About
Professor Haris Khwaja, Consultant upper GI/Bariatric surgeons at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and Co-Director of the IBC Oxford world congress.
Haris Khwaja
Professor & Consultant
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the lBC Pakistan Summit Scientific Committee, Dr. Haris Khwaja pleased and honored to invite you to the lBC Pakistan Summit, taking place on October 26-27, 2025, at the Mövenpick Centaurus Hotel, Islamabad.
This distinguished summit will serve as a premier platform for in-depth discussion, knowledge sharing, and innovation in the field of obesity and metabolic disease management. International and regional experts will convene to explore surgical, medical, endoscopic, and public health strategies driving forward the frontiers of modern treatment.
More than just a scientific meeting, the lBC Pakistan Summit promises to be a transformative experience. Set within a leading medical and academic context, it offers unmatched opportunities to engage with pioneers in the field, exchange visionary ideas, and bridge cutting-edge research with clinical practice.
We look forward to welcoming you to Islamabad for what promises to be a landmark event in the global metabolic and bariatric surgery calendar.
General Information
Below is a summary of some of the important information you might need when attending to IBC Pakistan Summit Scientific Committee.
Important Dates
Registration is open:
Abstract submission is open:
Summit dates: October 26-27
Meeting Venue
Movenpick Hotel
Address: 1 Jinnah Avenue, Sector F-8/4, Beside Centaurus Mall
44220 ISLAMABA
Number: +92 51 111 122 667
Website:
Language
The official language of IBC Pakistan Summit Scientific Committees is English.
Dress Code
Participants are advised to wear business casual for all Conference functions and programs.
Guest Attendance Policy
All event activities (including educational sessions, meal functions, exhibit hall, etc.) are exclusively reserved for registered attendees. Nonregistered guests (including children, family members, colleagues, etc.) are not allowed in any of the event areas, Badges provided at registration are required for entrance into all functions and will be strictly enforced.
Liability and Insurance
Please do not leave bags or suitcases unattended at any time, whether inside or outside the session halls. Hotels strongly recommend that you use their safety deposit boxes for your valuables.
IBC Pakistan Summit Scientific Committee. organizers cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to private property of participants.
Participants are advised to take out their own personal health and travel insurance for their trip.
Venue Details
Location
1 Jinnah Avenue, Sector F-8/4, Beside Centaurus Mall 44220 ISLAMABA PAKISTAN
hb4x7-rs@movenpick.com
Call
+92 51 111 122 667
GPS
33.707848, 73.050285
Faculty & Speakers
Movenpick Hotel, is proud to host IBC Pakistan Summit Scientific Committee
Melaine D'Cruze, Director, Research Office (Pakistan) at Aga Khan University (AKU), has received the prestigious Emerging Excellence in Research Administration Award from the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA).
AKU
https://www.aku.edu
JPMC declares its mission to: Improve education and healthcare in Pakistan by imparting quality education and care. Promotion of research and generation of knowledge and skill development. Provide quality healthcare to all irrespective of ability to pay. Explore avenues for resource generation.
JPMC
https://www.jpmc.edu.pk
The Hospital was incorporated on September 20, 1987 as a Private Limited Company and converted into Public Limited Company on October 12, 1989. The first Shifa office was established at the residence of Dr. Zaheer Ahmad in sector F-8/3 of Islamabad.
SHIFA
https://www.shifa.com.pk
The plan of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad was conceived in early 60's as the premier hospital for the capital with the objective to provide tertiary level patient care services and accept referrals.
PIMS
https://www.pims.gov.pk
Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad was established through an Act of Parliament on 21st March 2013. The first Vice Chancellor was appointed by the Chancellor – President of Pakistan, on the recommendations of Search Committee on 7th January 2014.
SZABMU
https://www.szabmu.edu.pk
Entry Guide
Important Travel Information for visas online with consideration of the safety procedures that are placed in Pakistan, please use the following link
https://visa.nadra.gov.pk
Prime Location: Located 19 mi from Islamabad International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Shah Faisal Mosque(2.1 mi) and Safa Gold Mall (1.6 mi).
Your guide will pick up you from Islamabad airport / hotel
https://www.trip.com/hotels/shuttleservice/city/pk/islamabad.html
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First International Bariatric Club Pakistan Summit