Islamabad will host the International Students Convention and Expo from May 3 to May 6, 2026, as thousands of students, universities and industry partners gather for ISCE 2026. Organizers expect more than 30,000 students and participation from over 100 universities and institutions across Pakistan and abroad, making this four-day event one of the country’s largest student-led academic and cultural platforms.
The Higher Education Commission and OIC-COMSTECH are collaborating with leading institutions to strengthen the academic programme for ISCE 2026. Inauguration and event activities will take place across multiple campuses including Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Riphah International University, Pak Austsia Fachhochschule, Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology and National Skill University, offering a citywide showcase of student talent and institutional offerings.
The convention programme features more than 35 student competitions, indoor sports events, five workshops, innovation and industrial pavilions, an education expo, cultural showcases and interactive sessions designed to promote dialogue, creativity and collaboration. These components of ISCE 2026 aim to connect young talent with research, technology and industry trends while encouraging practical skills and entrepreneurship.
Student competitions will allow participants to present academic work, creative projects and problem-solving skills to peers and judges, while innovation and industrial pavilions will highlight emerging technologies, research projects and entrepreneurial ideas developed by students and organisations. The education expo will provide direct access to admission opportunities, scholarships and academic programmes offered by participating universities.
Cultural showcases and interactive sessions will reflect Pakistan’s regional diversity and promote unity and inclusion among attendees from different provinces and countries. Indoor sports and team events are planned to foster teamwork, discipline and healthy competition among student delegations representing their institutions.
Organizers have invited universities nationwide to join through institutional stalls, student delegations, competitions, exhibitions and joint branding opportunities, and have requested that each participating institution nominate a focal person to ensure smooth coordination. The ISCE 2026 team hopes this edition will become a landmark event for youth development, academic networking and national collaboration.
