Conference Agenda – ITCN ASIA

Tuesday, 22 September 2026

Morning programme · 10:00–13:00: The inaugural

Timings

CoNFERENCE

10:30–11:00

Registration & Networking

11:00–11:05

Welcome Address: Muhammad Umair Nizam, CEO-ITCN Asia

11:05–11:15

Virtual Global Vision Keynote

H.E. Deemah Al-Yahya, Secretary-General, Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO)

11:15–11:20

Connecting Through Technology: Building a Digital Future for Shared Prosperity

Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim, CEO, ICCD Holding Company

11:20–11:25

Powering Pakistan’s AI & Technology Economy Through Special Technology Zones

Mr. Azfar Manzoor, Chairman, Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA)

11:25–11:30

NTC’s Role In Building Pakistan's Secure, Connected And Intelligent Digital Future

Maj. Gen. (R) Ali Farhan, HI (M), Managing Director, National Telecommunication Corporation

11:30–11:35

Catalysing Strategic Investment: SIFC’s Role in Advancing Pakistan’s Digital Economy

Syed Nadir Hussain Shah, Project Director IT & Telecom, Special Investment Facilitation Council

11:35–11:40

Igniting Pakistan’s Digital Future: Talent, Startups & Innovation

Mr. Muhammad Bilal Abbasi, Chief Executive Officer, Ignite – National Technology Fund

11:40–11:45

Responsible AI, Regulation & Pakistan’s Digital Future

Mr. Mohammad J. Sear, Vice Chairperson, Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA)

11:45–11:50

Connecting the Unconnected: Expanding Digital Opportunity Across Pakistan

Mr. Chaudhry Mudassar Naveed, Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund

11:50–12:20

The Digital Corridor Forum: Building Product Nations In The AI Economy

Discussion Lead: Mr. Hamza Saeed Orakzai, Chief Market Development Officer, STZA
Featured Contributors:
-Global Investment: Mr. Baybars Altuntas, Chairman, World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF)
– Venture Building & Market Expansion: Mr. Yassir El Ismaili El Idrissi, Managing Partner, 1MoreThing Ventures
– Digital Finance Transformation:Mr. Areiel Wolanow, Managing Director, Finserv Experts
– Creative Economy Growth: Ms. Zeba Qureshi, Senior Strategist, YouTube, TikTok, Amazon Web Services & BBC Global
– Global Talent & Workforce Mobility: Mr. Daniel Gautsch — Implementation Manager, EU–Talent Partnership Pakistan, GIZ Pakistan

12:20–12:25

From Services To Products: Powering Pakistan’s Next Chapter Of Technology Exports

Mr. Faisal Jeddy, CEO, Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB)

12:25–12:30

Chief Guest Address: Sindh’s Digital Future: Innovation, Investment and Inclusive Growth

Mr. Muhammad Ali Rashid, Special Assistant to CM for S&ITD, Government of Sindh

12:30–12:40

Presentation of Mementos to Distinguished Guests & Partners

13:00

Session Concluded

Afternoon programme · 1:45 PM – 5:10 PM

Pakistan Investor Summit 2026 – by NIC Karachi

1:45 PM

Registration

2:00 PM

Meet and Greet

2:30 PM

Tilawat and National Anthem

2:35 PM

PD remarks and his vision

2:45 PM

Find my Doctor/ Saad Siddiqui

2:55 PM

NIC Sialkot
Mishaal Khan (Head of Program)
Topic: From Vision to Cohort (10 Minute Slot at ITCN)

3:05 PM

Global Angel Capital: Positioning Pakistani Startups for International Investment

Mr. Baybars Altuntas, Chairman, World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF) – For Global Featured Address

3:15 PM

FinTech as an Investment Catalyst: Powering Pakistan’s Next Digital Economy Mr. Areiel Wolanow, Managing Director, Finserv Experts- For Global Featured Address

3:20 PM

2–3 prominent investors discussing where smart capital is going

3:55 PM

Faysal Ghauri (Chief Digital Officer, Tracking)

4:05 PM

Announcements of our startups who have raised investments

4:15 PM

5 startups × 6 min: Problem → Solution → Traction → Market → Investment Ask

4:45 PM

Dr. Wael Eldesouki Bedda (Sec. General, SKSEED (Saleh Kamel Sustainable Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development)

4:50 PM

The Agentic AI Era Is Here: Build It. Trust It. Scale It Mr. Kashif Ul Haque (Country Head, CISCO Pakistan)

4:55 PM

Gilgit-Baltistan’s Digital Investment Potential: Connectivity, Innovation and Regional Growth Mr. Zameer Abbas, Secretary IT, Gilgit-Baltistan

5:00 PM

Mr. Rafique Ahmed Buriro (Additional Secretary (IT & Telecom)

5:10 PM

Closing remarks, QR code for decks/deal room, refreshments

Wednesday, 23 September 2026

Full-day programme · 10:00–17:00

Timings

CoNFERENCE

10:30 – 10:40

Welcome and Introduction

Host opens the session and sets the ground rules

10:40 – 11:35

Panel 1 The Skills That Survive

What AI changes about careers, and what Pakistan should be learning now. Guided discussion and audience Q&A.

Muhammad Saad — Moderator, Special Technology Zones Authority

Faisal Jeddy — Chief Executive Officer, Pakistan Software Export Board

Dr. Akif Khan — MD, KPITB

Asif Peer — Group CEO & Managing Director, Systems Limited

Hamza Khokhar — Chief AI Officer, Jazz World

11:35 – 11:45

Shields and Photograph

STZA presents to the Panel 1 speakers and moderator

11:45 – 11:55

Changeover

Panel 2 seated, audience resettled

11:55 AM – 12:50 PM

Panel 2 The Machines Behind the Work

Investing in Pakistan’s computing infrastructure, and getting institutions to adopt it. Guided discussion and audience Q&A.

Ashhar Naeem — Moderator, Special Technology Zones Authority

Hassan Abbas — Chief Executive Officer, Sky47 Limited

Rumman Dar — Chief Executive Officer, Indus Cloud

Brig Syed Nadir Hussain Shah – Project Director, IT&T, SIFC

Atif Mahmood Tahir — Chief Operating Officer, Multinet Pakistan

12:50 – 1:00

Shields, Group Photograph and Closing Remarks

STZA presents to the Panel 2 speakers and moderator. Host closes the session.

1:00

Refreshments and Networking

All guests, speakers and delegates

Thursday, 24 September 2026

Full-day programme · 10:00–17:00

Timings

CoNFERENCE

10:30 – 10:55

Registration

11:00 – 11:30

Opening Session

Recitation of Holy Quran
National Anthem of Pakistan
Welcome Remarks by FPCCI President – Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh
Opening Remarks by ICCD – Director IRD – Ms. Aalia Jafar
Speech by Guest of Honor – Secretary-General of SKSEED – Dr. Wael Bedda

11:30 – 11:45

Spotlight Session: Women’s Empowerment in the Creative Industries: Trends, Challenges and Prospects

Presented by: Ms. Semiha Abdullah, Coordinator – Partnerships and Technical Cooperation Division (SESRIC)

11:45 – 11:50

Remarks by Secretary-General of Maida Nazir Organization for Women’s Economic Empowerment – Ms. Natavan Mammadova

11:50 – 11:55

Keynote Speech by Workshop Sponsor: Mr. Arshad Shaiq, Director Operations, Pakistan Cables Limited

12:00 – 01:00

Workshop 1: The Future of Work in Cultural and Creative Industries

Organizer: OIC Labour Centre

Opening Remarks: Mr. Akshin Vahabzada, PR & Communications Officer, OIC-LC

Workshop Trainer: Ms. Sonal Dhanani, Founder of Parindey Wellbeing & Development

Tuesday, 22 September 2026

Morning programme · 10:00–13:00: The inaugural

Timings

CoNFERENCE

10:30–11:00

Registration & Networking

11:00–11:05

11:05–11:15

Virtual Global Vision Keynote

11:15–11:20

Connecting Through Technology: Building a Digital Future for Shared Prosperity

11:20–11:25

Powering Pakistan’s AI & Technology Economy Through Special Technology Zones

11:25–11:30

NTC’s Role In Building Pakistan's Secure, Connected And Intelligent Digital Future

11:30–11:35

Catalysing Strategic Investment: SIFC’s Role in Advancing Pakistan’s Digital Economy

11:35–11:40

Igniting Pakistan’s Digital Future: Talent, Startups & Innovation

11:40–11:45

Responsible AI, Regulation & Pakistan’s Digital Future

11:45–11:50

Connecting the Unconnected: Expanding Digital Opportunity Across Pakistan

11:50–12:20

The Digital Corridor Forum: Building Product Nations In The AI Economy

12:20–12:25

From Services To Products: Powering Pakistan’s Next Chapter Of Technology Exports

12:25–12:30

Chief Guest Address: Sindh’s Digital Future: Innovation, Investment and Inclusive Growth

12:30–12:40

Presentation of Mementos to Distinguished Guests & Partners

13:00

Session Concluded

Afternoon programme · 1:45 PM – 5:10 PM

Pakistan Investor Summit 2026 – by NIC Karachi

1:45 PM

Registration

2:00 PM

Meet and Greet

2:30 PM

Tilawat and National Anthem

2:35 PM

PD remarks and his vision

2:45 PM

Find my Doctor/ Saad Siddiqui

2:55 PM

NIC Sialkot Mishaal Khan (Head of Program) Topic: From Vision to Cohort (10 Minute Slot at ITCN)

3:05 PM

Global Angel Capital: Positioning Pakistani Startups for International Investment

3:15 PM

FinTech as an Investment Catalyst: Powering Pakistan’s Next Digital Economy Mr. Areiel Wolanow, Managing Director, Finserv Experts- For Global Featured Address

3:20 PM

2–3 prominent investors discussing where smart capital is going

3:55 PM

Faysal Ghauri (Chief Digital Officer, Tracking)

4:05 PM

Announcements of our startups who have raised investments

4:15 PM

5 startups × 6 min: Problem → Solution → Traction → Market → Investment Ask

4:45 PM

Dr. Wael Eldesouki Bedda (Sec. General, SKSEED (Saleh Kamel Sustainable Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development)

4:50 PM

The Agentic AI Era Is Here: Build It. Trust It. Scale It Mr. Kashif Ul Haque (Country Head, CISCO Pakistan)

4:55 PM

Gilgit-Baltistan’s Digital Investment Potential: Connectivity, Innovation and Regional Growth Mr. Zameer Abbas, Secretary IT, Gilgit-Baltistan

5:00 PM

Mr. Rafique Ahmed Buriro (Additional Secretary (IT & Telecom)

5:10 PM

Closing remarks, QR code for decks/deal room, refreshments

Wednesday, 23 September 2026

Full-day programme · 10:00–17:00

Timings

CoNFERENCE

10:30 – 10:40

Welcome and Introduction

10:40 – 11:35

Panel 1 The Skills That Survive

11:35 – 11:45

Shields and Photograph

11:45 – 11:55

NIC Sialkot
Mishaal Khan (Head of Program)
Topic: From Vision to Cohort (10 Minute Slot at ITCN)