San Francisco, 17 October 2026(Kamran Raja)Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States, H.E. Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, highlighted existing Pakistan–U.S. technology partnerships and underscored the vast potential for mutually beneficial investment and cooperation in emerging technologies at Pak–U.S. Tech Connect 2026 in Silicon Valley.
The event aimed to promote collaboration between Pakistan and the United States in technology, innovation, and digital enterprises, while showcasing Pakistan’s growing information technology (IT) sector as a competitive destination for investment and business partnerships.
Pak–U.S. Tech Connect 2026 marked the third edition of the Tech Investment Conference series, initiated by the Embassy of Pakistan and the Consulates General of Pakistan in the United States in coordination with the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB). Following the Silicon Valley event, subsequent conferences are scheduled in Dallas, Washington, D.C., and Chicago on 19, 21, and 23 October 2026, respectively.
The Silicon Valley event brought together representatives of Pakistani technology companies, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders to explore collaboration opportunities and strengthen linkages between Pakistan’s technology sector and the Silicon Valley ecosystem. The programme featured presentations by leading Pakistani IT companies, discussions on investment opportunities, and exchanges of perspectives on expanding technology businesses in the U.S. market.
A panel discussion titled “Pakistan to Silicon Valley – Building and Scaling Global Tech Companies” explored strategies for entering the U.S. market, securing enterprise customers, scaling global teams, and leveraging emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. A fireside chat further examined business opportunities in the U.S. technology sector.
In his keynote address and closing remarks, Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh emphasised the importance of strengthening Pakistan–U.S. economic engagement through technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. He highlighted Pakistan’s growing IT capabilities and encouraged Pakistani and American businesses to forge mutually beneficial partnerships, expand market access, and invest in emerging technologies.
The Ambassador noted that Pakistan’s skilled human capital, technological capabilities, and favourable demographic profile offered significant opportunities for international businesses seeking cost-effective, high-quality technology solutions. He stressed the importance of translating these strengths into sustainable partnerships that promote innovation and strengthen bilateral economic ties.
Ambassador Sheikh reaffirmed the Embassy’s commitment to facilitating long-term connections between businesses, investors, entrepreneurs, and technology stakeholders in both countries. He observed that initiatives such as Pak–U.S. Tech Connect provide an important platform to showcase Pakistan’s technological capabilities, attract investment, and advance innovation-driven cooperation.
The Ambassador also urged members of the Pakistani diaspora, technology professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders in Silicon Valley and across the U.S. West Coast to contribute to the collective effort to position Pakistan as a competitive global technology destination, recognised for its quality talent, cost competitiveness, and innovation potential.
Pak–U.S. Tech Connect 2026 underscores Pakistan’s commitment to technology-led economic diplomacy and to expanding investment, innovation, and business cooperation with the United States.