The 28th ITCN Asia opened at Karachi Expo Centre on September 22, bringing together technology companies, investors and policymakers.
Muhammad Ali Rashid, Sindh’s special assistant for science and information technology, inaugurated the exhibition. The organiser’s schedule confirms the three-day event runs through September 24.
Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan organises the exhibition, with the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) serving as strategic supporter.
The Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) and Sindh’s Science and IT Department are strategic partners. Ignite–National Technology Fund serves as national innovation partner.
International participation and investment
Organisers report more than 850 booths and 3,500 global brands across five exhibition halls.
They expect over 75,000 trade visitors, including more than 18,500 CxOs and decision-makers. Projections also include over 350 international delegates and investors, alongside more than 850 government leaders.
Participating countries include Azerbaijan, China, South Korea, Australia, Türkiye, Egypt, the United Kingdom and Switzerland.
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Muhammad Umair Nizam, ITCN Asia CEO and P@SHA senior vice chairman, outlined the event’s commercial priorities.
“ITCN Asia brings Pakistan’s technology capabilities into direct conversation with international markets and investors. With SIFC’s support, our focus is on helping businesses build partnerships, expand export opportunities and create pathways for startups and innovators to grow.”
Dedicated pavilions cover robotics, Azerbaijan, China, Gilgit-Baltistan, SBP banking, Digital Sindh, diplomatic participation, STZA, startups and CIO/CISO participation.
Technology demonstrations and business-to-business meetings aim to connect exhibitors with potential commercial partners.
Technology and policy leaders join programme
The inaugural programme featured Digital Cooperation Organization Secretary-General Deemah Al-Yahya and World Business Angels Investment Forum Chairman Baybars Altuntas.
Other participants included A2Z Creatorz CEO Zohaib Khan, Finserv Experts Managing Director Areiel Wolanow and SKSEED Secretary-General Dr Wael Bedda.
GIZ Pakistan’s Daniel Gautsch, implementation manager for the EU–Talent Partnership Pakistan, also featured. ICCD Holding Company CEO Dr Mohamed Ibrahim and senior strategist Zeba Qureshi joined the programme.
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Pakistani representatives included Brigadier Syed Nadir Hussain Shah, SIFC’s IT and telecom project director, and STZA Chairman Azfar Manzoor.
NTC Managing Director Maj Gen (retd) Ali Farhan and Pakistan Digital Authority Vice Chairperson Mohammad J. Sear also featured.
The programme included Ignite CEO Muhammad Bilal Abbasi and Pakistan Software Export Board CEO Faisal Jeddy. Universal Service Fund CEO Chaudhry Mudassar Naveed and STZA Chief Market Development Officer Hamza Saeed Orakzai also participated.
The official agenda listed Al-Yahya’s contribution as a virtual keynote. It also included discussions on responsible AI and moving technology exports from services towards products.
AI, cybersecurity and workforce sessions
The opening day included the 13th Pakistan Investor Summit 2026.
September 23 features STZA’s “Pakistan’s AI Imperative” and NTC’s “Connected Nation: Leadership Roundtable”. The Future Leaders Awards and a programme on Saudi Arabia’s gaming ecosystem also feature.
September 24 includes Ignite’s “Cyber Crisis Command: Executive Tabletop Exercise” and Best of Entrepreneurship Asia.
TABADLAB’s “Workforce 2.0: Building Pakistan’s AI-Ready Economy” completes the announced programme, linking technology adoption with workforce development.
