VCON 2024
ANNUAL VOLUNTEERSCONGRESS
Bridging The Gap Between Healthcare & Technology
- October 07, 2024
- Lahore
- October 11-12, 2024
- Karachi
INTRODUCTION
KNOW MORE ABOUT OUR GRAND EVENT
IPAC Foundation organizes the Annual Volunteers Congress (VCON) every year. It is a national summit of office bearers and volunteers working under the umbrella of the Volunteer Force Against Hepatitis Transmission (VFAHT) on the reduction of the burden of Infectious diseases in Pakistan. Volunteers from all the local councils at various medical and dental and other institutes across the country get together to partake in different interactive activities, designed to stir creative minds and yield ideas for the next year. VCON is a golden learning opportunity for volunteers to interact with each other and engage in intellectually stimulating conversations.
Perks of Attending Our Event
VCON will enable you to exchange ideas, innovate your creative skills, tap into your unlimited potential, and explore diverse interpersonal skills.
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WHY ATTEND OUR EVENT?
Networking
VCON will enable you to exchange ideas, knowledge, and experiences. It will also help to connect with like-minded people across Pakistan and generate innovative ideas.
Sparking Creativity
The segments involved in VCON are carefully curated to trigger your creative skills which is always a healthy way to refresh your mind.
Empowering Minds
VCON will help you to overcome adversities by creating a strong mindset and tapping into your unlimited potential. It will also help you shape your future.
Shaping the Future Leaders
VCON trains you to be agile, empathetic, flexible, and accept challenges; the qualities a leader should have.
Volunteers Recognition
The tireless hard work and efforts of the volunteers over the years will be acknowledged, recognized, and highlighted to lift up their spirits and motivate them to take up challenges.
PROGRAM FLOW
Bridging The Gap Between Healthcare & Technology
Venue Location for Lahore: Ali Auditorium, Ali Institute of Education
Venue Location for Karachi: Ziauddin University
Venue Location:
Ali Auditorium, Ali Institute of Education, Lahore
October 07, 2024
Monday
Inaugural Ceremony
- 10:00 AM - 11:10 AM
- Meet & Greet
- Recitation
- National Anthem
Asia KausarChief Operating Officer, IPAC Foundation
Welcome Remarks
- 11:10 AM - 11:20 AM
- IPAC Documentary
M. Sameer Shafi, MDChairman, Board of Trustees, IPAC Foundation
Opening Keynote Addresses
- 11:20 AM - 11:25 AM
Ayesha BasraCo-President, VFAHT 2024
VFAHT – A Growth Year
- 11:25 AM - 11:40 AM
- VFAHT Video
Prof. Arif Mahmood SiddiquiProfessor & Head of Medicine Director Clinical Services, RLKU Medical College
WorkshopTackling Hepatitis B & C in Pakistan: Overcoming Data and Compliance Hurdles
- 11:40 AM - 12:40 PM
Volunteer Recognition Ceremony (2023 & 2024)
- 01:05 PM - 01:30 PM
Rana Mashhood Ahmad KhanChairman Prime Minister's Youth Programme
Chief Guest Address
- 01:30 PM - 01:35 PM
Sami ShafiMember Board of Trustee, Pakistan
Thank You Remarks
- 01:35 PM - 01:40 PM
Venue Location:
AbulHassan Jafarey Auditorium, Ziauddin University, Clifton
October 11, 2024
Friday
Dr. Adnan Maqsood KhanExecutive Director, The Health Foundation
Workshop 01Tackling Hepatitis B & C in Pakistan: Overcoming Data and Compliance Hurdles
- 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Dr. Syed Asif AliLaparoscopic General & Bariatric Surgeon
Workshop 02Suturing Workshop
- 02:15 PM - 03:30 PM
Dr. Fahad UmerAssociate Professor, Section of Dental Surgery, Department of Surgery, AKU
Workshop 03Using AI for Sustainable Development Goals
- 03:45 PM - 04:45 PM
Dr. Umar Farooq, MD, MSAssociate Professor of Medicine, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Penn State University College of Medicine
Dr. Faisal Aziz, MDChief, Division of Vascular Surgery Professor, Department of Medicine, Pennstate
Workshop 04Ethical Implications of Technological Advances in Medicine
- 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Venue Location:
AbulHassan Jafarey Auditorium, Ziauddin University, Clifton
October 12, 2024
Saturday
Closing Ceremony
- 01:00 PM - 01:15 PM
- Meet & Greet
- Recitation
- National Anthem
Marriam FiazAssistant Manager, Outreach Programs (VFAHT)
Welcome Remarks
- 01:15 PM - 01:25 PM
- IPAC Documentary
M. Sameer Shafi, MDChairman, Board of Trustees, IPAC Foundation
Opening Keynote Addresses
- 01:25 PM - 01:30 PM
Areeb ArifCo-President, VFAHT 2024
VFAHT – A Growth Year
- 01:30 PM - 01:40 PM
- VFAHT Video
Faria FaranSenior Officer, Outreach Programs (VFAHT)
Public Health Quiz
- 01:40 PM - 01:55 PM
Dr. Masood AhmedGynecologists & Community Health Worker, DKT
Dr. HumairaSenior Medical Officer, Gynaecologist & Obstetrician, Contraception & Reproductive Health Specialist
Safeguarding Health: Contraceptives and Their Role in Preventing Hepatitis and STDs
- 01:55 PM - 02:20 PM
Marriam FiazAssistant Manager, Outreach Programs (VFAHT)
Public Health Quiz (Final Round)
- 02:30 PM - 02:40 PM
Mr. Syed WaqarRegistrar, Ziauddin Medical College
Guest of Honor Address
- 03:10 PM - 03:20 PM
Dr. Qadeer AhmedSenior Manager - Medical and Scientific Affairs, Roche Diagnostics Pakistan
From Awareness to Action: Towards a Hepatitis-Free Pakistan
- 03:10 PM - 03:20 PM
Volunteer Recognition Ceremony (2023 & 2024)
- 03:40 PM - 03:50 PM
Chief Guest Address
- 03:50 PM - 04:00 PM
Mr. MurtazaHead of Marketing, Ziauddin University
Thank You Remarks
- 04:00 PM - 04:10 PM
OUR TESTIMONIAL
LET'S HEAR IT FROM VFAHT
VFAHT are all geared up for the event. VCON is the most anticipated event of the year and volunteers from all councils participate actively in the event.
Testimonial
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VFAHT - ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
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