Pakistan is introducing a group of elite companies recognized for high-level security, transparent governance, demonstrated artificial intelligence skills, and tangible business results to the United States through Pak-US Tech Connect 2026.
Organized under the direction of the Pakistan Software Export Board, the traveling delegation features stops in Silicon Valley on October 16, Dallas on October 19, Washington, D.C., on October 21, and Chicago on October 23, 2026.
This initiative stems from Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif's goal of building stronger economic ties with the United States by creating direct connections between Pakistani technology providers and chief information officers, chief technology officers, and other top leaders at Fortune 1000 corporations.
The visiting group includes Pakistani tech executives specializing in artificial intelligence, enterprise software, cloud computing, financial technology, cybersecurity, healthcare technology, data engineering, and customer experience management. The 16 participating firms are Systems Limited, 10Pearls, NETSOL Technologies, IBEX Global Solutions, Techlogix Pakistan, Arbisoft, Folio3 Software, CureMD Healthcare, Tkxel, Strategic Systems International (SSI), Emumba, Abacus, TMC, Nextbridge, Excellence Delivered (ExD), and Addo AI.
Two up-and-coming startups, Swich and Heyeve.ai, also join the delegation to represent the domestic startup community. Swich operates as a financial technology firm featuring a Web3 merchant financial operating system, while Heyeve.ai specializes in immersive, artificial intelligence-driven legal training.
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja stated:
"Pakistani tech companies have adapted to the AI age faster than other countries while being extremely competitive in cost and with a much lower engineer attrition rate than peer nations. I am very happy that Pak-US Tech Connect will allow Pakistani tech companies to showcase their globally unique value proposition and their cutting edge AI products and services to enterprise clients in the US."
Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States, His Excellency Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, stated:
"The United States is an important market for Pakistan's technology industry, offering strong potential for mutually beneficial partnerships. Pak–US Tech Connect helps Pakistani companies build lasting relationships with American businesses and open new opportunities for trade, investment, and innovation."
Mr. Faisal Jeddy, Chief Executive Officer of the Pakistan Software Export Board, stated:
"The United States is one of Pakistan's top export markets for IT, accounting for over 50% of the country's annual technology exports. Pak–US Tech Connect helps our companies engage with Fortune 1000 decision-makers, develop strategic partnerships, and expand Pakistan's footprint in this major technology market."
International engagement remains vital in a rapidly evolving global environment. The journey assists developing Pakistani technology enterprises in grasping enterprise demands during the artificial intelligence era, uncovering fresh consumer demand, and boosting their competitive edge worldwide.
Pak-US Tech Connect 2026 forms part of official initiatives by the Government of Pakistan to expand the global footprint of the domestic information technology and IT-enabled services sector, boost foreign sales, and establish the nation as a strong hub for tech services and digital creativity.
