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IRL Conference 2026

THE IRL Conference 2026 brought together over 325 delegates from Pakistan’s advertising, marketing and media industries, alongside prominent international Out-of-Home (OOH) leaders, for a landmark day of insightful discussions, knowledge exchange and industry collaboration in Karachi.

Centred on the theme ‘Be Unskippable in Real Life,’ the conference explored how brands can create meaningful, memorable and impactful connections with audiences beyond digital platforms.

The IRL 2026 featured an impressive line-up of international and Pakistani speakers, bringing together senior industry professionals, marketing leaders and innovators representing leading organisations.

The sessions explored how technology, creativity, data and cultural context are reshaping the way brands communicate with consumers in the physical world.

The conference featured three key panel discussions: ‘Brands That Own the Street’, ‘Why Brands Can’t Look Away’, and ‘The City Never Logs Off’. • PR