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The Strategic Talks on Innovation & Commercialization for Knowledge Sharing (STICKS) is an annual flagship event organized by the Corporate Advisory Council (CAC) at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), aimed at fostering meaningful collaboration between academia and industry. In a significant milestone for international engagement, the 2025 edition of the event was hosted abroad for the first time, taking place at Azerbaijan Technical University, Baku, on 26th May 2025. The talks brought together global thought leaders, researchers, and industry professionals to explore emerging innovation trends, commercialization pathways, and cross-border knowledge-sharing opportunities. This strategic expansion underscores CAC’s commitment to building a globally connected innovation ecosystem and promoting the internationalization of Pakistan’s research and development efforts.