ISLAMABAD: The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) and digital operator Jazz have partnered to bring Pakistan’s first ‘5G Innovation Hackathon.’ The ground-breaking initiative aims to harness the great potential of 5G technology and other cutting-edge innovations.
It is hoped that the initiative will augur well for addressing critical challenges in Pakistan’s important sectors, including education, financial services, health, climate change, disaster management, agri-tech and Industry 4.0.
NUST and Jazz have also welcomed Code for Pakistan as the implementation partner, having many years of experience in holding successful hackathons.
Moreover, the National Information Technology Board and Opps, a mobile and consumer electronics manufacturer, have also joined hands for the hackathon. By bringing together bright minds, entrepreneurs, and developers, the hackathon would serve as a breeding ground for new ideas and solutions that could shape the future of telecommunications in the country.
Initiative to Power Digital Revolution in Pakistan
Both organizations believed that the event would empower local talent and ensure Pakistan’s presence at the forefront of the digital revolution, paving the way for an innovative and more connected future.
Syed Fakhar Ahmed, Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer at Jazz, said that empowering a developing country like Pakistan to overcome its longstanding challenges depends on the pursuit of viable solutions through digital technology, a mission championed by events such as the 5G Innovation Hackathon.
He said that as Pakistan’s foremost digital operator and a trailblazer in digital innovation, Jazz is proud to have established the country’s first 5G Innovation Lab at NUST, and envisions the hackathon to bridge the gaps that challenge the nation.
Dr Hammad Cheema, Principal and Dean SINES at NUST, said they are thrilled to host the 5G Innovation Hackathon at the campus, an event that brings together the brightest minds in technology and innovation to ignite creative sparks that will shape the future.
