TechConnect: Future of IT in Pakistan (Online Symposium)

TeckConnect – Future of IT in Pakistan

Organized by: Alliance Good Governance Foundation
Platform: Thought Leadership Forum – Online Symposium
Date: February 26, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Online)

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 Analyst
• Hunain Zahid Kayani – Product Manager & Business Analyst (Healthcare & AI)
• Umar Akram – IT & Project Management Professional
• Mateen Abbas – SAP Financial & Management Accounting Expert
• Jahanzaib Kanwar – Google-Certified Marketing & Growth Strategy Consultant
• Sabih Ahmed Nasir – Telecom, Cloud & Cybersecurity Specialist
• Robina Naveed – IT Project Coordinator & WordPress Developer
• Nasir Ansari – PMP-Certified IT Project Manager
• Naba Mansoor – LMS Developer & Instructional Designer
• Fahad Mahmood – IT Infrastructure & Managed Services Specialist
• Shah Abdullah Raza – Senior IT Leader & Digital Transformation Expert

1. Current IT landscape – Identifying opportunities and addressing challenges.
2. Cybersecurity – Developing robust strategies to combat rising threats.
3. Emerging technologies – The impact of AI, blockchain, and cloud computing.
4. IT education – Bridging the gap between academic learning and industry needs.
5. Startup ecosystem – Exploring strategies to attract investment in IT startups.
6. 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.