An interactive conversation with Walid Iqbal about his life, career, inspirations and choices.

An in-person conversation about Walid Iqbal’s life, choices and lessons learned.

About the event

Cambridge Judge Business School and Cambridge University Urdu Society bring you an interactive and exciting conversation with Walid Iqbal. We’ll explore his journey as a student, lawyer, educator and politician, including the ambitions, choices and challenges that shaped his career. With young people and students in mind, the discussion will also consider the influence of his family and ancestors, his experiences and outlook, and what students can learn about education, identity and finding their own direction.

Open to all, whether you have a clear plan for the future or are still figuring things out.

Date: 25 November 2026

Time: 6:00–8:00 pm (seated for a 6pm start, networking & refreshments 7-8pm)

Venue: Cambridge Judge Business School, Cambridge

Format: In person only

About the speaker

Walid Iqbal is a Pakistani lawyer, educator and politician whose career spans international legal practice, university teaching and service in Pakistan’s Senate. A Cambridge alumnus, he studied International Relations at Pembroke College. He also holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, Punjab University and Harvard Law School. He has worked at law firms in New York and London and taught at Lahore University of Management Sciences. He is the grandson of Allama Muhammad Iqbal.

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