Pakistan is set to host one of the country’s largest gatherings of technology and cybersecurity leadership on September 12, as the World CIO 200 Summit & Awards 2026 – Pakistan Edition brings together more than 800 technology executives, cybersecurity professionals and business decision makers, alongside more than 100 senior Pakistani technology leaders from overseas. The Karachi edition forms part of the World CIO 200 Roadshow 2026, a global leadership platform connecting technology and business leaders across more than 60 countries. The 2026 roadshow spans major technology markets across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and North America, with Pakistan featured among its international destinations. Powered by Global CIO Forum and organised in Pakistan by ITCN Asia, the summit will provide a high level platform for dialogue on enterprise technology, AI, cybersecurity, digital transformation, technology led business growth and organisational resilience. The Pakistan edition also marks the 4th consecutive year of the international leadership platform being hosted at the national level, reinforcing the country’s growing role in regional technology and cybersecurity conversations. The summit will be inaugurated by Dr. Erdal Ozkaya, President of the Global CISO Forum and Zarrar Hasham Khan, Federal Secretary Ministry of IT & Telecom. The event will bring together senior technology executives from Pakistan and the global Pakistani technology community, creating opportunities for knowledge exchange, strategic networking and international collaboration. Syed Abdul Qadir, Executive Director, A. F. Ferguson & Co. (PwC Pakistan), and Global Advisor to the summit, said: “This globally accredited summit and awards marks a significant step forward for Pakistan’s technology and cybersecurity leadership, bringing global leaders and their best practices together with local expertise on one platform. It is a timely opportunity for our technology and cybersecurity leaders to engage with global peers and contribute to shaping a digitally innovative and resilient Pakistan.” A central theme of the summit will be the convergence of technology innovation and cyber resilience as Pakistan’s banking, telecommunications, public sector and enterprise ecosystems become increasingly dependent on digital infrastructure. Discussions will examine how organisations can responsibly adopt emerging technologies while strengthening cybersecurity, operational resilience, data protection and enterprise risk management. The agenda will also explore the evolving role of CIOs, CISOs and technology leaders in driving business transformation and creating measurable value from digital investments. Among the confirmed speakers are Dr. Erdal Ozkaya, President, Global CISO Forum; Zarrar Hasham Khan, Federal Secretary, Ministry of IT & Telecom; Zainab Khatib, Head of Cyber and Technology Practice, FIB Lockton; Flavio Carvalho, CISO, Iberia; Syed Amir Ali, CEO & President, Meezan Bank; Kashif Hassan, Managing Director, Risk Associates; Atanur Serkan Elmasoğlu, Co-Founder, Forestall Security; Umair Aijaz, CEO, Raqami Digital; Hassan Abbas, CEO, Sky47; Humayun Farouq, CEO, Security Pact; Asad Effendi, CEO, Secure Networks; Muhammad Munaf Majeed, CEO, Server4Sale; Inayat Koreshi, Board Member, QBS Edge; Umair Sheikh, Country Director, Pakistan & Afghanistan, Trend Micro; Abdul Haseeb, Group CEO, TMC; Hafeez Aziz, Country Manager, Enterprise Business, Kaspersky; Tauseef Ur Rehman, Director, British Council; and other senior technology and business leaders.
Connecting Pakistan’s Global Technology Community A distinctive feature of the Pakistan edition will be the participation of more than 100 senior Pakistani technology executives based overseas. Their involvement is expected to create a bridge between Pakistan’s domestic technology ecosystem and international markets, enabling the exchange of expertise, investment perspectives, global practices and potential collaboration opportunities. The initiative comes at a time when Pakistan’s technology ecosystem is expanding across fintech, telecommunications, enterprise software, cybersecurity, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and digital services. The summit aims to strengthen connections between these sectors and the global technology leadership community.
Karachi as a Regional Technology Leadership Hub The summit will also spotlight Karachi’s strategic position as a centre for enterprise technology and cybersecurity dialogue in South Asia. Home to major financial institutions, telecommunications operators, technology companies, startups and large enterprises, the city provides a significant ecosystem for conversations around the future of digital business. The World CIO Roadshow initiative identifies and recognises technology leaders who are shaping enterprise innovation and digital transformation across participating markets. The 2026 platform is built around four pillars – Knowledge, Health, Human and Community with a broader focus on innovation, digital well being, human centric leadership and resilient global communities.
Event: World CIO 200 Summit & Awards 2026 – Pakistan Edition Date: September 12, 2026 Location: Karachi, Pakistan Powered by: Global CIO Forum Organised by: ITCN Asia
