ICMR 2010
ICMR 2010 International Conference on Management Research was jointly organized by Superior University and The University of New Castle, Australia at Superior University Raiwind Campus from December 2-4 2010.
The Conference was well attended by professors and intellectuals from all disciplines. The audience was a blend of academicians, policy makers, and practitioners from Pakistan, Australia, USA, UK, France, Kenya, Malaysia, and Saudi Arabia.
The delegates shared their ideas, concepts and findings by presenting their research reports. A strong networking resulted from healthy debates and discussins wherein collaborative partnerships developed, some of the delegates of the conference were invited by their international peers for teaching at their respective universities. The session chairs also initiated feedback and their expert advices to the paper presenters. The event proved a good opportunity for the delegates to keep themselves abreast of high quality research being done in a wide variety of topics and themes.
The registration desk was open at 8:30am on December 2, 2010 and the guests started coming from 9 am. Two separate registration desks were set up, one for the students of Superior University and the other for the Foreign and Local Participants. At the registration desk the conference participants were greeted and handed over conference accessories including the conference bags filled with abstract booklet, writing pad, participant card, ball point and Superior Journal of Law and Superior Newsletter.
The guests were seated and the program started on time. Recitation of the Holy Quran was followed by the welcome address of Prof. Dr. Ch. Abdul Rehman, Rector and Chairman Superior group of colleges. Dr. Sikander Khan, Pro Rector Superior University, made the opening speech. Dr. Stephen Nicholas, Pro Vice Chancellor of The University of NewCastle, Australia as a keynote speaker graced the audience with his views.
Sirdar Zulfiqar Ali Khan Khosa, Senior Advisor to Chief Minister Punjab was the Chief Guest on the occasion. The guests of honour were Dr. M. Hanif Mian, Professor of Statistics, LUMS and Vice President, ISOSS, Professor Dr. Munir Ahmad Rector, NCBA&E and Founding President/Patron ISOSS and Prof. Abdus Samad Hirai, Retired Professor of Statistics, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
A panel discussion on the conference theme “Local & Global Challenges in Emerging Markets ” was held where Dr. Sikander acted as moderator and the panelists included Prof,. Dr. Amir Mahmood, University of NewCastle, Australia, Dr. Bahaudin G. Mujtaba, Nova Southeastern University USA, Prof. Dr. Stephen Murdoch, Rouen Business School France, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ehsan Malik, University of Punjab.
The Panelists discussed the challenges in emerging markets from different perspectives and reflected on their unique findings which made it a very thought provoking session. Audiences listened with interest and participated by raising the relevant queries to be answered by the members of the panel.
Deputy speaker Punjab Assembly and Secretary Education Punjab graced the occasion with their appearance and opinions on the local market scenarios of Pakistan. Chief Strategic Officer Warid Telecom was also present to represent his company in the conference. The souvenirs were distributed to the distinguished guests by Honorable Deputy Speaker Punjab Assembly.
Prof. Dr. Ch. Abdul Rehman presented the souvenir to the chief guest. The participants were then invited for a group photo which was followed by networking lunch.
Three free workshops (90 minutes duration) were also organized for the participants who registered themselves for these workshops. The details of workshop are as follows:
A) Training Workshop I: International Business Strategy
By
Prof. Dr. Sikander Khan, Pro-Rector Superior University, Lahore
Director-Azra Naheed Center of Research & Development
Author of 5 books And 50 Research Papers
B) Training Workshop II: Why, What, Where, And When? Publishing Your First Academic Article in a Quality Journal
By
Mr. Uzair Ahson , Assistant Professor, Government College University , Lahore.
C) Training Workshop III: Coaching Performance and Developing Organizational Talent
By
Dr. Bahaudin G. Mujtaba, Associate Professor of Management, Nova Southeastern University,
President of Ilead Academy
Author of “Coaching And Performance Management” (2008)
There were 3 exclusive training sessions organized for delegates on the first day of conference which they attended willfully and ranked the content as well the trainers being of high rank. 6 sessions on day one and 11 sessions on day two were held parallel.
The second day of the conference witnessed closing ceremony and awards distribution to the best papers. The best paper award in the scholar category worth Rs.25000.00 went to Ms. Farhat Saba from La Trobe University, Australia. The best paper award in the student category worth Rs.10000.00 was given to Mr. M. Akram from Superior University.
On the third day, the delegates were taken to visit the Lahore Museum. Administration of the museum had prepared a presentation for the distinguished guests of Superior University. This presentation enhanced the interest of delegates and provided knowledge about the precious antiques and traces of great monuments preserved over there.
After the visit, a sumptuous lunch was served to the delegated at Ziafat restaurant while they were taken to Wagah Border to watch the flag (removing) ceremony in the evening.
Hence, the day ended with delegates’ pleasant tour around the lively city of Lahore.