DAWN Education Expo 2009 (Karachi,Lahore,Islamabad)

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DAWN EDUCATION EXPO 2009 is a unique higher education platform, specially conceived to facilitate the enrolment of Pakistani students in universities and institutes of higher learning.

DAWN EDUCATION EXPO 2009 is organised by DAWN, Pakistan’s leading ­English language newspaper, read by the country’s most influential consumer segments. DAWN is also recommended reading in the finest schools and colleges throughout Pakistan, and it is from this select body of schools that the DAWN EDUCATION EXPO draws its maximum student participation, thereby ensuring exceptional quality.

DAWN EDUCATION EXPO 2009 is organised with the specific objective of helping institutes of higher learning reach a national cross section of Pakistani students who have the qualifications and the means to contemplate further education in Pakistan or abroad.

DAWN EDUCATION EXPO 2009 is held at a critical juncture (late February) – when students have received their final results and are making their final choices regarding the institute they will choose for their higher studies.

DAWN EDUCATION EXPO 2009 has a proven track record of success. In 2008, DAWN EDUCATION EXPO was held in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. It attracted an audience of over 35,000 top achieving students. Many universities and higher education institutes participating from Pakistan, Australia, Canada, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Malaysia, Poland, South Korea, the UAE, the UK and the USA, the 2008 event was a resounding success.

DAWN EDUCATION EXPO 2009 offers institutes of higher learning unique networking opportunities designed to facilitate student-to-university as well as university-to-university interface.

Why Participate?

  • In Pakistan, quality education is strongly associated with a foreign degree. A degree from a foreign institute of higher learning opens the doors to a career path in a prestigious national or multinational company.
  • The young constitute 45% of Pakistan’s total population and are entering the job market at a staggering rate, thus further enhancing the competition for jobs. In an environment here companies give preference to foreign graduates, the best way forward for young people to gain an edge is to obtain foreign academic qualifications. English being Pakistan’s business and second language, Pakistani students do not encounter any language barriers when applying to study in English speaking countries.
  • In Pakistan, quality education is strongly associated with a foreign degree. A degree from a foreign institute of higher learning opens the doors to a career path in a prestigious national or multinational company. Pakistan’s job market is expanding and the number of students seeking enrolment in foreign universities is increasing dramatically.
  • Since the last two years, more than 15,000 Pakistani students have opted for higher education abroad. This number is expected to rise to 20,000 in 2009.
  • In 2009, the British High Commission in Pakistan is expecting between 12,000 and 15,000 students as compared to 8,780 in the previous academic year.
  • In 2009, the Australian High Commission in Pakistan anticipates welcoming at least 2,000 Pakistani students as compared to 1,500 students in 2008 and 1,080 in 2007.
  • Thousands of Pakistani students are hoping to enrol in Middle Eastern and East Asian universities, particularly those located in countries like Indonesia, Malaysia and the UAE.
    Who should Participate?
    Universities and Institutions that offer the following:

    • Architecture
    • Business
    • Banking
    • Computer Sciences
    • Communications
    • Finance
    • Media
    • Space Technology
    • Hotel Management
    • Sciences
    • Economics
    • Engineering
    • Fashion Design
      Professionals and other institutions:
       * Chartered Accountancy Institutes
      * Education Consultants
      * English Language Centres
      * IELTS Preparation Institutes
      * IT Colleges
      * Law Colleges
      * Liberal Arts Institutes
      * Medical Colleges
      * Textile Institutes
      * Books and Stationery Manufacturers

      Venue & Dates

      Karachi
      February 21 & 22 at Karachi Expo Centre

      Centrally located, the Karachi Expo Centre has been purpose built to host large-scale exhibitions, congresses and seminars. On the ground floor, six spacious halls have the capacity of holding 300 exhibitors and 50,000 visitors, while a fully equipped conference room is located on the first floor. On the mezzanine floor there is a spacious cafeteria which comfortably seats 250 people.

      The Expo Centre is equipped with state-of-the-art telecommunication and security facilities. The entire complex is centrally air-conditioned, has adequate warehousing facilities and a parking area for 2,400 cars.

      Lahore
      February 25 & 26 at Pearl Continental Hotel

      The Pearl Continental Hotel is a 5-Star hotel centrally located in the heart of Lahore, 25 minutes away from the Allama Iqbal International Airport. The Pearl Continental Hotel offers the largest banquet and conference facilities in Pakistan at about 56,000 sq. ft., and can accommodate up to 30,000 visitors and 120 exhibitors. In-house audio-visual services are also available.

      Islamabad
      February 28 & March 1 at Convention Center

      The Jinnah Convention Centre is located next to the Diplomatic Enclave. The Centre can accommodate up to 20,000 visitors and 110 exhibitors. The main conference hall on the ground floor has a seating capacity of 314 people and the gallery area can accommodate up to 1,630 people. The second floor has a media room with a seating capacity for 80 people and a press briefing room that can accommodate 40 to 50 people. Arrangements can be made for fax, telex, data transfer, photocopies and other communication facilities. The parking area has space for over 500 cars.

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