It has been officially reported by theMinistry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) that a mega, countrywide program has been declaredIndus AI Week 2026. This event is under the umbrella of the Digital Pakistan vision of the Prime Minister, whereby he seeks to make Pakistan a power player in the global ecosystem of Artificial Intelligence.
This is all you should know about the schedule, venue and major programs of this week-long initiative.
Indus AI Week 2026: Dates and Venue
| Detail | Information |
| Event Duration | Week-long engagement |
| Participants | Global tech giants, policymakers, academia, startup community |
| Event Start Date | February 9, 2026 |
| Event End Date | February 15, 2026 |
| Flagship Summit Venue | Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad |
| Main Highlight | Grand summit at the end of the event week |
Indus AI Week 2026 Key Programs
| Program Name | Focus / Purpose |
| AI for HER | Promotes gender inclusivity and empowers women in the AI economy. |
| Uraan AI Techathon 1.0 | Drives Pakistan’s journey from AI potential to real-world AI impact through competition and innovation. |
| GovTech & DefenceTech Showcase | Highlights AI-powered governance and defense technology solutions. |
| E-Sports & Gaming | Positions gaming as a high-value digital export industry. |
| National AI Training Bootcamp | Focuses on AI skill development and workforce training. |
| AR/VR & Robotics | Showcases scalable training models and industrial use cases using immersive tech and robotics. |
| Industry Expo | Features on-the-spot interviews to connect skilled talent with employers and opportunities. |
Leadership Perspectives
Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunication, Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, stated that the government has moved beyond dialogue to “tangible adoption”. She noted that by connecting the 25,000 IT graduates Pakistan produces annually with global leaders, the country is building a sustainable ecosystem.
Mr. Muhammad Zohaib Khan, former Chairman P@SHA, welcomed the initiative as a major milestone for the private sector, stating that Pakistan is ready to scale its intellectual property in Generative AI and Deep Tech. He emphasized that the world will see Pakistan not just as a back-office destination, but as a “cradle for high-end AI R&D”.
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