November 3, 2024 – Naas, Co. Kildare: The Irish Pakistani Professionals Association (IPPA) celebrated an extraordinary day of community, learning, and recognition at their CME & Annual Event 2024, held at the beautiful Killashee Hotel. Bringing together over 400 guests, the event marked a milestone in IPPA’s journey of fostering professional development and cultural exchange within Ireland’s Pakistani community.
The day commenced with a robust Continuing Medical Education (CME) Poster Presentation, endorsed by the Royal College of Surgeons with 3 CME points. This session provided medical professionals a platform to gain valuable insights and exchange knowledge. Congratulations were extended to the winners of the CME Poster competition:
- Winner: Dr. Saira Asghar
- Runners-up: Ashfaque Ahmed & Muneeb Quidwai
As the evening unfolded, guests enjoyed a lively “Treasure Alley” experience, followed by a delicious dinner accompanied by a unique fusion of pop and classical music. The pinnacle of the evening was the IPPA Awards Ceremony, which recognized the exceptional achievements of individuals across five key categories:
- Community Star Award: Faisal Ahmed
- Medical Professional Award: Mir Sarfraz & CPSP Team
- Emerging Talent Award: Yusra Syeda
- Academic, Technology, and Business Award: Dr. Kapal Dev
- Imran Sharif Award: Shahzad Quidwai
The evening continued with several remarkable highlights, including:
- The unveiling of the IPPA Digital Magazine
- The launch of the IPPA Falcons’ Cricket Team Jersey
- Announcement of the IPPA Election Results and an Oath-Taking Ceremony
Distinguished guests graced the event, including:
- Mr. Jack Chambers, Minister for Finance
- Mr. Roderic O’Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth
- Ms. Aisha Farooqui, Ambassador of Pakistan
- Prof. Suzanne Crowe, President of the Medical Council of Ireland
- Prof. Deborah McNamara, President of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
A resounding thank you to all who participated in this unforgettable event and to the Event Committee and IPPA Youth Volunteers for their dedication. As Co-Founder and Director Zubair Siddiqui expressed, the success of this event reinforces IPPA’s commitment to excellence and its continued impact on the community.
