Welcome Address: Mr. Muhammad Umair Nizam, CEO, ITCN Asia; Senior Vice Chairman, Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA)
11:00-11:10
Global Vision Keynote:
H.E. Deemah Al-Yahya, Secretary-General, Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO)
11:00-11:20
Strategic Technology Infrastructure Address:
Mr. Azfar Manzoor, Chairman, Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA)
11:20-12:00
The Digital Corridor Forum: Building Product Nations in the AI Economy
Moderator: Mr. Faisal Jeddy, CEO, Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB)
Featured perspectives
Global Investment:
Mr. Baybars Altuntas, Chairman, World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF)
International Partnerships:
Mr. Florian Walther, Country Representative for Pakistan & Kuwait, German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce
Creative Economy & Esports Growth:
Mr. Jonas Gundersen, Founder & CEO, Esports Fusion Group – Astralis
Digital Finance Transformation:
Mr. Areiel Wolanow, Managing Director, Finserv Experts
Cybersecurity & Digital Trust:
Mr. Daniel Norman, Principal Cybersecurity Consultant, Bramfitt Technology Labs, UK
12:00-12:15
Minister Ask-Me-Anything (AMA): AI Policy 2025 & National Vision –
Madam Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Federal Minister for Information Technology & Telecommunication, Government of Pakistan
12:15-12:30
Presentation of Mementos to Distinguished Guests and Partners
13:00
Networking Break
Afternoon programme · 14:00–17:00
Fintech - the bloodstream: powering the digital economy
14:00-14:30
Registration & Tea
14:30-14:40
Keynote Address: TBA
14:40-15:10
Panel Discussion: AI Adoption across Banking, Insurance, Retail & Government
Mr. Ahmad Bhinder, Digital Policy & Intelligence Director, Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO)
Mr. Umar Khan, Country Head, Visa Pakistan
Mr. Aamir Aftab, Chief Product Officer, JazzCash
Mr. Azfar Arshad Inam, CEO, Jubilee General Insurance
15:10-15:20
Global Featured Address: Mr. Areiel Wolanow, Managing Director, Finserv Experts
15:20-15:30
From Remittances to Digital Corridors: Reimagining Cross-Border Payments for South Asia
Mr. Saim Chaudhry, Head of South Asia, TapTap Send
15:45-16:15
Fireside Chat: The Future of Digital Finance in Pakistan
State Bank of Pakistan
15:30-15:45
TBA
16:15-16:45
Chairman's Ask-Me-Anything (AMA): Building Pakistan's Innovation Economy
Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority
17:00
Networking Hi-Tea
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Morning programme · 10:00–13:00
Global leadership forum – information integrity & digital trust
Timings
CoNFERENCE
10:00-10:30
Registration & Networking Breakfast
Delegate registration & VIP reception
10:30-10:40
Keynote Address: TBA
10:30-10:50
Global Featured Address: Mr. Daniel Norman, Principal Cybersecurity Consultant, Bramfitt Technology Labs, UK
10:50-11:10
Fireside Chat: Responsible AI & Regulation : Mr. Ahmad Bhinder, Digital Policy & Intelligence Director, Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO)
11:10-11:25
TBA
11:30-11:40
TBA
11:40-12:10
Live Cybersecurity Simulation by Ignite
An interactive demonstration of modern cyber threats and organizational response strategies.
12:10-12:40
Panel Discussion on Misinformation
Led by the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) Panelists: TBA
12:40-13:00
National Digital Trust Chairman's Ask-Me-Anything (AMA): Pakistan's Digital Future
Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA)
13:00
Networking Break
Afternoon programme · 14:00–17:00
Gaming, esports & creator economy — Pakistan’s new digital face
14:00-14:30
Registration & Tea
14:30-14:35
Welcome Note: TBA
14:35-14:45
Global Industry Keynote:
Mr. Fasieh Mehta, Industry Head, Google Gaming & Apps
14:45-15:05
Fireside Chat: From Local Talent to Global IP
Mr. Jonas Gundersen, Founder & CEO, Esports Fusion Group
15:05-15:15
Featured Address: Protecting Creative Identity in the Age of Generative AI
Mr. Marian Dorobanțu, Founder, ATOM; Creative Director & A&R; Brand & Narrative Strategist; AI Governance Architect
15:15-15:45
Gaming Showcase
Leading creators, gaming studios, animation companies and digital entrepreneurs share strategies for audience growth, monetization and building globally recognized digital brands.
15:45-16:15
Panel Discussion: Pakistan's Next Unicorn Industry - Gaming, Esports & Interactive Entertainment
Moderator: Mr. Raheel Iqbal, CEO, The Game Storm Studios PANELISTS: TBA
16:15-16:30
Creative Economy Fireside: Building Global Audiences from Pakistan
Senior Representative, TikTok
16:30-16:50
Creative Economy Ask-Me-Anything (AMA)
By: Youtube
17:00
Networking Hi-Tea
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Full-day programme · 09:30–17:00
Best of entrepreneurship Asia series • Globalizing creativity
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