America is biggest market for Pakistani IT exports, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh

Purpose of Pak-America Tech Connect is to introduce technical capabilities of our youth in American market, Pakistani Ambassador

Washington: Pakistan's Ambassador to America Muhammad Rizwan Sheikh has said that America is biggest market for Pakistani IT exports, purpose of Pak-America Tech Connect 2026 is to introduce technical capabilities and efforts of our youth in American market.

According to statement issued from Pakistani Embassy, he said this during inauguration and address at ceremony of Pakistan-America Tech Connect 2026 organized in Chicago with joint cooperation of Pakistani Embassy, Consulate, Pakistan Software Export Board and OPEN Global.

Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh said that Pak-America Tech Connect 2026 series has received immense appreciation, over last three years through annual road shows all-round capabilities of Pakistani tech firms are being introduced on global platform.

He said that leading IT companies of Pakistan have demonstrated their advanced products and growing creativity in Pak-America Tech Connect 2026 series which is commendable, Pak-America Tech series is an ongoing process and its better results will be achieved gradually.

On this occasion, Illinois State Representative Justin Slaughter and State Senator Laura Murphy addressed Pak-America Tech Connect 2026. Vice President for Foreign Direct Investment of Illinois Economic Development Corporation Daniel Bellefleur informed participants about state economic development.

CEO of Pakistan Software Export Board Faisal Jhedi highlighted abundant business opportunities present in field of information technology in Pakistan and highlighted country's skilled manpower, competitive edge and growing innovation-based capabilities. CEO of Ignite Bilal Abbasi spoke on Pakistani startup ecosystem while President of OPEN Global Tariq Khan expressed views on bilateral cooperation opportunities.

Pakistani tech companies gave detailed presentations based on their technical capabilities and services for American business enterprises. Strategic Systems International, Ten Pearls, Abacus, Systems Limited, Nextbridge, Advo AI, Excellence Delivered, Folio3 and TMC participated in Pak-America 2026 Tech Connect. Panel discussions were also organized for Pakistani tech companies on access to American market, expansion of enterprise partnership and topics of American needs.

On this occasion, detailed discussion was held on effective entry into American market for tech companies based in Pakistan, expectations of investors and buyers and possibilities of outsourcing.

In Pak-America Tech Connect 2026, networking sessions, exchange of views on business needs and possible partnerships between Midwest companies and Pakistani delegation was held. American and Pakistani business representatives expressed determination to increase future contacts, possible partnerships and trade cooperation. In concluding address, Consul General Zaman Mehdi thanked participants and partners while appreciating full cooperation of government, private sector and Pakistani-American community.