Kabul Evenings – شام های کابل

Who would you never have met if you’d stayed home?

On October 16, join Kabul Evenings for a fireside conversation, speed networking, dinner and live music. Bring a question, an idea or a colleague. See where the conversation leads.

Fireside conversation and audience Q&A

Learn from our Panelists’ experiences how to navigate career decisions, work through business challenges, and build professional relationships, with practical lessons you can apply to your career or business:

• Layma Murtaza — Co-Founder & Chief Partnerships Officer, Aseel Technology

• Dr. Nishank Motwani — Co-Founder & CEO, Crosswalk Mentors

• Lida Nadery Hedayat — Director of Women’s Leadership and Economic Advancement, Counterpart International

• Barna Karimi — Chief Executive Officer, Food LLC

Hurunnessa Fariad, Founder and President of Fariad, LLC, will host the evening as Master of Ceremonies and moderate the conversation.

Meet and connect

Said Hashemi of Aidbridge, a Virginia Realtor, will lead speed networking. A light dinner and open networking give you time to continue the conversations that interest you.

Music, art and more

Enjoy a dedicated live performance by Qais Essar on Rubab and Abhay Kulkarni on Tabla, alongside Afghan art and indoor games.

Plan your evening

Friday, October 16, 2026 | 6–9 p.m. Eastern
Check-in: 5–6 p.m.

SevaSpaces Conference & Events Center, 4th Floor
1604 Spring Hill Road, Vienna, VA 22182

Attire: Business professional
Free parking | Ages 21+

Your ticket includes the full program, light dinner, and live performance. Individual tickets and group admission for 2–5 guests are available.

Come alone or bring a colleague. Reserve your ticket. The introduction is only the beginning.