AES: The Abdalian Entrepreneurship Summit 2026

Who We Are

About The Event

The Abdalian Entrepreneurship Summit (AES) is Pakistan's premier cadet-led entrepreneurship event, held annually at Cadet College Hasanabdal, Punjab.

AES brings together aspiring entrepreneurs, industry professionals, and students to foster innovation, build real-world skills, and forge lasting connections. Through a carefully curated series of competitions, workshops, and networking sessions, AES gives participants the platform to learn, grow, and launch their entrepreneurial journey.

The summit features flagship competitions across Innovation, Investment, Branding, and Social Media, each designed to challenge participants in unique dimensions of entrepreneurship.

Venue

Cadet College Hasanabdal
NH 5, Punjab, Pakistan

Date

Saturday
20 September 2026

Edition

4th Annual Summit
Since 2023

Duration

8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Full Day Experience

Compete & Collaborate

Events & Competitions

Four electrifying challenges designed to push every dimension of entrepreneurial thinking

Innovation Challenge

Idea Gen

Generate groundbreaking startup ideas under pressure. Present to industry judges in two high-energy rounds: preliminaries and an Innovation Finals.

Team
Two competitive rounds
Cash prizes & mentorship

Investment Simulation

Investomania

A high-stakes investment simulation where participants play investors, pitch makers, and deal breakers, all in real time with dynamic market conditions.

Live investment rounds
Strategic thinking
Expert panel judging

Branding Battle

Rebrand Festa

Teams receive a struggling brand and must completely reimagine its identity (logo, voice, strategy) and present a full rebrand to a live panel.

Oval Ground showcase
Creative challenge
Live brand pitches

Digital Marketing

Social Media Challenge

Create, post, and go viral. Participants craft real-time social campaigns and are judged on reach, creativity, and execution, right there on the Oval Ground.

Real-time execution
Content creation
Engagement metrics

SCHEDULE

Day at a Glance

Full Event Schedule

20 September 2026 · Cadet College Hasanabdal · 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM

8:00 – 8:45 AM

Registrations Open

Welcome! Check in, collect your badge kit, and connect with fellow participants.

College Gate

9:00 – 9:20 AM

Opening Ceremony

Official commencement with addresses from college leadership and the AES President.

Naeem Hall

9:20 – 9:40 AM

Participant Shifting & Venue Allocations

Teams directed to their respective competition venues and briefed on round rules.

Naeem Hall

9:45 AM – 12:15 PM

Investomania & Idea Gen: Round 1

The flagship competitions kick off simultaneously. Investment simulation meets innovation pitching in an electrifying parallel format.

Class Rooms & Naeem Hall

InvestomaniaIdea Gen R1

12:15 – 12:45 PM

Refreshment Break

Recharge with refreshments and catch up with peers between rounds.

Naeem Hall

12:45 – 2:30 PM

Idea Gen: Innovation Finals

Top innovators take the stage for the showdown. Live presentations, Q&A, and real-time judging with full audience engagement.

Naeem Hall

Finals

2:30 – 3:30 PM

Break, College Tour & Stall Interactions

Explore the historic campus, visit sponsor stalls, and network informally across the grounds.

Campus

3:30 – 5:35 PM

Rebrand Festa & Social Media Challenge

Two powerful outdoor events merge, teams rebrand failing companies while others go head-to-head in a real-time social media blitz.

Oval Ground

Rebrand FestaSocial Media

5:45 – 6:00 PM

Keynote Speaker

An inspiring address from a leading industry figure, words that fuel the next generation of Pakistani entrepreneurs.

Naeem Hall

6:00 – 6:10 PM

Q & A Session

Open floor Q&A with the keynote speaker and judging panel. Ask what matters.

Naeem Hall

6:10 – 6:30 PM

Closing Ceremony & Award Distribution

Results revealed, winners crowned, and prizes distributed. The defining moment of AES 2026.

Naeem Hall

6:30 – 6:45 PM

Photography Session

Official group photos, team shots, and candid captures to remember AES 2026 forever.

Oval

6:50 – 7:30 PM

Networking Dinner

A grand outdoor dinner under the stars, connect with fellow entrepreneurs, sponsors, and industry guests.

Oval Ground

7:30 – 8:00 PM

Concert Check-In

Gates open for the grand concert. Collect wristbands and find your spot on the legendary Winlaw Ground.

Outside Winlaw

8:15 – 10:00 PM

Grand Concert

The night's crown jewel: a live concert that brings the entire summit to a legendary close. Music, energy, and pure celebration.

Winlaw Ground

LIVE CONCERT

10:00 – 10:30 PM

Check Out

Safe departure from campus. Transport coordination and final goodbyes after an unforgettable day.

Parking

The People Behind AES

Executive Council

Dedicated cadets driving Pakistan's next generation of entrepreneurship

Officer In Charge (OIC)

Mr. Syed Faisal Pir Zada

OIC of the Society

Event Supervisor

Mr. Adeel Javed

Teacher at Cadet College Hasanabdal

President

Yousaf Khan

Senior, Cadet College Hasanabdal

Vice President

Haadi Yousuf Laghari

Senior, Cadet College Hasanabdal

General Secretary

Muhammad Umar

Senior, Cadet College Hasanabdal

Innovate • Lead • Transform

The Abdalian Entrepreneurship Summit.

About The Event

Title

Venue

Date

Edition

Duration

Events & Competitions

Title

Idea Gen

Investomania

Rebrand Festa

Social Media Challenge

Full Event Schedule

Title

Registrations Open

Opening Ceremony

Participant Shifting & Venue Allocations

Investomania & Idea Gen: Round 1

Refreshment Break

Idea Gen: Innovation Finals

Break, College Tour & Stall Interactions

Rebrand Festa & Social Media Challenge

Keynote Speaker

Q & A Session

Closing Ceremony & Award Distribution

Photography Session

Networking Dinner

Concert Check-In

Grand Concert

Check Out

AES Masterclass

Important Dates

Title

Singer Announcement

Registration Deadline

Materials Released

Executive Council