TechConnect: Future of IT in Pakistan (Online Symposium)

Shabbir Hussain & Husna Khattack

The Alliance Good Governance Foundation hosted an insightful online symposium titled “TechConnect: Future of IT in Pakistan”, bringing together a diverse panel of seasoned professionals to explore the opportunities, challenges, and transformative potential of Pakistan’s IT industry.The event opened with welcoming remarks by moderator Shabbir Hussain, who emphasized the importance of the IT sector in national development. He highlighted the need for dialogue around cybersecurity, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and innovation to position Pakistan as a competitive player in the global tech ecosystem.

Asif Iqbal – Cybersecurity & IT AnalystHunain Zahid Kayani – Product Manager & Business Analyst (Healthcare & AI)Umar Akram – IT & Project Management ProfessionalMateen Abbas – SAP Financial & Management Accounting ExpertJahanzaib Kanwar – Google-Certified Marketing & Growth Strategy ConsultantSabih Ahmed Nasir – Telecom, Cloud & Cybersecurity SpecialistRobina Naveed – IT Project Coordinator & WordPress DeveloperNasir Ansari – PMP-Certified IT Project ManagerNaba Mansoor – LMS Developer & Instructional DesignerFahad Mahmood – IT Infrastructure & Managed Services SpecialistShah Abdullah Raza – Senior IT Leader & Digital Transformation Expert

Current IT landscape – Identifying opportunities and addressing challenges.Cybersecurity – Developing robust strategies to combat rising threats.Emerging technologies – The impact of AI, blockchain, and cloud computing.IT education – Bridging the gap between academic learning and industry needs.Startup ecosystem – Exploring strategies to attract investment in IT startups.Digital transformation – Understanding trends shaping Pakistan’s tech future.The session featured a dynamic exchange of insights and practical recommendations, followed by an interactive Q&A session with participants from across the country.

Closing Remarks were delivered by Dr. Tariq Khan, Convener of the Alliance Good Governance Foundation, who thanked the speakers and attendees. He emphasized the critical role of collaboration, innovation, and governance in shaping a resilient and future-ready IT sector in Pakistan.The symposium concluded with a call to continue such knowledge-sharing initiatives to strengthen Pakistan’s digital economy and technology leadership.