Pakistan showcases 20 tech firms at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh urges Pakistani firms to build commercial partnerships in Silicon Valley and expand their presence in the US market
WASHINGTON: Pakistan showcased around 20 technology companies at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco, seeking to attract investment, expand its international market presence and strengthen commercial partnerships with the United States.
The companies participated through the Pakistan Pavilion at the three-day technology conference, held from October 13 to 15 at Moscone West, where they presented products and innovative solutions across various technology sectors.
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, visited the pavilion on Thursday and urged participating firms to use the opportunity to establish long-term commercial relationships and explore investment opportunities in the American market.
According to a statement issued by the Pakistan Embassy in Washington, the ambassador assured the companies of support from Pakistani diplomatic missions in the US in developing business connections with American partners.
He highlighted the capabilities of Pakistan’s technology industry and called for stronger bilateral cooperation in information technology, innovation and digital entrepreneurship.
The ambassador also encouraged participating firms to promote Pakistan as a competitive and reliable partner in the global digital economy.
During his visit, company representatives briefed him on their products, technological solutions and plans to expand operations in the US market.
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