ITCN Asia has hosted the 2nd CIO 200 Summit in Karachi, which
aims to appreciate the talent of IT professionals in different
sectors.
Speaking as the chief guest, Former State Minister and Chairman Board
of Investment Azfar Ahsan said the businessmen, policymakers, and
stakeholders in Pakistan should agree on the Charter of Business. This
charter must ensure the continuation of long-term policies and a
conducive environment for promoting local and foreign investment in
different sectors. A roadmap for economic growth should be formulated
for 25 years, followed in true letter and spirit regardless of the
country’s political situation.
He pointed out that the country has immense potential due to its
strategic location and market size to attract foreign investment from
different countries. However, the lack of uniform policies is a hurdle
to growth and economic growth in the country. He added that foreign
countries are willing to work with Pakistani businessmen, but we have
to facilitate their access to investment opportunities in multiple
sectors.
Chairman P@SHA said that Pakistan’s export of IT and IT-enabled
services recorded a consistent increase, but the continuation of
policies will further grow its value significantly. He mentioned that
Pakistan’s IT companies have delivered marvelous jobs in different
countries on mega projects, including developing UAE’s central payment
system and software solutions for renowned foreign companies.
We must build a made-in-Pakistan brand in the IT sector and expand its
outreach in different countries in collaboration with the government
and the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), he added.
Erdal Ozkaya, President Global CISO Forum Pakistan, believes that the
country has immense potential to transform itself into the tech hub of
the region because of the talent of its IT professionals. Technology
is essential in everyday business and is a game-changer with a mandate
to change history, he added.
Project Director ITCN Asia Umair Nizam said the tech event is expected
to generate over $500 million in investments and business,
significantly contributing to Pakistan’s economy. Pakistan is becoming
the regional hub of technology as we can overcome our challenges to
serve the country with hard work and smart work.
Leading global and local brands are participating in the event, such
as Google, TikTok, Microsoft, Odoo, Huawei, PTCL, and Easypaisa,
including 750 companies. The event hosted over 300 speakers and 70,000
visitors from the tech sector, including 350 foreign delegates from 17
countries, including Saudi Arabia, China, Singapore, Azerbaijan,
Bahrain, Iran, Egypt, UAE, etc. Several knowledge sessions will be
held, such as the Information Security Conference, Cloud and
Datacenter Conference, Startup Conference, E-commerce Conference,
Gaming and Animation Summit, Startup Conference, Blockchain
Conference, and The World CIO 200 Summit etc.
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