San Francisco: Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh highlighted existing Pakistan-U.S. technology partnerships and the potential for investment in emerging technologies during the Pak-U.S. Tech Connect 2026 event in Silicon Valley. The initiative aims to enhance collaboration between the two nations in technology, innovation, and digital enterprises.
According to Press Information Department, this event marked the third edition of the Tech Investment Conference series, organized by the Embassy of Pakistan and the Consulates General in the United States in collaboration with the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB). The conference series began in San Francisco and will continue in Dallas, Washington, D.C., and Chicago on October 19, 21, and 23, respectively.
The Silicon Valley event brought together Pakistani technology companies, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders to explore collaboration opportunities and strengthen ties between Pakistan’s technology sector and the Silicon Valley ecosystem. The program included presentations by Pakistani IT companies, discussions on collaboration prospects, and exchanges of experiences on promoting and scaling technology businesses in the U.S. market.
Discussions during the event focused on Pakistan’s expanding IT landscape and its potential as a hub for technology partnerships, investment, and digital innovation. A panel discussion titled “Pakistan to Silicon Valley – Building and Scaling Global Tech Companies” explored experiences related to entering the U.S. market, securing enterprise customers, scaling global teams, and leveraging emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
Ambassador Sheikh, in his keynote address, emphasized the importance of strengthening economic engagement between Pakistan and the U.S. through technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. He highlighted Pakistan’s IT sector’s potential and encouraged collaboration to develop mutually beneficial partnerships, expand market access, and promote investments in emerging technologies.
The Ambassador reiterated the Embassy’s commitment to fostering long-term connections between businesses and technology stakeholders in both countries. He noted that initiatives like the Pak-U.S. Tech Connect offer valuable platforms to showcase Pakistan’s technological capabilities and foster innovation-driven partnerships as a critical component of sustainable economic ties between Pakistan and the United States. Ambassador Sheikh also urged the Pakistani diaspora and professionals in Silicon Valley and the U.S. West Coast to participate in efforts to brand Pakistan as a competitive tech destination.