Pakistan Showcases AI and Big Data Expertise at TechEx Europe 2025
Amsterdam, Netherlands â September 24â25, 2025  The Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), under the Ministry of IT & Telecommunication (MoITT), successfully represented Pakistanâs IT industry at TechEx Europe 2025 â AI & Big Data Expo, held in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The participation highlighted Pakistanâs growing expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Cloud Innovation, further strengthening the countryâs presence in the European technology ecosystem.  The Pakistan Pavilion was officially inaugurated by Ambassador Syed Haider Shah, alongside PSEB Director Business Development Shahbaz Hameed and Commercial Counselor Shafiq Haider Virk. The pavilion served as a dedicated platform for showcasing Pakistanâs digital capabilities and fostering international business linkages.  A total of 21 Pakistani IT companies took part in the exhibition â 10 on-ground exhibitors and 11 represented through their European offices â attracting strong interest from global delegates seeking collaboration in outsourcing, automation, and data analytics solutions.  During the two-day event, the Pakistani delegation held focused B2B meetings with leading European tech organizations, including FAAC Technologies (Italy) and the International Trade and Investment Agency (Netherlands), to explore partnerships in AI-driven automation, investment facilitation, and trade promotion. Discussions were also initiated for setting up a dedicated Pakistan Pavilion at TechEx Europe 2026, further solidifying Pakistanâs long-term engagement with the European tech community.  A networking dinner jointly hosted by PSEB and the Embassy of Pakistan in the Netherlands brought together over 40 participants, including representatives from 15 Dutch companies and trade agencies, fostering meaningful dialogue and new collaboration opportunities.  PSEBâs participation at TechEx Europe 2025 underscored Pakistanâs potential as a reliable and innovative technology partner, while advancing the governmentâs vision to expand the countryâs IT exports and global marketâŻpresence.Â
PSEB Hosts âBuilding Tomorrowâ Event to Launch Prime Ministerâs SkillTech Pakistan Initiative
The âBuilding Tomorrowâ launch event marked a major milestone in PSEBâs journey to accelerate Pakistanâs digital transformation through the introduction of the Prime Ministerâs SkillTech Pakistan initiative. Organized under the Ministry of IT & Telecommunication (MoITT), the event unveiled a comprehensive suite of programs designed to strengthen the digital economy, equip youth with world-class skills, and enhance the global competitiveness of Pakistanâs IT and ITeS sector. As part of the Prime Ministerâs SkillTech Pakistan initiative, key programs announced included Skill Bridge Internships, Skilllift Bootcamps, Global Certification Support, Soft Skills Development, Industry Facilitation Hubs, and Global Access & Networking. Together, these initiatives aim to create a future-ready workforce, improve industry capacity, and position Pakistan as a global hub for digital innovation. The event brought together over 200 participants, including senior government officials, leading IT companies, academia, and media. Federal Minister for IT & Telecom, Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, reaffirmed the governmentâs commitment to empowering youth with globally competitive digital skills, noting, âWith SkillTech Pakistan, we are equipping our youth to lead, innovate, and transform the nationâs digital future.â The launch received wide national media coverage under the unified TechDestination Pakistan brand. It strengthened collaboration between stakeholders and reinforced PSEBâs role as a central enabler of digital growth and innovation.Â