Pakistan Software Houses Association for IT and ITES is set to convene a high-level CXO Networking Dinner in Islamabad as part of Indus AI Week, providing a dedicated platform for senior technology leaders, founders, investors, and policymakers to engage in focused dialogue. The invite-only gathering, branded as the HBL P@SHA CXO Meetup, reflects P@SHA’s ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration across Pakistan’s technology ecosystem while aligning industry priorities with the country’s broader digital objectives. Scheduled for February 10, 2026, the event is expected to bring together a cross-section of decision-makers from the technology, banking, and innovation sectors for an evening of strategic interaction.
The CXO Networking Dinner is being held under the wider Indus AI Week framework, which aims to promote conversations around artificial intelligence, advanced technologies, and innovation-led growth. According to details shared by P@SHA, the event is designed to encourage open exchanges on digital transformation, policy alignment, and emerging opportunities for the local tech industry. Zarrar Khan, Secretary of Ministry of IT and Telecommunication Pakistan, is attending as Guest of Honor, highlighting the importance of public and private sector engagement in shaping Pakistan’s digital future. The participation of senior government leadership alongside industry executives signals the growing emphasis on coordinated efforts to support innovation, exports, and skills development.
The event has received strong backing from leading organizations across finance, technology, and research. HBL is serving as the title sponsor, while Systems Limited, NETSOL Technologies Inc., and Devsinc have joined as platinum sponsors. Center for Advanced Research in Engineering is participating as a gold sponsor, with Global Dispatch Management BPO supporting the gathering as a silver sponsor. This diverse sponsor lineup reflects the broad interest in creating collaborative spaces that bring together stakeholders from across Pakistan’s digital economy, spanning software development, financial services, research, and business process outsourcing.
In addition to corporate sponsors and invited CXOs, several members of the P@SHA Council of Executives Committee are also expected to attend the dinner, further enriching the discussions. These include Sajjad Syed, Muhammad Umair Nizam, Raheel Iqbal, Muhammad Haris Naseer, Usman Akbar, Abdul Wahab, Nadia Iqbal, Dr. Sonia Saleem, Salman Dar, and Sheikh Abdul Qadir. Their presence offers participants an opportunity to engage directly with leadership involved in industry advocacy and strategic direction. By hosting this exclusive gathering during Indus AI Week, P@SHA continues to emphasize dialogue-driven engagement as a means to strengthen partnerships and support the steady growth of Pakistan’s technology sector.
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