Future Leaders Award

Category 15

Tech Education & Academia

University professors, bootcamp instructors, EdTech innovators, researchers bridging academia and industry, mentors building the next generation of tech leaders.

Opens Sunday, September 13, 2026 ← All categories

129
Applicants
6
Finalists
10
Winners

Who should apply

  • University professors teaching CS, IT, AI, or cybersecurity
  • Bootcamp instructors and coding academy trainers
  • EdTech innovators building learning platforms or tools
  • Researchers bridging academia and industry with practical impact
  • Mentors and coaches developing the next generation of tech talent

What judges look for

  • Measurable impact on student or mentee career outcomes
  • Curriculum or teaching innovations adopted by others
  • Research with real-world industry applications
  • Community building — workshops, talks, open courses
  • Evidence of developing leaders, not just technically skilled graduates

Eligibility

Universal criteria

Experience & leadership

3–5+ years in technology, mid-tier (non-CXO) roles, proven leadership and impact.

Innovation & creativity

Demonstrated problem-solving and creative solutions within your field.

Growth & mentorship

Continuous learning plus developing others through mentorship or training.

Adaptability & resilience

Proven resilience through crises or significant organizational change.

Ethics & responsibility

High ethical standards, diversity & inclusion, community and sustainability work.

Candidates

Nominees in Tech Education & Academia

Showing 36 of 129 applicants

Abdul Aziz Achakzai

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Abdul Manan Memon

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Abdul Wahab

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Abdullah Jabbar

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Abdullah Majeed

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Abrar Shah

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Abuzar

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Adeel Ahmed Satti

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Adeel Suleman

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ADNERYSON MOREIRA DO NASCIMENTO

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Afnan Yousuf

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Afza Bin Saddique

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Ahmad J. Naous Ph.D,CPSSE

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Aisha Paras Narejo

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Amama Aziz

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amama aziz

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Ameer Ali Azhar

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Aneeq Ahmed siddiqui

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Anila Liaqat

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Anjum Afzal

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Anum munir

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Asharib

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Asia parveen

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Asif Ali

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Ateeque Ur Rehman

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Atia Usmani

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Awais Khan

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Ayesha Mughal

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azra syed

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Bisma shoukat

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Dr Engr Khalid Bin Muhammad

⭐ Finalist

Dr Hassaan Ahmed

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Dr Syeda Faiza Nasim

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Dr Umme Laila

🏆 Winner

Dr. Dodo Khan

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Common questions

FAQ

I teach at a university but also run a startup. Which category do I apply to?

Choose the category that best represents your primary impact. If your teaching and mentoring is your main contribution, apply here. If your startup is the main story, apply to Tech Entrepreneurship.

I am a teaching assistant, not a professor. Can I apply?

Yes. If you are actively mentoring and developing students, you qualify. The award is about leadership and impact, not job title.

My research has not been published yet. Can I apply?

Yes. If your work has practical impact on students or the industry, it qualifies. Published research strengthens the application but is not required.

Applications open Sunday, September 13, 2026

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