Our Vision
Establish a leading not-for-profit global platform for the sustainable development of future-ready healthcare and education sectors as a national economic pillar through collaboration.
First Edition · 29 – 30 August 2026
Where health,
Where health,
education & policy meet.
The Health and Education Summit Pakistan 2026 is a global platform that connects local and international stakeholders including policymakers, academics, and industry leaders to advance healthcare, education, and research. Moving beyond a typical conference, it aims to translate dialogue and evidence into actionable policies through the Lahore Health & Education Declaration for measurable national and global impact.
Expo Centre Lahore
29 – 30 August 2026
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Inauguration
HESP 2026 is officially launched.
Leadership from across health, education and industry gathered at Rashid Latif Khan University to inaugurate the Summit.
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Why
HESP
Why this Summit exists.
Pakistan and the world face interconnected challenges — health systems under pressure, education that must match future skills, workforce shortages, migration and an industry–academia disconnect. HESP brings the right people, institutions, evidence and ideas onto one platform: moving from discussion to data, from data to policy, from policy to declaration, and from declaration to action.
Our Mission
To bring together all stakeholders — private and public, national and international — on a single platform, including policymakers, regulators, academia, healthcare institutions, industry, technology partners, professionals and diaspora experts, to generate practical, data-backed and implementable solutions for healthcare and education transformation leading to national impact.
Healthcare
Health-system reform, clinical excellence, patient safety, digital health and hospital governance.
Education
Higher-education reform, medical-education quality, future skills, AI-enabled learning and employability.
Workforce
Doctors, nurses and allied-health professionals, global mobility, safe migration and future jobs.
Messages
Messages from leadership.
The offices behind HESP 2026 dignitary names are confirmed closer to the Summit.
HESP is built on a simple belief: Pakistan does not lack ideas. Pakistan needs platforms that can organise ideas, validate them through evidence, and convert them into serious policy direction.
HESP will not end with discussion. The Lahore Declaration will be linked with a post-Summit action plan and a clear follow-up mechanism.
About the
Summit
Two days that connect healthcare, education and innovation to reform policies and develop careers.
The HESP Summit is the flagship initiative bringing together the leading institutions and industry leaders to shape the future of healthcare, education, and innovation in Pakistan. It’s a premier platform for students, professionals, and policymakers to explore opportunities, share knowledge, and drive positive change in the region.
- Attend keynotes, panels and hands-on workshops
- Connect with recruiters at the on-site career fair
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Institutions & partners
Healthcare & allied sciences
Innovation & research
“We don’t just showcase institutions — we open their doors.”
What
to expect
Six experiences, one platform.
From exhibition halls to award stages — here’s what your two days look like.
Education Exhibition
120+ stalls from colleges, hospitals, ed-tech and research partners under one roof.
01Policy Reforms
Evidence-based workshops and legislative clinics that turn a passive conference into a hands-on policy accelerator.
02Career Pathways
Meet recruiters and admissions teams; walk in with a CV, walk out with a lead.
03Research Showcase
Live demos, posters and prototypes from students and faculty across the group.
04Awards & Recognition
Celebrating academic excellence, innovation and community impact.
05Networking Lounges
Curated spaces to connect with mentors, investors and industry influencers.
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Exhibitor showcase
Who you’ll meet on the floor.
Every institution of the group, plus health, ed-tech and research partners.
RLMC
Rashid Latif Medical College
RLDC
Rashid Latif Dental College
RLCP
Rashid Latif College of Pharmacy
RLIAHS
Institute of Allied Health Sciences
RLNC
Rashid Latif Nursing College
RLCPT
College of Physical Therapy
AMPC
Allied Medical & Paramedical College
AMTH
Arif Memorial Teaching Hospital
RLKU
Rashid Latif Khan University
RLKUMC
RLKU Medical College
Floor Plan
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Highlights
Full gallery
Moments from the floor.
Articles
& blog
From the newsroom.
News
HESP announces 1st edition of its flagship Education Summit
The inaugural edition runs across two days with 120+ exhibitors and a dedicated Higher Education Summit.
Aug 2026