The +92Disrupt conference, hosted by Katalyst Labs, brought together over 850 tech startup founders, investors, and students to explore how Pakistan’s youth can harness technology to drive economic transformation. The two-day event highlighted the country’s immense potential in IT and technology sectors, positioning Pakistan as a prime destination for investment.
Jehan Ara, CEO and founder of Katalyst Labs, addressed the audience, emphasizing the critical role of technology in solving public challenges. She called for greater support from relevant stakeholders for the numerous tech startups operating in the country. The conference offered an opportunity for entrepreneurs to network, share experiences, and learn from each other.
Prominent speakers at the event included leading figures from the IT and financial sectors, such as Zaid Inam, Maheen Rahman, Asad Malik, and Atif Awan, who highlighted technology as the backbone of the economy. They stressed the need for an enabling environment to attract investment in key sectors of Pakistan’s economy.
HR expert Marriyum Haroon expressed her belief that the event demonstrated how Pakistani youth are leading the charge in the global IT revolution.
An AI Challenge Competition was also held during the conference, with a team of female students from NED University of Engineering and Technology emerging as the winners. The team was thrilled to have their application recognized as the top tech innovation at the event.
The +92Disrupt conference successfully highlighted Pakistan’s thriving tech startups and their critical role in driving economic growth through innovative technological solutions. The event served as a platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and investment attraction in Pakistan’s dynamic tech sector.
