Events

Where scholarship meets community

IMPMS events connect scholarship, science, and community impact—creating opportunities for supporters, partners, and donors to help expand educational access, celebrate achievement, and invest in future generations of innovators.

An Evening of Learning & Inspiration — AI Resilience and DiscoverSTEM Innovation Day, Saturday October 3, 2026 at Hilton Richardson Dallas
Special IMPMS Event — Allama Iqbal's Vision for the 21st Century

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An Evening of Learning & Inspiration: AI Resilience: The Edge That Keeps You Ahead

IMPMS and discoverSTEM jointly present an extraordinary evening of learning and inspiration. Part One features AI Resilience: The Edge That Keeps You Ahead with keynote speaker Dr. Tauseef Salma, exploring leadership and innovation in an AI-accelerated era. Part Two celebrates DiscoverSTEM Innovation Day, featuring patent certificate presentations and America's Top Young Innovators Awards.

Saturday, October 3, 2026Hilton Richardson DallasBabysitting Available
  • Admission: By invitation only. If you have received an invitation, please confirm your attendance. If you represent an organization or have not received your invitation, please contact IMPMS.
  • Babysitting Option: Complimentary on-site babysitting is provided for families with young children throughout the event. Please indicate your need and child ages when confirming your RSVP so dedicated caregivers can be arranged.
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In Development

Allama Iqbal's Vision for the 21st Century

IMPMS is planning a special program dedicated to the timeless vision, poetry, and thought of Allama Muhammad Iqbal. This upcoming event will explore Iqbal's continuing relevance in the 21st century, including his powerful message on faith, human identity, self discovery, knowledge, and excellence.

Coming SoonTo be announced
  • Program details and schedule will be announced soon.
  • Speaker announcements will be shared with priority list members first.
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Key Events Through the Years

  • IMPMS Annual Gala: Artificial Intelligence & The Future: Bridging Heritage and Innovation2025
  • Research Milestone: Dr. Bashoo Naziruddin's Diabetes Grant2024
  • IMPMS Annual Event 2023 featuring Dr. Muhammad M. Muhiuddin2023
  • UTD Auditorium Dedication Honoring Dr. Basheer and Dr. Shakila Ahmed2022
  • IMPMS Annual Event 2022 with Dr. Burçin Mutlu-Pakdil2022
  • In Pursuit of the Smallest and Faintest Galaxies — UTD, Texas2022
  • IMPMS Annual Function 2020 with NASA Scientist Dr. Hashima Hasan2020
  • From Past Scholars to Innovators of Tomorrow — UTD, Texas2020
  • Young Muslim Innovators in the Footsteps of Their Ancestors — UTD, Texas2019
  • Stay in STEM: Supporting Today's Aspiring Youth — Plano, Texas2018
  • Islamic Heritage and the Foundation of Renaissance — TCU, Texas2017
  • Year of Light: Recognizing Ibn Haytham's Work — UTD, Texas2016
  • The Great Sufi Mystique Rumi — SMU, Dallas2015
  • The Influence of Ibn Rushd's Philosophy on the West — St. Louis University, Missouri2012
  • Panel on contributions to the history of science by Islamic civilization — Texas A&M University2010
  • "Great Thinkers of the Islamic World" continuing education course at SMU2007–2009
  • Islamic Spain and Its Seminal Contribution to Modern Civilization — 40th International Congress on Medieval Studies, Spain2005
  • Islamic Medieval Scholars and Their Impact on the West — SMU, Dallas2005
  • 38th International Congress on Medieval Studies2003
  • Extremism Threat to Global Peace — Arlington, Texas2003
  • Role of Religion in Promoting World Peace — Dallas, Texas2002
  • Muslim Contribution to Human Civilization — Dallas, Texas2001

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