The second day of SOT Events Edition XIX opened with the Beaconhouse Distinguished Alumni Awards, presented by the Beaconhouse Old Students Society (BOSS). This annual celebration recognises the outstanding achievements of Beaconites across diverse fields. Ata Tarar, Federal Minister of Information & Broadcasting, and Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman, Finance Minister Punjab, presented the awards, honouring Beaconhouse alumni who have made remarkable contributions to their professions, communities, and beyond.
The day also featured a compelling line-up of speakers, including Sarah Ahmad, MPA Punjab & Chairperson, Child Protection & Welfare Bureau, Government of Punjab, who lauded Beaconhouse for consistently providing a national platform where social issues are addressed with honesty, and a commitment to positive change. She noted that SOT creates a rare space where young people, experts, and policymakers come together to confront challenges and imagine better futures.
Other prominent speakers included Ali Azmat, Mekaal Hassan, Tahira Syed, Humayun Bashir Tarar, Daniyal Raheal, Badar Khushnood, Naveed Shahzad, Dr Moeed Yusuf, Fahad Mirza, Deepak Perwani, Nasim Zehra, Tamkenat Mansoor, Hajra Yamin, and Amber Rahim Shamsi, among many others. Their conversations spanned urgent issues and topics from the humanitarian crisis in Palestine, to child protection, self-esteem, entrepreneurship, art, music, cultural identity, and global development. These conversations showcased SOT Events’ role in widening public understanding and encouraging critical discourse.
Beyond the sessions, SOT XIX offered vibrant creative experiences, from live music performances and artist talks, to the bustling Social Junction, where attendees enjoyed food, entertainment, and interactive installations. The evening concluded with a high-energy concert by Farhan Saeed and Abdul Hannan adding a celebratory close to a day full of ideas and inspiration.
As SOT XIX wrapped up, Beaconhouse reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing dialogue that pushes boundaries and prepares society for the complexities of tomorrow. With its long-standing dedication to accessible, future-focused discourse, Beaconhouse continues to unite communities around learning, creativity, and collective action.