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ANNUAL FORUM 2025

The Next Decade: Building What Matters

Name: OpenSV Annual Forum 2025
Start: 2025-11-08T08:00:00-08:00
End: 2025-11-08T17:00:00-08:00
Location: Santa Clara Convention Center

Saturday, November 8, 2025

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM PST

Santa Clara Convention Center, CA

Join us for our premier annual leadership summit exploring "The Next Decade: Building What Matters". Connect with industry leaders, discover innovative solutions, and shape the future of technology and leadership.

This year's forum will bring together entrepreneurs, innovators, and visionaries to explore the technologies and strategies that will define the next decade in Silicon Valley and beyond.

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ANNUAL FORUM 2025

CONFERENCE TRACKS

Join us for four specialized tracks designed to address different aspects of innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership in the modern tech landscape. Each track offers unique insights and networking opportunities tailored to your interests and career goals.

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Track 1

PakLaunch Startup Nexus

Exploring venture landscape, startup success stories, and storytelling for entrepreneurs. Focus on funding opportunities, exits, and communication skills for compelling companies.

Key Focus Areas

Explore venture landscape and new fund opportunities
Highlight 2025 startup success spotlights including exits and fund raises
Master storytelling techniques for entrepreneurs

Perfect For

Startup founders seeking fundingEntrepreneurs looking for growth strategies

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Track 2

MTC Next Generation

Empowering young founders in their 20s, supporting Muslim builders, and sharing startup journey stories. Highlights rapid success and guidance for emerging leaders.

Key Focus Areas

Highlight young successful founders who've hit success rapidly in their 20s
Support and back the next generation of Muslim builders
Share 'Zero to One' startup journey stories from successful founders

Perfect For

Young entrepreneurs and founders in their 20sUniversity students and recent graduates

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Track 3

The Builder's Path

For doers, makers, and everyday businesses. Exploring impact-driven ventures, brand building without code, and practical growth strategies for sustainable models.

Key Focus Areas

Highlight why impact is the new influence for values-based businesses
Learn brand building strategies without requiring technical skills
Connect product businesses, service providers, and creative entrepreneurs

Perfect For

Non-profit founders and impact-driven entrepreneursProduct business owners and makers

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Track 4

The Unscripted

Unscripted networking sessions with industry leaders, creating authentic connections and meaningful conversations that go beyond traditional panels and formats.

Key Focus Areas

Foster authentic relationships through informal networking
Create opportunities for spontaneous conversations
Connect attendees across different industries and roles

Perfect For

All conference attendees seeking networkingIndustry professionals looking to expand networks

Ready to Choose Your Track?

Each track features dedicated panels, workshops, and networking opportunities. Mix and match sessions across tracks based on your interests!

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CONFERENCE CHAIR

Conference Chair

Sahar Arshad

Director of New Ventures, AI

LG NOVA

TRACK CHAIRS

Aly Fahd

Founder

Paklaunch

Ali Khani

Founder

Muslim Tech Collaborative

Saadia Khan

Founder

Indus Threads

Sarosh Iqbal

Founder

Meeshas Accessories

SPEAKERS & MENTORS

Adil Ajmal

Chief Technology Officer

Fandom

Faisal Mushtaq

Founder & CEO

TechCon Global

Nadir Rahman

Principal Engineer & Manager

AMD

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PAST SPEAKERS

Raghib Hussain

Altera

Dr. Anita Zaidi

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Danielle Moodie

DAM Media Strategies

Sahana Sarma

Databricks

Faraz Ali

Tenaya Therapeutics

Danielle Landrein

BigHat Biosciences

Khydeeja Alam

California Commission on APIA Affairs

Shahmir Lodhi

NetSuite

Iraj Jasmine Ali

Bay Systems Consulting Inc.

Maryam Ishtiaq

Its Actually

Nadir Rahman

AMD

Sehba Ali

KIPP Texas Public Schools

Zainab Joyo

Elaichi Co

Sahlik Khan

Zareen’s Restaurant Group

Sara Abbasi

Gulrukh Ahmed

Shahbaz Hashmi

AbbVie

Saadia Khan

Indus Threads

Asima Khokhar

Google

Faraz Hoodbhoy

Intel Corporation

Erum A. Choudhry

Erum Choudhry Law, PC

Zareena Anwar

Adobe

Junaid Qurashi

MDI Fund

Najwa Javed

E'MAR Italy

Pauline Larmaraud

Shahab Riazi

Concordant

Mona Hussain

Ayesha Samdani

Ausaf Masud

Intuit

Khursheed Irani

Phizenix

Dr. Nada Ahmed

Eskolta School Research & Design

Areeba Yasin

OPEN SV Young Professionals

Arooba Kazmi

Nvidia

Mateen Syed

Bizhance

Farah Yasmeen Shaikh

Noorani Dance

Mubarik Imam

Mariam Ispahani

Sonali Bioplastics

CONFERENCE AGENDA

Full conference schedule with sessions, speakers, and locations. Join us for an exciting lineup of talks and workshops!

8:00 AM

Registration / Breakfast

Main Hall / General

9:00 AM

Opening Remarks

Main Hall / General

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Keynote #1

Main Hall / General

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Morning Sessions

Venture Landscape and New Funds

Track 1: Paklaunch Startup Nexus

Young Successful Founders in their 20s

Track 2: Next Generation

Impact is the New Influence

Track 3: The Builder's Path

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Late Morning Sessions

2025 Startup Success Spotlights

Track 1: Paklaunch Startup Nexus

Backing the Next Generation of Muslim Builders

Track 2: Next Generation

Building Your Brand Without Code

Track 3: The Builder's Path

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch

Main Hall / General

1:30 PM - 2:20 PM

Keynote #2

Main Hall / General

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Afternoon Sessions

MasterClass in Storytelling

Track 1: Paklaunch Startup Nexus

Zero to One: My Startup Story

Track 2: Next Generation

Fireside Chat - Q&A Session

Track 3: The Builder's Path

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

Youth Pitch Karo & Track 4 Sessions

Youth Pitch Karo

Main Hall / General

Track 4: The Unscripted

Room 4

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM

Professional Pitch Karo & Track 4 Continues

Professional Pitch Karo

Main Hall / General

Track 4: The Unscripted (Continued)

Room 4

5:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Builders of the Next Ten Years

Main Hall / General

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PAST GLIMPSES

WATCH EVENT COVERAGE

Relive the energy, insights, and connections from our past events. Watch full sessions, keynote speeches, and behind-the-scenes moments.

2025

Synergy 2025

Latest event coverage and highlights

Playlist

Watch full event coverage and highlights

2025

Healthcare Forum 2025

Healthcare innovation and leadership discussions

Playlist

Open in YouTube

2024

Annual Forum 2024

Complete event coverage and keynote speeches

Playlist

Open in YouTube

2024

AI Seminar 2024

Artificial intelligence insights and discussions

Playlist

Open in YouTube

2024

Women Leadership - Ignite 2024

Empowering women in tech and leadership

Playlist

Open in YouTube

2023

Annual Forum 2023

Previous year's highlights and presentations

Playlist

Open in YouTube

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Browse All Playlists

Discover our complete library of event recordings and insights.

Explore Library

ANNUAL FORUM 2025

CONFERENCE TRACKS

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Track 1

PakLaunch Startup Nexus

Exploring venture landscape, startup success stories, and storytelling for entrepreneurs. Focus on funding opportunities, exits, and communication skills for compelling companies.

Key Focus Areas

Explore venture landscape and new fund opportunities
Highlight 2025 startup success spotlights including exits and fund raises
Master storytelling techniques for entrepreneurs

Perfect For

Startup founders seeking fundingEntrepreneurs looking for growth strategies

🌟

Track 2

MTC Next Generation

Empowering young founders in their 20s, supporting Muslim builders, and sharing startup journey stories. Highlights rapid success and guidance for emerging leaders.

Key Focus Areas

Highlight young successful founders who've hit success rapidly in their 20s
Support and back the next generation of Muslim builders
Share 'Zero to One' startup journey stories from successful founders

Perfect For

Young entrepreneurs and founders in their 20sUniversity students and recent graduates

🏗️

Track 3

The Builder's Path

For doers, makers, and everyday businesses. Exploring impact-driven ventures, brand building without code, and practical growth strategies for sustainable models.

Key Focus Areas

Highlight why impact is the new influence for values-based businesses
Learn brand building strategies without requiring technical skills
Connect product businesses, service providers, and creative entrepreneurs

Perfect For

Non-profit founders and impact-driven entrepreneursProduct business owners and makers

💬

Track 4

The Unscripted

Unscripted networking sessions with industry leaders, creating authentic connections and meaningful conversations that go beyond traditional panels and formats.

Key Focus Areas

Foster authentic relationships through informal networking
Create opportunities for spontaneous conversations
Connect attendees across different industries and roles

Perfect For

All conference attendees seeking networkingIndustry professionals looking to expand networks

Ready to Choose Your Track?

Each track features dedicated panels, workshops, and networking opportunities. Mix and match sessions across tracks based on your interests!

View Full Agenda