United States Is the Largest Market for Pakistani IT Exports; Pak-US Tech Connect 2026 Series Receives Tremendous Response, Says Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh
CHICAGO : Pak-US Tech Connect 2026 series’ last event has been successfully organized in Chicago with the participation of the technology firms of the Midwest region, top IT firms of Pakistan, policy makers, and business leaders.
The grand finale was opened by the Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh and was co-organized by Embassy of Pakistan, Consulates, the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) and OPEN Global. In this regard, the Ambassador highlighted that the market of America is in dire need of Pakistan’s existing technical expertise and the Ambassador appealed to establish long-term and fruitful partnerships with them.
Pakistan’s top technology exporters to attend the Pak-US Tech Connect 2026 Chicago Finale.Highlights of Pak-US Tech Connect 2026 Chicago Finale.
US is the No1 Export Market for IT Products: Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh emphasized that the United States is the top export market for Pakistan’s IT industry and over the last three years, Pakistan has been organising roadshows in various parts of the world, which have successfully projected Pakistani capabilities in the field of IT.
Keynote Speeches by Key Dignitaries: Illinois State Representative Justin Slaughter, State Senator Laura Murphy and Illinois Economic Development Corporation Vice President Daniel Belfleur delivered the keynote speeches. The keynote speakers included Pakistan’s skilled labor force, competitive edge, and the potential of the country’s IT business, which was explained by the Pakistan Software Export Board( PSEB) CEO Faisal Gedi, tech startup Ignite’s CEO Bilal Abbasi, and OPEN Global President Tariq Khan, who discussed tech startups and bilateral cooperation.
Showcase of Leading Tech Firms and Panel Discussions: Prominent Pakistani technology companies—Strategic Systems International, TenPearls, Ibex, Systems Limited, Nextbridge, Adv.—are showcased and representatives from each of these companies participate in panel discussions. AI, Excellence Delivered, Folio3 and TMC showcased some of their state-of-the-art software solutions and digital services. There was also interactive panel discussion and networking sessions on the expansion of market access, outsourcing and venture investments.
In the concluding remarks, the Consul General expressed his gratitude to the participants and partners for their active involvement in the summit and underscored the importance of continued cooperation and collaboration between the government, private sector, and the Pakistani-American community to foster future trade relations.