ISLAMABAD: Pakistan secured new technology partnerships and advanced investor engagement on Monday as the 27th Information Technology and Communications Network (ITCN) 2026 Asia Convention entered its third day, reinforcing the country’s push for digital investment and global cooperation.
The mega tech event in Lahore, Pakistan, has so far secured multiple partnerships, connectivity agreements and high-level cybersecurity engagements unfolding under the facilitation of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).
The three-day conference and exhibition is Pakistan’s largest and longest-running information and communications technology platform.
Organised by Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan, the ITCN Asia brings together government institutions, global technology firms, investors, startups and policymakers. The dedicated focus areas include artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data centres, financial technology, health technology, education technology and e-commerce.
Participants noted that coordinated support from the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has played a decisive role in aligning public institutions and private stakeholders to deliver tangible outcomes.
An event organiser said that the Council’s involvement has helped remove barriers for investors and ensured faster coordination across government agencies.
Officials stated that the SIFC’s strategic facilitation has helped streamline engagement with foreign partners and enhance investor confidence. It also ensured that digital sector initiatives remain closely aligned with Pakistan’s broader economic development goals.
Strategic partnerships and agreements continued to take shape during the event. One notable agreement was signed between the Gilgit-Baltistan Software Houses Association and Premier Cables, aimed at improving digital and communications connectivity in the region.
The agreement focuses on strengthening digital and telecommunications infrastructure in Gilgit-Baltistan to expand access, while supporting local technology businesses and enabling long-term social and economic development in remote areas.
The ICTN Asia 2026 has also emerged as an effective platform for global investment dialogue and technology cooperation, with international delegates exploring opportunities across Pakistan’s information technology, digital services and infrastructure sectors. Organisers say the event is designed to position Pakistan as a regional gateway for technology-led growth and cross-border digital trade.
A major highlight of the conference has been the Global Chief Information Security Officer Summit, which placed Pakistan’s cybersecurity landscape on the international map. The summit brought together over 500 senior cybersecurity and technology leaders from over 50 countries.
The forum was led by Dr Erdal Ozkaya, President of the Global Chief Information Security Officer Forum, and focused on strengthening international cooperation, addressing emerging cyber threats and building resilient digital systems.
With the SIFC providing consistent coordination and support, the ICTN Asia 2026 is reinforcing Pakistan’s image as a credible centre for digital innovation, global technology partnerships and cybersecurity leadership, underscoring the country’s push toward sustainable, technology-driven economic growth.
SIFC is a high-powered investor facilitation window in Pakistan, which is chaired by the Prime Minister and co-chaired by the Chief of Defence Forces/Chief of Army Staff.
