** Largest building Material Exhibition **

Largest Building Materials Expo & Architecture Convention

Step into the future of architecture, design, and construction at IAPEX 2026, organized by the Institute of Architects Pakistan (IAP) – Rawalpindi Islamabad Chapter.

01 May – 03 May 2026
PAK CHINA FRIENDSHIP CENTRE ISLAMABAD

Why Attend
IAPEX 2026

Discover
the Future

Explore cutting-edge building materials, smart technologies, and innovative designs shaping the future of construction and architecture.

Connect With
Industry Leaders

Join a powerful network of architects, developers, builders, and suppliers, all under one roof. 76% of attendees are decision makers.

Learn
and Grow

Attend insightful seminars, workshops, and panel discussions led by industry experts and thought leaders.

Feel the
Energy

Enjoy live art installations, engaging
experiences, food, and entertainment
in a dynamic, high-energy
environment.
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Exhibitors

IAP RIC
Executive
Committee

IAPEX 2026
Ar. Rweeda Himayat

Ar. Rweeda Himayat

Chairperson

Ar. Nimra Qazi

Vice Chairperson

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Ar. Naveed Baloch

Honorary Secretary

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Ar. Mustafa Abid

Honorary Treasurer

Ar. Bushra Khan

Member

Ar. Hamid Mehmood

Member

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Ar. Feroz Bangash

Member

Ar. Sanah Ejaz

Member

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Ar. Sinan Ahmad

Member

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Ar. Rao Ahmad

Member

Ar. Abdullah Khan

Immediate Past Chairman

IAP RIC
Forum
Speakers

IAPEX 2026

Ar. Maira Khan

Speaker

Ar. George Kunihiro, JIA

International Keynote Speaker

Ar. M. Farhan Farhat

Speaker

Ar. Sadaf Raja & Ar. Amal Azam

Speaker

Ar. Aiman Jaffery

Speaker

Ar. M. Areeb Khan

Speaker

Ar. Maira Khan

Speaker

Ar. George Kunihiro, JIA

International Keynote Speaker

Ar. M. Farhan Farhat

Speaker

Ar. Aiman Jaffery

Speaker

Ar. Sadaf Raja & Ar. Amal Azam

Speaker

Ar. M. Areeb Khan

Speaker

What Attendees Are Saying

This event is like Pinterest coming to life for architects and designers!

Madiha Ansari
Architect

A one-stop shop to discover, connect, and level up on industry trends. Loved it!

Zumar Ali
Attendee

IAPEX is an exceptional platform to explore trends and connect with industry leaders.

Zahid Imtiaz
Architect

01 May – 03 May 2026
Program Schedule

PAK CHINA FRIENDSHIP CENTRE ISLAMABAD

First Day
2nd Day
Last Day

Day 1 — Friday, May 1, 2026

INAUGURATION CEREMONY

09:00 – 09:30

Arrival of Guests

10:00 – 10:30

Arrival of Guests

Secretary Ministry of Housing & Works, Hon’ble Mr. Mian Riaz Pirzada

11:01 – 11:10

Welcome Note by Chairperson IAP-RIC

Ar. Rweeda Himayat

11:16 – 11:30

Speech by Chief Guest

Hon’ble Mr. Mian Riaz Pirzada

12:05 – 12:55

Delegates Visit

Building Materials Exhibition, Workshops, Arts & Craft Gallery and Architects Portfolio

AFTERNOON SESSION

2:15 – 2:45

Arrival of Guests

2:46 – 3:00

Arrival of Guests

Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Hon’ble Prof. Ahsan Iqbal

3:51 – 4:00

Speech by Chief Guest

Hon’ble Prof. Ahsan Iqbal

4:11 – 4:15

Announcement of National Competition Project

IAP RIC & Supreme Court of Pakistan — Women Facilitation Center

4:16 – 4:20

Presenting Shield to Chief Guest

FORUM PANEL DISCUSSIONS

4:31 – 5:31

Session 1: Architects Role in Shaping Society

Ar. Kamil Khan Mumtaz, Ar. Nayyar Ali Dada, Ar. Shahid Abdullah, Ar. Nasir Iqbal

5:45 – 6:30

Session 2: Policy Framework to Empower Architects

Ar. Kalim Ahmed Siddiqui, Ar. Azhar Mamoon Sualehi, Ar. Ejaz Ahmed Qadri, DG PHATA

STUDENT’S ENTERTAINMENT

7:30 – 10:00

Students Entertainment

CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS

10:00 – 5:30

Workshop 1: Lost Craft of Earthen Flooring

Conductor: Mahnoor Ahmed

10:30 – 5:30

Workshop 2: Bird's Eye View — Nature's Ingenious Design

Conductor: Muhammad Shehzar Ali Siddiqui

10:30 – 5:30

Workshop 3: From Compass to Creation — Islamic Geometry

Conductor: Taimur Khan Mumtaz

Day 2 — Saturday, May 2, 2026

BUILDING MATERIAL EXHIBITION

10:00 – 7:30

Building Material Exhibition — Continued

Secretary Ministry of Housing & Works, Hon’ble Mr. Mian Riaz Pirzada

ARCHITECTURE FORUM DAY 2

10:00 – 10:05

Arrival of Guests

10:30 – 10:35

Note by Convener IAPEX

Ar. Abdullah Khan

10:35 – 10:40

Welcome Note by Chairperson IAP-RIC

Ar. Rweeda Himayat

10:40 – 10:45

Note by Convener Forum

Ar. Bushra Khan

10:45 – 11:00

Speech by Chief Guest

11:00 – 11:20

Architecture for All: Addressing Built Environment Challenges

Ar. Maira Khan — Regional Vice President Asia, CAA

11:20 – 11:35

Affordability Beyond Cost

Ar. Amal Azam & Ar. Sadaf Raja

11:36 – 11:39

Honourable Mention BAE-IAP Graduate Award

Ar. M. Areeb Khan

2:30 – 2:50

Call for Papers

Ar. M. Farhan Farhat

2:55 – 3:30

Guest Speaker Presentation

Ar. George Kunhiro

3:35 – 3:40

Winner BAE-IAP Graduate Award 2024-2025

Ar. Aiman Jaffery

3:40 – 4:30

Momentos Ceremony

Forum Day 2 Speakers & Workshop Attendees

5:00 – 8:00

NC Meeting

Day 3 — Sunday, May 3, 2026

BUILDING MATERIAL EXHIBITION

10:00 – 7:30

Building Material Exhibition — Continued

WORKSHOPS

10:30 – 1:30

Workshop: Earthen Flooring

10:30 – 1:30

Workshop: Islamic Geometry

INDUSTRY PARTNER CEREMONY

2:00 – 2:15

Arrival of Chief Guest

Chamber of Commerce ICCI & RCCI

2:00 – 2:45

Stall Visit (Group A & Group B)

2:45 – 2:50

Welcome Note by Chairperson IAP-RIC

Ar. Rweeda Himayat

2:50 – 2:55

Note by Convener IAPEX

Ar. Abdullah Khan

2:55 – 3:00

Note by Co-Convener IAPEX

Ar. M. Naveed Saad

3:25 – 3:30

Best Stall Award

3 Categories with Video

3:30 – 3:50

Certificates & Momentos Distribution

3:50 – 4:00

Group Photos

4:00 – 4:30

End of Ceremony

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What Attendees Are Saying

This event is like Pinterest coming to life for architects and designers!

Madiha Ansari
Architect

A one-stop shop to discover, connect, and level up on industry trends. Loved it!

Zumar Ali
Attendee

IAPEX is an exceptional platform to explore trends and connect with industry leaders.

Zahid Imtiaz
Architect

Largest Building Materials Expo & Architecture Convention

Why Attend IAPEX 2026

Discover the Future

Connect With Industry Leaders

Learn and Grow

Feel the Energy

IAP RIC Executive Committee

Ar. Rweeda Himayat

Chairperson

Ar. Nimra Qazi

Vice Chairperson

Ar. Naveed Baloch

Honorary Secretary

Ar. Mustafa Abid

Honorary Treasurer

Ar. Bushra Khan

Member

Ar. Hamid Mehmood

Member

Ar. Feroz Bangash

Member

Ar. Sanah Ejaz

Member

Ar. Sinan Ahmad

Member

Ar. Rao Ahmad

Member

Ar. Abdullah Khan

Immediate Past Chairman

IAP RIC Forum Speakers

Ar. Maira Khan

Ar. George Kunihiro, JIA

Ar. M. Farhan Farhat

Ar. Sadaf Raja & Ar. Amal Azam

Ar. Aiman Jaffery

Ar. M. Areeb Khan

Ar. Maira Khan

Speaker

Ar. George Kunihiro, JIA

International Keynote Speaker

Ar. M. Farhan Farhat

Speaker

Ar. Aiman Jaffery

Speaker

Ar. Sadaf Raja & Ar. Amal Azam

Speaker

Ar. M. Areeb Khan

Speaker

What Attendees Are Saying

01 May – 03 May 2026Program Schedule

Arrival of Guests

Arrival of Guests

Welcome Note by Chairperson IAP-RIC

Speech by Chief Guest

Delegates Visit

Arrival of Guests

Arrival of Guests

Speech by Chief Guest

Announcement of National Competition Project

Presenting Shield to Chief Guest

Session 1: Architects Role in Shaping Society

Session 2: Policy Framework to Empower Architects

Students Entertainment

Workshop 1: Lost Craft of Earthen Flooring

Workshop 2: Bird's Eye View — Nature's Ingenious Design

Workshop 3: From Compass to Creation — Islamic Geometry

Building Material Exhibition — Continued

Arrival of Guests

Note by Convener IAPEX

Welcome Note by Chairperson IAP-RIC

Note by Convener Forum

Speech by Chief Guest

Architecture for All: Addressing Built Environment Challenges

Affordability Beyond Cost

Honourable Mention BAE-IAP Graduate Award

Call for Papers

Guest Speaker Presentation

Winner BAE-IAP Graduate Award 2024-2025

Momentos Ceremony

NC Meeting

Why Attend
IAPEX 2026

Discover
the Future

Connect With
Industry Leaders

Learn
and Grow

Feel the
Energy

IAP RIC
Executive
Committee

IAP RIC
Forum
Speakers

01 May – 03 May 2026
Program Schedule

Join us at IAPEX 2026
beyond an expo, a design discourse See you there!

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