Chicago Pak US Tech Connect 2026 links IT firms, officials
Co-hosted by Pakistan’s embassy, PSEB and OPEN Global, Pak US Tech Connect 2026 brought Midwest firms and Pakistani IT companies together in Chicago to explore digital partnerships.
Pak US Tech Connect 2026 in Chicago was co-hosted by Pakistan’s embassy in Washington, the Pakistan Software Export Board and OPEN Global.
Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh opened the event and urged U.S. firms to tap Pakistan’s young, skilled and cost-competitive tech workforce.
Illinois lawmakers and the state’s economic development body joined PSEB, Ignite and OPEN Global speakers.
Pakistani firms including 10Pearls, Systems Limited, Addo AI and others showcased offerings; panels focused on U.S. market entry beyond outsourcing.
Networking sessions linked Midwest companies with the visiting Pakistani delegation for possible follow-up deals.