ACEP Conference 2025

Shaping the Future with FIDIC

FIDIC Asia-Pacific Mid-Year Conference 2025 – A Landmark Achievement for Pakistan’s Engineering Community

The Association of Consulting Engineers Pakistan (ACEP), in collaboration with FIDIC Asia-Pacific, proudly organized the FIDIC Asia-Pacific Mid-Year Conference 2025 from 15–17 July 2025 in Islamabad. This prestigious event marked a historic milestone—the first-ever international conference on FIDIC Contracts in Pakistan—and was met with renowned success.
This landmark initiative has ushered Pakistan’s engineering community into a new phase of international engagement, professionalism, and alignment with global best practices. The event is expected to serve as a roadmap for the development and flourishing of the engineering sector under the umbrella of FIDIC, fostering a culture of transparency, efficiency, and innovation in project delivery.

Endorsement by FIDIC & FIDIC Asia-Pacific

During the FIDIC Asia-Pacific Conference 2024 held in Kathmandu, Nepal, ACEP representatives had the privilege of engaging with top FIDIC officials, including:

- FIDIC President Ms. Catherine Karakatsanis.

- FIDIC Asia-Pacific President Mr. Sudhir Dhawan.

- FIDIC Asia-Pacific V. President Mr. Widhoon Chiamchittrong.

and other distinguished leaders of the global engineering community.

ACEP with FIDIC officials

These interactions led to FIDIC and FIDIC Asia-Pacific entrusting ACEP with hosting this mid-year regional event—an acknowledgment of ACEP’s commitment to excellence and transparency in the engineering and infrastructure sector.

Conference Theme and Focus

  • Title: Use of FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Transparency and Efficient Project Delivery
  • Dates: 15–17 July 2025
  • Venue: Islamabad, Pakistan

Conference Highlights

  • Keynote addresses by renowned global and regional leaders.
  • Interactive panel discussions on FIDIC compliance and infrastructure financing.
  • Workshops on dispute resolution mechanisms and risk management.
  • Presentations on innovative approaches to engineering and entrepreneurship.
  • Networking opportunities with professionals and decision-makers across sectors.

A Gateway to the Future

The conference brought together professionals, consultants, engineers, architects, lawyers, contract specialists, and academics to explore the transformative potential of FIDIC Conditions of Contract. This is more than just a conference—it's a gateway to shaping the future of engineering and infrastructure. Join us to exchange ideas, gain insights, and contribute to creating a sustainable and transparent framework for project delivery in the region.