13th Pakistan Tech Summit 2024- Dubai
Join the Future at the 13th Pakistan Tech Summit in Dubai! 🇵🇰
Many know Pakistan for its flavorful dishes like mango lassi, nihari, and Karachi biryani, but there’s a vibrant crossover brewing between Pakistan and Dubai! With 1.5 million Pakistanis calling the UAE home, our community is spicing up everything from construction to tech. Just like Dubai’s iconic skyline, Pakistan’s tech scene is on the rise. From gaming and AI to blockchain and fintech, our talent is making waves globally, showing that Pakistanis in Dubai aren’t just building skyscrapers—they're building the future of innovation!
Pakistani expats send $5.1 billion back to Pakistan annually.
Pakistani entrepreneurs thrive in Dubai’s real estate, trade, and IT sectors.
Pakistanis are key contributors to construction, tech, and finance in Dubai.
The Pakistan Association Dubai (PAD)fosters cultural and business ties.
Pakistani festivals are widely celebrated in Dubai.
Increasing numbers of Pakistanis work in IT, engineering, and healthcare in Dubai.
Pakistan’s tech scene:
$1B+ invested in startups since 2020
$100M in B2B commerce investments
40% of all deals backed by international VCs
Companies like Google, Amazon, and Apple are tapping into Pakistan's talent pool. From gaming to software development, Pakistani tech professionals are making their mark on the world stage.
The future is bright with 30K+ CS & IT grads entering the workforce every year and 400,000+ software engineers contributing globally. By 2025, Pakistan’s digital economy is projected to be worth $36B+
🐅 Pakistan: The Next Asian Tiger
3rd largest English-speaking country
5th largest population
130M+ internet users with 46.3% penetration
52% of the population speaks English
4th largest freelancing economy globally
71.7M social media users
6th largest crypto adoption in the world
💻 Digitally Enabled: The Crypto Revolution
55% of investors use crypto for trading
33% hedge against Rupee devaluation with crypto
22% of users are buying NFTs
26 million crypto users in Pakistan
Increasing crypto adoption, especially among middle and low-income households
💸📱 Fast-Growing Consumer Market
$17B in digital commerce transaction value
$7B revenue from consumer electronics in 2024
$170B in retail sector revenue in 2023
5.4% projected growth in consumer electronics by 2027
$3B e-commerce transactions in 2023
🎮🏆 Winning in Esports & Gaming
11th globally in esports earnings
$2B revenue in esports (2022)
5K participants in the Lahore Esports Festival
60M gamers projected by 2026
$1B video game revenue by 2027
🎥🎤 The Emerging Creator Economy
$150M in influencer marketing spending
$500M projected revenue from video streaming
5B views on YouTube from Pakistan every month
$1.7B generated annually by 2M content creators
Join the 13th edition of 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 in Dubai to champion innovation and the future of tech. We will introduce 100+ inspiring change-makers from Pakistan who will be part of this delegation, driving real impact in Pakistan's Tech ecosystem. Get a chance to meet the talent propelling Pakistan to become the next Asian Tiger!
Event Details
📅 October 15, 2024
🏛 Venue: PAD, Pakistan Association Dubai (PAD)
Organized by Ejad Labs and Future Fest, in partnership with PAD, TechX, and HUB47, this summit promises invaluable insights and networking opportunities.
Who should attend?
Entrepreneurs
Freelancers
Tech enthusiasts
IT CEOs and executives
Investors and venture capitalists
Digital transformation leaders
Startup founders
Professionals in gaming, AI, blockchain, and fintech
Panel Discussion on Pakistan – A Talent Incubator for the World:
Moderator: Sheikh Safeer Ul Haque, Director & CEO at Indus Office Automation
Panelists:
Abdul Samad Saleem, Founder & CEO of DigiTrends
Achievements & Introduction: Samad Saleem, has led the company since 2010, transforming it into a global leader in fintech and healthcare. With expertise in Blockchain, AR, VR, AI, and ML, DigiTrends partners with over 600 brands worldwide.
Samad’s dedication to innovation has earned the company prestigious awards like Brand of the Year and APICTA, and he has personally received accolades including the Top Entrepreneur for Health Tech Digital award, the President’s Excellence Award and much more!
Dr. Muhammad Ehsan Khan, Advisor AI and Emerging Tech - Ejadtech Saudia
Achievements & Introduction: A seasoned Tech Entrepreneur and Angel Investor with over 20 years of experience, currently leading Trade Foresight, the world's first analytics-driven global trade platform. With a PhD in Strategy and Project Management, I have a track record of launching startups, overseeing multi-million-dollar ICT programs, and authoring industry-leading books, including the first on Program Governance.
Hassam Sohail Ahmed, Founder & CEO of Spotcomm Global
Achievements & Introduction: Hassam Sohail, A premier managed services providing company. Youngest CCNA & CCNA from Pakistan.Successfully running this business since last 10 years in 32 cities of Pakistan and 3 countries.
Zeeshan Sultan, Cybersecurity Specialist, Confidential
Achievements & Introduction: Zeeshan is a seasoned technologist and cyber security expert, from building products for millions of users to securing enterprises from cyber threats he has served the industry for more than a decade
Wahab Yunus, CEO & Founder of PNY Group of Companies
Achievements & Introduction: Mr. Wahab Yunus is the dynamic CEO of PNY Group, overseeing multiple ventures including the prestigious, presidential award-winning PNY Trainings. He also leads PNY Conference, fostering innovation, professional development, and educational excellence across various platforms
Syed Abu Afzal, Partner of Mazik Global
Achievements & Introduction: With around 20+ years of experience with Global Corporates Afzal is working as Partner at Mazik Global. Core focus has been on Global Expansion in terms of Products, Geographies and Channel Building. Led various mergers and acquisitions within the Group.
Saad Hussain, Founder & CEO, Kinetic Technologies
Achievements & Introduction: Saad is currently the CTO of Ballogy Inc, a sports analytics and player development company in Austin, Texas. Prior to this he worked for FiveRivers Technologies in various leadership roles for almost 17 years where he successfully managed and delivered hundreds of projects to global customers including UNOCHA, Dell, Ford, ClearCube Technology and SparkCognition to name a few.
Saad is passionate about working with startups and his new venture focusses on consulting, mentoring and strategy for early stage companies.
Event Agenda
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Welcome and Networking
7:00 PM – 7:10 PM
Opening Remarks by Organizer: Safeer ul Haq
7:10 PM – 7:20 PM
Opening Keynote by Host: PAD Chairman
7:20 PM – 7:30 PM
Keynote Address by Chief Guest Dr Haji Muhammad Rafiq Pardesi.
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Panel Discussion: Pakistan – A Talent Incubator for the World
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Networking Session
9:00 PM
Event End
Be part of this movement and explore how Pakistan is rising as a leader in tech, gaming, crypto, freelancing and digital innovation.