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Summits, Webinars, and Community - It's all Good Work
It's real - we're hosting a virtual summit - and it's the place to be!
Tabarak Rehman
September 19, 2025
It’s week 38 of 2025 - that means we have just over 25% of the year left. And I’m jumping into this last quarter with one of the biggest goals that I’ve set for Dreambridge.ai till date: The DreamBridge US Admissions and Careers Summit
2 days, 8 guest speakers, and 1500+ international students - all connecting virtually over a drive for self-growth
Details? Here they are:
27-28 September, 2025
Free of cost for all attendees
Completely virtual - attend from anywhere!
8 expert-led webinars on university applications, education funding, networking, and more
Speakers from top institutions and companies (Dartmouth, BlackRock, Johnson & Johnson, McKinsey, and more)
Live Q&A opportunity with US professionals
Want to know more? Check out complete summit details here - and don’t forget to register!
Speakers & Sessions
Here’s a rundown of the speakers and sessions of The DreamBridge US Admissions and Careers Summit:
Day 1 (27 September 2025)
Join Taha Mansoor as he elaborates on the process of moving up the career ladder to reach top firms such as Bloomberg, Point72, and BlackRock. Leave with tips about networking, navigating the US job market as an international student, and achieving long term career growth
Ever thought of pursuing a fully-funded degree in the US? The PhD track makes this possible - and Muhammad Haroon knows it well. Currently completing his PhD in chemical engineering, Haroon will share insights on how to secure funding and internships during your PhD
Navigating the US as a newly-arrived international student can be daunting. From bank accounts to SIMs to housing - there’s a whole minefield to cover. Join Sanjina - a Harvard WECode scholar and part of the Amazon Reachback Cloud Cohort - on Saturday as she shares her tips and tricks for adapting to life in the US, networking, and choosing the right programs
The human mind is ever-changing, and the career paths we desire might not always be the ones we went to university for. Join Saad Idrees - a Business Strategy Manager at AES - as he talks about the road from STEM to MBA, and whether you should pursue it.
Day 2 (28 September, 2025)
Didn’t get a scholarship and have no savings? No sweat! With Mpower Financing, you can still pursue your US higher education dreams. Join this session to learn more about how education financing at Mpower works, and whether it’s the right fit for you
People often think that networking requires being at the centre of the action - and while this certainly helps - it’s more about leveraging the resources on hand. In this session, Arsal will elaborate on how to do just that, using the same expertise that allowed him to secure 5 job offers while on CPT
Join Ilsa Razzak as she narrates the journey of attaining a PhD in the humanities. Ilsa, who has significant prior teaching experience - at The Citizens Foundation, Habib University, and IBA - will cover everything from application tips to career building with a humanities PhD. Learn whether you’re more suited to a career in academia or outside of it - and how to stay on the path you choose
Dartmouth to McKinsey - sounds like the dream trajectory, doesn’t it? Well, it’s entirely possible to build a similar trajectory for yourself, and Momina’s going to be breaking down the process in Sunday’s session. She’ll discuss the importance of networking, internships, and sheer determination - and how you too can apply all three to achieve remarkable results. After all, Momina herself landed her current role at McKinsey via an internship!
Register for your favorite sessions here - for absolutely free!
Aand back to this week!
📅 Saturday, September 20
🕘 2:00 PM EST / 11:00 PM PKT
📍 Live on Google Meet (RSVP here)
Dreaming of a top graduate program in the US?
This Saturday, join us for an exclusive session with Ayesha Shahzad - a former NUST graduate and current Master of Management Studies student at Duke.
Ayesha will touch upon the intricacies of her application process, inlcuding:
SOP writing
Securing the right recommendations
Building an impactful resume
Navigating GRE/GMAT testing
Funding your degree
Who should attend:
🎓 Students looking to pursue graduate school in the U.S.
🎓 Students with specific application problem areas e.g. essays, recommendations
Part Q&A, part open discussion - come prepared with questions for Ayesha!
You can register here: https://luma.com/cmq3ft1l
📅 Sunday, September 21
🕘11:00 AM EST / 8:00 PM PKT
📍 Live on Google Meet (RSVP here)
Technology is the career to go into in 2025, but do tech roles always have to fit into a certain framework?
Our guest, Fatima Ashraf, believes otherwise, and her career trajectory speaks for itself. Graduating with a Master’s in Design and Technology from Parsons School of Design, Fatima has built her career on the intersection of immersive tech, human connection, and data-driven storytelling
She has previously worked at The New School as a UI/UX designer, at Airnsquare Inc as a UX and data visualization specialist, and has also founded her own venture - Couwed - a creative technology company that focuses on AI, VR, and design innovation
Join us on Sunday to learn more about her journey and discover how you could follow a similar path - or carve your own!
Who should attend:
🎓 Students looking to pursue graduate studies in the U.S.
🎓 Individuals inspired by creative tech
Part Q&A, part open discussion - come prepared with questions for Fatima!
You can register here: https://luma.com/pmw45dko
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