Pakistan-U.S. Tech Connect draws strong Midwest business participation in Chicago
The Pakistan-U.S. Tech Connect 2026 conference in Chicago brought together business leaders and policymakers to foster partnerships in the digital economy. The event emphasized Pakistan's potential as a source of high-quality, cost-effective tech talent for American companies.
Why it matters
Strengthening technological ties between the U.S. and Pakistan could drive economic growth and provide American firms with access to a growing pool of skilled labor.
Pakistan - U.S. Tech Connect 2026, co-hosted by the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, D.C., the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) and OPEN Global, brought together a large number of companies from across the American Midwest, Pakistani technology firms, policymakers and business leaders to explore commercial partnerships and opportunities in the digital economy.
Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, opened the conference, highlighting the potential for stronger technology cooperation between the two countries. He underscored the opportunity to connect Pakistan's growing technology capabilities with American business needs through sustained, mutually beneficial partnerships.
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Drawing attention to Pakistan's youthful demography, Ambassador Sheikh encouraged US technology companies to enhance their profitability by opting for Pakistan's low cost and high quality human capital.
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