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International Seminar 2026 at LUAWMS

International Seminar 2026 at LUAWMS: Transforming Agriculture into Sustainable Agribusiness
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🌿 Major Academic and Agribusiness Event

International Seminar 2026 at LUAWMS

Transforming Agriculture into Sustainable Agribusiness

Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences (LUAWMS), Uthal, Balochistan, will host the International Seminar 2026 on June 18-19, 2026. The seminar will focus on innovation, value addition, entrepreneurship, skills development, market linkages and rural economic growth.

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📅 June 18-19, 2026 📍 LUAWMS, Uthal, Balochistan 🕘 9:00 AM onwards 🤝 Organized by CoE & ORIC, LUAWMS

Quick Event Snapshot

Why This Seminar Matters

Can Pakistan’s agriculture move beyond production and become a strong model of sustainable agribusiness, value addition and rural employment? This is the key question behind the International Seminar 2026 at LUAWMS.

The event is designed as more than a routine academic gathering. It will bring together academics, policymakers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, development partners, researchers and students to explore practical pathways for transforming agriculture into a profitable, inclusive and sustainable agribusiness sector.

With agriculture, livestock, dairy, fisheries, food processing and market development at the center, the seminar is expected to encourage stronger academia-industry linkages and practical discussion on Balochistan’s agribusiness potential.

Event Details

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📅 Date & Time

June 18-19, 2026

Day 1: 9:00 AM – 1:45 PM

Day 2: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Venue

Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water & Marine Sciences (LUAWMS)
Uthal, District Lasbela, Balochistan, Pakistan

🤝 Organizers

Centre of Excellence (CoE) & ORIC, LUAWMS

In collaboration with the European Union, German Cooperation, GIZ and LUAWMS

📰 About the Seminar

Agriculture remains one of Pakistan’s most important economic sectors and a major source of livelihood for rural communities. The International Seminar 2026 aims to connect education, innovation, enterprise development and policy dialogue for a stronger agribusiness future.

The seminar will focus on entrepreneurship, value addition, skills development, technology adoption, market linkages and investment opportunities. These themes are directly connected with the future of rural economic growth, especially in regions such as Balochistan where agriculture and natural resources offer significant development potential.

🌾 Key Themes
  • Agricultural Value Chain Development
  • Livestock and Dairy-Based Enterprises
  • Fisheries and Marine Agribusiness
  • Climate-Smart Agriculture and Agribusiness
  • Agritech and Digital Agriculture
  • Entrepreneurship and Startup Development
  • Women and Youth in Agribusiness
  • Market and Industry Linkages
  • Public-Private Partnership in Agribusiness
  • Food Processing and Value Addition
  • Investment Opportunities in Balochistan’s Agriculture Sector

Seminar Program

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Day 1

Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:45 PM

9:00 – 9:20 AM
Registration & Opening Session Arrival, registration and opening formalities
9:20 – 9:35 AM
Dr. Abdul Malik Tareen Vice Chancellor, LUAWMS Welcome to online guests and participants
9:35 – 10:05 AM
Mr. Hanno Friedemann Knaup International TVET, CBET, Skills Development & Employment Promotion Expert
10:05 – 10:35 AM
Dr. Ahtasham Raza Chief Executive Officer, Salaar Protein Farms
10:35 – 11:05 AM
Prof. Dr. Wen Wu Ocean University of China, Qingdao
11:05 – 11:35 AM
Prof. Dr. Mir Dost Professor of Leadership and Management, University of Winchester, United Kingdom
11:35 AM – 12:00 PM
Mr. Muhammad Bais TVET Specialist, Skills Development & Employment Promotion Expert
12:00 – 12:45 PM
Interactive Discussion & Q&A Session Open interaction between participants and speakers
12:45 – 1:45 PM
Panel Discussion, Networking & Day-1 Wrap-up Networking and closing discussion for Day 1

Day 2

Friday, June 19, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

9:00 – 9:35 AM
Dr. Ilahi Bakhsh Mangatani / Prof. Dr. Illahi Bakhsh Marghazani Pro Vice Chancellor, LUAWMS
9:35 – 10:10 AM
Dr. Hussain Bakhsh Magsi Director General, NAVTTC
10:10 – 10:55 AM
Open Discussion & Policy Recommendations Dialogue on practical policy directions and sectoral recommendations
10:55 – 11:20 AM
Concluding Remarks Prof. Dr. Abdul Malik Tareen, Vice Chancellor, LUAWMS
11:20 – 11:45 AM
Vote of Thanks Prof. Dr. Abdul Hameed, Director, Centre of Excellence (CoE), LUAWMS
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Certificate Distribution & Closing Ceremony Final session and certificate distribution

Distinguished Guests & Speakers

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Prof. Dr. Abdul Malik Tareen

Vice Chancellor, LUAWMS

Chief Organizer

Prof. Dr. Illahi Bakhsh Marghazani

Pro Vice Chancellor, LUAWMS

Co-Organizer / Speaker

Prof. Dr. Abdul Hameed Baloch

Director, ORIC / Centre of Excellence, LUAWMS

Seminar Convener

Dr. Hussain Bakhsh Magsi

Director General, NAVTTC

Guest Speaker

Mr. Hanno Friedemann Knaup

International TVET, CBET, Skills Development & Employment Promotion Expert

Guest Speaker

Dr. Ahtasham Raza

Chief Executive Officer, Salaar Protein Farms

Guest Speaker

Prof. Dr. Mir Dost

Professor of Leadership and Management, University of Winchester, United Kingdom

Guest Speaker

Prof. Dr. Wen Wu

Ocean University of China, Qingdao

Guest Speaker

Mr. Muhammad Bais

TVET Specialist, Skills Development & Employment Promotion Expert

Guest Speaker
Editorial note: The event posters show one speaker’s name with different spellings: Dr. Ilahi Bakhsh Mangatani and Prof. Dr. Illahi Bakhsh Marghazani. Please verify the final spelling with the university before final publication.
🎯 Target Participants
  • University Faculty Members
  • Researchers and Scientists
  • Students and Graduates
  • Agribusiness Entrepreneurs
  • Government Officials
  • Development Organizations
  • Private Sector Representatives
  • Industry Experts
💬 VNV Insight

The seminar is important for professionals who see agriculture not only as production, but as a complete business ecosystem involving value chains, skills, technology, markets, investment and policy support.

For Balochistan, where agriculture, livestock and marine resources carry strong potential, such platforms can support practical collaboration between universities, industry, development partners and government institutions.

Themes such as women and youth in agribusiness, food processing, agritech and public-private partnership give this seminar both academic and practical relevance.

Registration & Information

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✍️ Closing Note

The International Seminar 2026 at LUAWMS is expected to provide a valuable platform for discussing the future of sustainable agribusiness, innovation, value addition and rural economic transformation in Pakistan.

The event’s focus on agriculture, livestock, fisheries, food processing, digital agriculture, skills development and investment opportunities makes it highly relevant for students, researchers, entrepreneurs, policymakers and industry representatives.

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