Goals: Build structure, engage the community, and set the agenda.
Form Core Leadership & Working Committees (Training, Networking, Policy, Academia, Global Linkages).
Launch branding & digital presence (website, LinkedIn, Facebook, WhatsApp/Slack communities).
Publish a Vision Paper: “Empowering IT Professionals – Building Pakistan’s Digital Workforce.”
Map stakeholders: IT companies, freelancers, academia, certification bodies, policymakers (MoITT, PSEB, PASHA).
Initiate membership drive with early registration perks (recognition certificates, access to mentorship groups).
Goals: Deliver value to members and start policy/industry engagement.
Conduct first online training bootcamp (e.g., cloud computing, cybersecurity, or AI tools).
Organize a Policy Roundtable on IT taxation, freelancing regulations, or export promotion.
Launch Mentorship Circles (pairing experienced IT professionals with young graduates/freelancers).
Kick off Industry–Academia Dialogue with 1–2 universities to align curriculum with industry needs.
Start planning the Annual IT Professionals Summit (themes, partners, sponsors).
Goals: Demonstrate impact, expand reach, and build global credibility.
Publish first Policy Brief (e.g., “Freelancing & IT Exports: Unlocking Pakistan’s Potential”).
Host a Networking Meetup / Mini-Conference in a major city (Karachi/Lahore/Islamabad).
Pilot Global Linkages Initiative by connecting with 1–2 international IT associations or B2B matchmaking platforms.
Launch Certification Support Program (discounted or co-branded certification with global bodies like Microsoft, Cisco, AWS).
Issue Quarterly Impact Report summarizing membership growth, trainings, partnerships, and advocacy milestones.
✅ By the end of 3 months, AITPF will have:
A structured leadership and membership base.
A strong digital presence & active community.
Delivered at least one training, one mentorship program, and one policy roundtable.
Published a vision paper & policy brief.
Hosted its first networking event.
Established initial international linkages.