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The 3rd edition of WECON — held at the Islamabad Marriott Hotel on 13th April 2019 — was themed around Khudi: self-belief, self-recognition, and self-determination. The conference brought together 300+ delegates from academia, government, startups, media, and NGOs. It concluded with the formal launch of the WECON Movement, setting a goal to enable 25,000 women-led businesses by 2025.
WECON'19 concluded with the formal unveiling of the WECON Movement — with a goal to contribute to Pakistan's progress by enabling 25,000 women to succeed in business by 2025, through training, mentoring, networking, and access to funding.
WECON Tribe was launched as a support network for women entrepreneurs in the early stages of their journey. WE Portal was introduced as an online marketplace for women entrepreneurs to market their products and connect with a global marketplace.
A first-of-its-kind Networking Wall was introduced at the conference, divided into "I Want Help" and "I Want to Help" sections. Participants posted their queries and visiting cards; they were later connected in WECON Tribe.
Panelists discussed how Khudi drives a woman to empower herself and others, sharing personal journeys and challenges on the road to self-discovery.
Romella Hameed — Founder & CEO, SmT (Self-Management Training). Wheelchair-bound since the 2005 earthquake, she turned adversity into a mission — advocating for disability rights and women's inclusion in the workforce at a policy level.
Aneeqa Ali — Founder, The Mad Hatters. Running an adventure travel platform that connects explorers with Pakistan's rich culture and landscapes.
Sabah Zaman — NUST's first all-women Formula Student team "Auj", winners of the Spirit of Formula Student Award at the international competition in the UK.
An agri-tech startup building an ICT-powered online marketplace to address linkage and market access challenges in Pakistan's agricultural supply chain.
A multifaceted value-added services company translating ideas into mobile solutions across SMS, IVR, USSD, and WAP technologies.
Collects organic waste, processes it through composting, and resells it to third-party buyers — turning waste into a sustainable business.
Directly impacting the lives of 425+ women and contributing to the livelihoods of thousands more by encouraging them to start their own businesses.
Organized by Change Mechanics (Pvt) Ltd.
WECON partners with government, international organizations, corporates, and development agencies to scale women's entrepreneurship.