Who We Are

We don't theorize about technology's impact on society—we implement it. S5i is Pakistan's first hybrid think-and-do tank where global tech frameworks meet ground reality. Founded by practitioners who've written the books on AI governance, we turn cutting-edge research into actionable strategies that work in emerging markets, starting with Pakistan.

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our mission

To empower modern businesses with intuitive AI-driven tools and seamless web experiences—designed to simplify operations, accelerate growth, and deliver measurable value.

our mission

To empower modern businesses with intuitive AI-driven tools and seamless web experiences—designed to simplify operations, accelerate growth, and deliver measurable value.

our mission

To empower modern businesses with intuitive AI-driven tools and seamless web experiences—designed to simplify operations, accelerate growth, and deliver measurable value.

Our Values

We believe in implementation over theory, evidence over hype, and leverage over labor. Every framework we build prioritizes practical application, ethical rigor, and measurable societal impact—because good intentions without execution change nothing.

Our Values

We believe in implementation over theory, evidence over hype, and leverage over labor. Every framework we build prioritizes practical application, ethical rigor, and measurable societal impact—because good intentions without execution change nothing.

Our Values

We believe in implementation over theory, evidence over hype, and leverage over labor. Every framework we build prioritizes practical application, ethical rigor, and measurable societal impact—because good intentions without execution change nothing.

3+ Ministries Advised

Guided Pakistan's public sector leaders through ethical AI adoption using our proprietary AI4mation© methodology.

3+ Ministries Advised

Guided Pakistan's public sector leaders through ethical AI adoption using our proprietary AI4mation© methodology.

3+ Ministries Advised

Guided Pakistan's public sector leaders through ethical AI adoption using our proprietary AI4mation© methodology.

300+ Leaders Trained

Equipped decision-makers across government, corporate, and civil society with Society 5.0 implementation capabilities.

300+ Leaders Trained

Equipped decision-makers across government, corporate, and civil society with Society 5.0 implementation capabilities.

300+ Leaders Trained

Equipped decision-makers across government, corporate, and civil society with Society 5.0 implementation capabilities.

4 Books Published

Established globally-recognized IP: AI4mation©, AIEthicsBoK, FOURAMEWORK©, and governance frameworks cited internationally.

4 Books Published

Established globally-recognized IP: AI4mation©, AIEthicsBoK, FOURAMEWORK©, and governance frameworks cited internationally.

4 Books Published

Established globally-recognized IP: AI4mation©, AIEthicsBoK, FOURAMEWORK©, and governance frameworks cited internationally.

Meet the Founder

Meet the Founder

Meet the Founder

Vision Led by Purpose

Humanity faces 20,000 years of technological change compressed into one century. AI advances exponentially while our institutions crawl—creating a lethal implementation gap where technology becomes disruption instead of progress. Society 5.0 solves this: ensuring AI accelerates the speed of wisdom, not just transactions. We founded S5i because Pakistan's leaders demanded real answers, not vendor promises. They needed battle-tested frameworks—so we built them. AI4mation© for transformation. AIEthicsBoK for governance. FOURAMEWORK© for integration. Now we're proving emerging markets can lead ethical tech adoption, not just follow Silicon Valley's playbook.

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Syed Muhammad Bin Ahmed

Co-Founder & Executive Director of The Society 5.0 Initiative

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Meet the Team

Meet the Team

Meet the Team

The Operators Behind the Frameworks

Our core team combines deep academic expertise with frontline implementation experience. From policy advisors who've shaped national AI strategies to technologists who've deployed systems at scale—each member brings battle-tested knowledge and a shared commitment to turning ideas into outcomes.

Syed Muhammad Bin Ahmed

Co-Founder and & Executive Director

Syed Muhammad Bin Ahmed

Co-Founder and & Executive Director

Syed Muhammad Bin Ahmed

Co-Founder and & Executive Director

Azhar Zia Ur Rehman

Founding Director & Chief Transformation Officer

Azhar Zia Ur Rehman

Founding Director & Chief Transformation Officer

Azhar Zia Ur Rehman

Founding Director & Chief Transformation Officer

Dr. Shafiq ur Rehman

Director, Legal & Shariah Affairs

Dr. Shafiq ur Rehman

Director, Legal & Shariah Affairs

Dr. Shafiq ur Rehman

Director, Legal & Shariah Affairs

Ayesha Asad

Director, People & Organization

Ayesha Asad

Director, People & Organization

Ayesha Asad

Director, People & Organization

Rana Aftab Ahmed

Director, Government Affairs & Public Sector

Rana Aftab Ahmed

Director, Government Affairs & Public Sector

Rana Aftab Ahmed

Director, Government Affairs & Public Sector

Dr. Syed Muhammad Abdul Rehman Shah

Director, Research & Islamic Economics

Dr. Syed Muhammad Abdul Rehman Shah

Director, Research & Islamic Economics

Dr. Syed Muhammad Abdul Rehman Shah

Director, Research & Islamic Economics

Our Roadmap

Our Roadmap

Our Roadmap

What's Next for Pakistan's Tech Leadership

We're scaling proven models and expanding our reach across South Asia. Here's what we're building next—guided by what decision-makers actually need, not what sounds impressive.

Q4 2025

Q4 2025

Q1 2026

Q2 2026

Q3 2026

Q4 2025

Q4 2025

Q1 2026

Q2 2026

Q3 2026

AI4mation© Certification + Regional Intelligence

Launch internationally-recognized certification for ethical AI implementation ($499 self-paced | $1,999 live cohort). Expand Pakistan Tech Impact Report coverage to Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan—positioning S5i as South Asia's technology transformation intelligence leader.

AI4mation© Certification + Regional Intelligence

Launch internationally-recognized certification for ethical AI implementation ($499 self-paced | $1,999 live cohort). Expand Pakistan Tech Impact Report coverage to Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan—positioning S5i as South Asia's technology transformation intelligence leader.

AI4mation© Certification + Regional Intelligence

Launch internationally-recognized certification for ethical AI implementation ($499 self-paced | $1,999 live cohort). Expand Pakistan Tech Impact Report coverage to Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan—positioning S5i as South Asia's technology transformation intelligence leader.

January 2019

AIEthicsBoK Standards + Leadership Academy

Publish AIEthicsBoK 2.0 with ISO 42001/UNESCO/OECD alignment plus enterprise maturity assessments. Launch Society 5.0 Leadership Academy: 12-week executive program for C-suite and senior policymakers ($4,999 per participant).

AIEthicsBoK Standards + Leadership Academy

Publish AIEthicsBoK 2.0 with ISO 42001/UNESCO/OECD alignment plus enterprise maturity assessments. Launch Society 5.0 Leadership Academy: 12-week executive program for C-suite and senior policymakers ($4,999 per participant).

AIEthicsBoK Standards + Leadership Academy

Publish AIEthicsBoK 2.0 with ISO 42001/UNESCO/OECD alignment plus enterprise maturity assessments. Launch Society 5.0 Leadership Academy: 12-week executive program for C-suite and senior policymakers ($4,999 per participant).

January 2019

Regional Advisory Network Expansion

Establish permanent advisory partnerships with 3 Southeast Asian governments. Deploy AI4mation© methodology for national AI strategy development. Build case study library proving emerging market implementation success.

Regional Advisory Network Expansion

Establish permanent advisory partnerships with 3 Southeast Asian governments. Deploy AI4mation© methodology for national AI strategy development. Build case study library proving emerging market implementation success.

Regional Advisory Network Expansion

Establish permanent advisory partnerships with 3 Southeast Asian governments. Deploy AI4mation© methodology for national AI strategy development. Build case study library proving emerging market implementation success.

January 2019

AI Festival Goes International

Scale our flagship annual event from 2500 to 5,000 attendees with satellite editions in Dhaka and Nairobi. Introduce virtual attendance tier to reach 10,000+ participants globally. Generate $500K+ in sponsorship and registration revenue.

AI Festival Goes International

Scale our flagship annual event from 2500 to 5,000 attendees with satellite editions in Dhaka and Nairobi. Introduce virtual attendance tier to reach 10,000+ participants globally. Generate $500K+ in sponsorship and registration revenue.

AI Festival Goes International

Scale our flagship annual event from 2500 to 5,000 attendees with satellite editions in Dhaka and Nairobi. Introduce virtual attendance tier to reach 10,000+ participants globally. Generate $500K+ in sponsorship and registration revenue.

January 2019

We're Building

We're Building

We're Building

Join Pakistan's Premier Tech Transformation Team

We're looking for mission-driven operators who want to shape how technology transforms societies—not just talk about it. If you combine deep expertise with execution speed and believe implementation beats inspiration, let's talk.

Senior Policy Advisor – AI Governance

Islamabad, Pakistan

Full-Time

Senior Policy Advisor – AI Governance

Islamabad, Pakistan

Full-Time

Senior Policy Advisor – AI Governance

Islamabad, Pakistan

Full-Time

AI Implementation Consultant

Islamabad/Remote

Full-Time

AI Implementation Consultant

Islamabad/Remote

Full-Time

AI Implementation Consultant

Islamabad/Remote

Full-Time

Content Lead – Thought Leadership

Islamabad, Pakistan

Full-Time

Content Lead – Thought Leadership

Islamabad, Pakistan

Full-Time

Content Lead – Thought Leadership

Islamabad, Pakistan

Full-Time

Research Analyst – Tech Impact

Islamabad, Pakistan

Contract

Research Analyst – Tech Impact

Islamabad, Pakistan

Contract

Research Analyst – Tech Impact

Islamabad, Pakistan

Contract

Capacity Building Manager

Remote

Part-Time

Capacity Building Manager

Remote

Part-Time

Capacity Building Manager

Remote

Part-Time

Graduate Research Fellow

Islamabad/Remote

Internship

Graduate Research Fellow

Islamabad/Remote

Internship

Graduate Research Fellow

Islamabad/Remote

Internship

Our Headquarters

Our Headquarters

Our Headquarters

Where Strategy Meets Implementation

We're based in Pakistan's capital, operating at the intersection of policy, technology, and society. Our Islamabad office keeps us connected to government decision-makers, corporate leaders, and academic institutions driving Pakistan's digital transformation.

Islamabad, Pakistan

Islamabad, Pakistan

Islamabad, Pakistan

London, UK

London, UK

London, UK

Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo, Japan