDG 4

SDG 9

SDG 17

Conference Dates

20–21 September 2026

Pre-conference Workshops

14–18 September 2026

Conference
Conference Program - Day 1
location_on Basement Hall, Jinnah Medical & Dental College, Korangi
schedule 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Inauguration & Keynote Speaker Session

8:30 AM Conference Registration
9:10 AM Guest to be Seated
9:20 AM Arrival of Chief Guest
9:25 AM Tilawat-e-Quran
9:30 AM National Anthem
9:35 AM Welcome Address & Opening of Conference
9:45 AM Prof. Dr. Bushra Jameel- (NHS-UK)
10:00 AM Prof. Dr. Tariq Rafi – (Chairperson Sindh HEC)
10:15 AM Q / A Session
10:25 AM Remarks by Chief Guest
10:40 AM Remarks by Guest of Honor
10:50 AM Memento & Shield Distribution
11:00 AM Group Photo
coffee 11:00 AM Tea Break (11:00 AM - 11:20 AM)

1 Scientific Session-1

Invited Guest Speaker Session Non-Communicable Diseases (SDG 3) - Good Health & Well Being

11:25 AM - 12:40 PM
Chairperson: Dr Syeda.Urooj Riaz
Co-Chairperson: Prof.Dr.M.Ishaq Ghauri
Moderator: Dr Syeda.Urooj Riaz
  • 11:25 AM Invited Guest Speaker -1:
    Dr. Komal Motwani (USA)
  • 11:40 AM Invited Guest Speaker - 2:
    Dr. Syed Hasan Mustafa Rizvi (UK)
  • 11:55 AM
    Panel Discussion
    Panelist-1- Prof. Dr. Farzana Amir (JMDC)
    Panelist-2- Prof. Dr. Nasir Luck (SIUT)
    Panelist-3- Dr. Ghulam Murtuza (Patel Hospital)
    Panelist-4- Dr. Umair Kidwai (LRBT)
    Panelist-5- Associate Prof.Dr. Urooj Lal Rehman (JPMC)
  • 12:30 PM Shield Distribution
  • 12:40 PM Group Photo

2 Scientific Session-2

Panel Discussion - Communicable Diseases (SDG 3) - Good Health & Well Being

1:30 PM - 2:55 PM
Chairperson: Prof. Dr.M.Ishaq Ghauri
co-Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Shuja Farrukh
Moderator: Dr.Syeda.Urooj Riaz
  • 12:55 PM Invited Guest Speaker - 1 : Dr. Henry Kajumbula (Makerere University Uganda)
  • 01:10 PM Invited Guest Speaker - 2 : Dr. Iffat Khanum (AKUH)
  • 01:25 PM
    Panel Discussion
    Panelist-1- Prof. Dr. Shabeen Naz (JMDC)
    Panelist-2- Prof. Dr. Naveed Ali Khan (JMDC)
    Panelist-3- Prof. Dr. Iqbal Udaipurwala (BUMDC)
    Panelist-3- Prof. Dr. Iqbal Udaipurwala (BUMDC)
  • 02:00 PM Shield Distribution
  • 02:10 PM Group Photo
restaurant Lunch & Namaz Break (02:15 - 03:15)

3 Scientific Session-3

Free Paper Session

03:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Chairperson Scientific Session
Prof. Dr. Alina Atif
Prof. Dr. Meesum Iftikhar
Co-Chairperson Scientific Session
Prof. Dr. Shaista Emad
Prof. Dr. Naveed Ali Khan 		Chairperson Research Symposium :
Prof. Dr. Marium Iqbal
Co-Chairperson Research Symposium Session:
Dr. Mohsin Haider
3:15 PM
Guest to be Seated
Guest to be Seated
3:20 PM
Free Paper-1
Research Symposium Session
3:30 PM
Free Paper-2
Research Symposium Session
3:40 PM
Free Paper-3
Research Symposium Session
3:50 PM
Free Paper-4
Research Symposium Session
4:00 PM
Free Paper-5
Research Symposium Session
4:10 PM
Free Paper-6
Research Symposium Session
4:30 PM
Group Photo
Group Photo
Conference Program - Day 1
location_on Ibrahim Ali Joya Auditorium, Karachi
schedule 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Inauguration & Keynote Speaker Session

9:00 AM Conference Registration
9:35 AM Welcome Address & Opening
9:45 AM Dr. Keynote Speaker - 1
10:00 AM Dr. Keynote Speaker - 2
coffee 11:00 AM Tea Break (11:00 AM - 11:20 AM)

1 Scientific Session-1

Invited Guest Speaker Session Non-Communicable Diseases (SDG 3)

11:25 AM - 12:40 PM
Chairperson

Dr Urooj Riaz

  • 11:25 AM Invited Guest Speaker - 1
  • 11:55 AM Panel Discussion (04-05 Panelist)
restaurant Lunch & Namaz Break (12:45 PM - 1:30 PM)

2 Scientific Session-2

Panel Discussion - Communicable Diseases (SDG 3)

1:30 PM - 2:55 PM
Chairperson

Prof. Dr. Ishaaq Ghouri

  • 1:30 PM Invited Guest Speaker - 1
  • 2:00 PM Panel Discussion (04-05 Panelist)

3 Scientific Session-3

Panel Discussion: Challenges to Medical & Dental Industries

2:50 PM - 4:40 PM
Chairperson

Prof. Dr. Junaid Lakhani

  • 2:50 PM
    Challenges in Quality Medical Education and Lifelong Learning domain Public & Private Colleges / Institutions
  • 3:40 PM
    Challenges to Industry, Innovation and Partnerships domain Hospitals, Sindh Healthcare Commission, HEC
Conference Program - Day 2
location_on Basement Hall, JMDC Korangi Campus Karachi
schedule 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

4 Scientific Session-4

SDG 9-Innovations in Medical Treatment & Industry

SDG 17-Partnerships for Sustainable Development

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Chairperson

Prof. Dr. Syed Shoaib Raza Rizvi

Co-Chairperson

Prof. Dr. Shahid Ahsan

09:00 AM Gamma Knife Treatment -
09:25 AM Bone Marrow Transplantation -
09:50 AM AI equity in Dental Care -
10:15 AM Saman-e-Shifa -
10:40 AM Genetics & Genomics -
11:05 AM Q/A session
11:15 AM Shield Distribution
11:25 AM Group Photo
coffee Tea Break (11:35AM- 12:00 PM)

5 Scientific Session-5

Panel Discussion Challenges to Medical & Dental Industries

SDG 4-Quality Medical Education and Lifelong Learning

SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure

SDG 17-Partnerships for Sustainable Development

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Chairperson :

Prof. Dr. Junaid Lakhani

Co-Chairperson :

Dr. Saima Akhtar & Prof.Dr Marium Iqbal

  • 12:00 PM Challenges in Quality Medical Education and Lifelong Learning
  • 12:45 PM Challenges to Industry, Innovation and Partnerships
  • 01:30 PM Shield Distribution
  • 12:30 PM Free Paper-3
  • 12:45 PM Group Photo

6 Concluding Session

1:50 PM - 2:40 PM
Chairperson Session-6

Prof. Dr. Atif Mahmood

  • 01:50 PM Certificate & Prize Distribution to Poster Winners
  • 02:05 PM Certificate & Prize Distribution to Poster Winners
  • 02:25 PM Concluding Remarks by Principal Medical College
  • 02:35 PM Vote of Thanks by Principal Dental College
  • 02:40 PM Group Photo
  • 02:45 PM Lunch
mosque Lunch Break (1:30PM- 2:00PM)
Conference Committees

Patrons

PATRON-IN-CHIEF

Prof.Dr. Syed Tariq Sohail

PATRON

Dr. Syed Adnan Sohail

Prof.Dr. Fadieleh A. Sohail

Organizing Committee

Principal Medical College,JMDC (Chair)

Scientific Committee

Prof. Dr. Nasim Karim Director Research Cell,JMDC (Chair)

Workshop Committee

Prof. Dr.Sahrish Mukhtar (Chair)

Prof. Dr. Alina Atif

Dr. Naveera

Dr. Faiza

Prof. Marium Iqbal (Chair Dental)

Co. Chairperson:Dr. Huzaifa Saeed Ul Khair

Committee members:Dr. Heeba Hanif and Dr. Huzaifa Akram

Sponsorship Committee

Prof. Dr. M. Shuja Farrukh (Chair)

All Chairpersons / HODs / Section Heads

Poster Competition

Medical (Chair)

Prof. Dr. Sanowar Ali

Dental (Chair)

Dr. Saima Hanif

Dr.Mohsin Haider

Workshops
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PRE-CONFERENCE HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS

Enhance your skills before the main event

Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Sahrish Mukhtar
Co-Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Alina Atif

1 Korangi Campus Workshops

S. No. Date & Day Facilitator’s Name Hands-on Workshop on Venue & Timings
(Korangi Campus)		 Registeration Fee (PKR)
1
Monday
14-09-26
 Dr Waqas Mughees
Basic Spine Trauma Management
Skill & Simulation Lab 1
9:30am - 12:30pm
1000
2
Tuesday
15-09-26
 Dr Muhammad Awais
AI in Healthcare: From Clinical Problem to Responsible Implementaiton
Mumtazuddin Auditorium
9:30am - 12:30pm
1000
3
Tuesday
15-09-26
 Dr Furqan Mirza
Airway First: A Hands-on Workshop in Airway Assessment & Management
Anatomy Dissection Hall
9:30am - 01:30pm
1000
4
Wednesday
16-09-26
 Dr Sadaf Fatima
Workplace based Assessement
Mumtazuddin Auditorium
9:30am - 12:30pm
1000
5
Wednesday
16-09-26
 Dr Asma Basharat Ali
Watch. Learn. Become. The Hidden Curriculum of Professionalism in Medical Education
Anatomy Dissection Hall
9:30am - 12:30pm
1000
6
Thursday
17-09-26
 Dr Syed Sanower Ali
From Similarity to Originality: A Hands-on Workshop on Plagiarism Free Writing
Computer Lab 1st Floor
9:30am - 12:30pm
1000
7
Friday
18-09-26
 Dr Zakiuddin Ahmed
Clinical Excellence Model ScHolarReD; Developing 21st Century Healthcare Professionals
Mumtazuddin Auditorium 9:30am - 12:30pm
1000
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PRE-CONFERENCE HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS

Enhance your skills before the main event

Chairperson: Dr. Marium Iqbal
Co-Chairperson: Dr. Huzaifa Saeed ul Khair
Committee Members: Dr. Heeba Hanif and Dr. Huzaifa Akram

2 Dental Workshops (Medicare Campus)

S. No. Day/Date Facilitator(s) Title Venue Time Fee (PKR)
1
Monday
14 Sept
 Prof. M. Junaid Lakhani Dental implants Zaki Hassan auditorium and Phantom lab 9:00 - 1:00 pm 3000
2
Tuesday
15 Sept
 Dr. Tahira Haider Dr.Ujala Faisal Dr.Fahad Aslam Periodontology is beyond scaling Oral Bio lab, Lecture Hall 201 9:00 - 1:00 pm 1000
3
Wednesday
16 Sept
 Prof. M. Junaid Lakhani Professional disagreement and team work Zaki Hassan Auditorium 9:00 - 1:00 pm 500
4
Thursday
17 Sept
 Dr. Sadia Tabassum, Dr. Hassan Khursheed
Co-facilitators: Dr. Ammarah Arif, Dr. Anita Naseer, Dr. M. Salman		 Stainless Steel Crowns in Paediatric Dentistry: From Case Selection to Clinical Placement Dental board room and Phantom lab 9:00 - 1:00 pm 1000
5
Thursday
17 Sept
 Dr. Abbas Ismail, Dr Sadia Shabbir Jumani, Dr.Romma Shahid Aligners Zaki Hassan Auditorium and Orthodontics OPD 9:00 - 1:00 pm 1500
6
Friday
18 Sept
 Dr.Muhammad Uzair Jamal, Dr. Shaharyar Hamid CBCT unlocked:see beyond the scan-Anatomy, Diagnosis and Treatment Plan Zaki Hassan Auditorium 9:00 - 12:00 noon 1000
7
Friday
18 Sept
 Dr. Aimon Salam, Dr. Ambreen Usmani, Dr. Sameen Baleegh Chair-side temporization Dental board room and Prosthodontics OPD 9:00 - 1:00 pm 3000
Sponsorship & Partnership Opportunities

Together for Excellence in Medical Education, Research & Healthcare

1

Sponsorship Packages

Package Key Branding / Visibility Benefits Amount
PLATINUM
Sponsorship Package
 8 × 8 ft exhibition stall; 4 conference registrations; prominent logo placement on media wall; logo on conference bags/shields; recognition in programme/souvenir; digital & venue branding with priority stall selection PKR 500,000
GOLD
Sponsorship Package
 6 × 6 ft exhibition stall; 3 conference registrations; prominent logo placement; branding in selected conference materials; digital & venue visibility. PKR 300,000
SILVER
Sponsorship Package
 4 × 4 ft display space; 2 conference registrations; logo placement in selected conference materials; digital/venue visibility. PKR 100,000

2

Sponsorship Categories / Exclusive Opportunities

Category Suggested Sponsorship Amount Branding / Recognition Opportunity
Conference Bags Sponsor PKR 150,000 Exclusive logo placement on conference bags distributed to delegates.
Lanyards / Badges Sponsor PKR 100,000 Branding on delegate lanyards and/or badges.
Media Wall Sponsor PKR 150,000 Prominent logo visibility on the official conference media wall.
Shields / Mementos Sponsor PKR 150,000 Logo/brand recognition on shields or mementos presented to guests and speakers.
Certificates Sponsor PKR 100,000 Brand recognition on conference certificates.
Conference Proceedings Sponsor To be finalized Prominent sponsor recognition in the official conference proceedings/publication, including appropriate logo placement and acknowledgement.
Workshop Sponsor PKR 150,000 Branding and acknowledgement for workshop.
Poster Competition Sponsor PKR 100,000 Recognition associated with competition.
Best Paper / Poster Award Sponsor PKR 100,000 Recognition associated with award.

3

Exhibition and Collaboration

  • Exhibition Stalls will be allocated subject to availability, with priority given according to the sponsorship level and date of confirmation (date of receipt of payment).
  • All branding and promotional material will be subject to conference-organizer approval and applicable institutional / regulatory requirements.
  • All sponsored amounts shall be in PKR.
  • Sponsorship benefits will be implemented in accordance with the final conference branding plan and available exhibition/branding spaces.
  • Customized sponsorship combinations may be discussed with the conference organizing committee.
  • Corporate profiles and conference proceedings content will be subject to submission deadlines and editorial/technical specifications provided by the JMDC CON 2026 Organizing Committee.
  • Sponsors are requested to provide high-resolution logos and approved promotional material within the timelines communicated by the Organizing Committee.
  • All sponsorship arrangements are subject to confirmation by the JMDC CON 2026 Organizing Committee.

Why Partner with JMDC CON 2026?

Sponsorship offers organizations an opportunity to associate their brand with medical education, research, innovation and healthcare excellence; engage with a relevant professional and academic audience; and demonstrate support for sustainable development through education, health and academia-industry partnerships.

For Sponsorship & Partnership Inquiries

JMDC CON 2026 Organizing Committee

Jinnah Medical & Dental College, Karachi

  • 0345-2073773
Venues

Day 01

Jinnah Medical & Dental College

Korangi Campus, Karachi

Day 02

Jinnah Medical & Dental College

Korangi Campus, Karachi