The highly anticipated, Indus AI Week 2026, has begun in Islamabad from 9 to 15 February 2026, a national platform on artificial intelligence led by the Ministry of Information Technology & Telecommunication. The week-long next-generation engagement marks a significant milestone in the country’s digital journey, bringing together government leadership, international industry pioneers, academia, and the youth to accelerate AI awareness and practical adoption.
As a lead sponsor, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has participated in Indus AI Week 2026, Pakistan’s national platform for artificial intelligence, contributing industry perspective and practical AI applications to support the country’s evolving AI agenda. The program is designed as a multi layered platform to move artificial intelligence from policy discussion into real world engagement through three strategic pillars: a high level summit, an innovation arena, and nationwide activities.
At the event, PTCL will demonstrate its evolution from a telecom services provider to an AI-enabled tech company, supported by e&’s global innovation capabilities, enabling responsible, scalable, and locally relevant AI adoption across Pakistan’s digital ecosystem. PTCL is in the process of actively building Pakistan’s latest AI infrastructure and investing in high-performance GPU capabilities to strengthen AI stacks and support advanced computing, data processing, and next-generation AI workloads.
PTCL’s on-ground presence will include an industry showcase featuring eight AI-driven use cases, comprising four powered by e&, three PTCL Business Solutions, and one accessibility-focused AI use case by ConnectHear, highlighting real-world application of AI across operational, enterprise, and inclusive digital environments.
The Indus AI Summit will convene a rare assembly of global leaders shaping the future of Sovereign AI and AGI, with direct experience in building, governing, and operating intelligence at national and planetary scale. Confirmed participants include H.E. Dr Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr, a global authority on AI as a national capability, Dr Randolph Goebel, one of the world’s leading experts on AGI and large-scale cognitive systems, Dominic Williams, Founder of the DFINITY Foundation and a leading voice on open and sovereign AI ecosystems, and Dr Michael Sung, a recognised expert on AI platforms, innovation economics, and system-level technology trajectories.
As part of the AI Summit, Hatem Bamatraf, President and CEO, PTCL & Ufone, will deliver a keynote address focused on translating AI ambition into national impact and the role of industry in supporting Pakistan’s long-term digital and economic progress.
Week will transition into the Innovation, Learning, and Engagement Arena, taking place on 9 and 10 February 2026 in Islamabad. The Arena is designed as a deliveryfocused platform to translate strategic intent into practical capability, hosting a curated suite of eleven flagship programmes spanning skills, innovation, and applied experimentation. Key initiatives include Uraan AI Techathon 1.0, Pakistan’s first national AI-focused techathon, the AI for Her initiative, and the National AI Training Bootcamp, alongside specialised tracks such as the AI Wrapper Competition, Game Jam, and Cloud Credit Sprint. Collectively, these programmes enable participants to move from ideation to scalable solutions across priority sectors including healthcare, agriculture, and fintech.
highlighting the growing maturity and depth of the national AI ecosystem. Participating organisations include Devsinc, Netsol, Snsskies, Zemotify, and WAI Advance Industries. These companies and their leadership will demonstrate Pakistan’s readiness to compete and collaborate within the eAI global community.
Interactive and experiential components will further deepen engagement, including a Technology and Innovation Hub for startups, an Industry Expo, and dedicated GovTech and DefenceTech Showcases. Attendees will also experience the AR, VR, and Robotics Showcase, featuring locally developed hardware and applied innovations, alongside the Indus eSports Championship, highlighting the convergence of AI, gaming, and immersive technologies. In parallel, co-branded activities will be hosted by universities and institutions across Pakistan to ensure broad-based national participation beyond the main venue.
The scale and ambition of Indus AI Week 2026 are supported by a strong ecosystem of sponsors and strategic partners. Jazz and PTCL Ufone lead private-sector participation as primary sponsors, complemented by partnerships with the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), P@SHA, the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, Ignite National Technology Fund, and the Special Education Department. Technical support is provided by the Special Communications Organization (SCO), Uraan Pakistan, and the Center for Excellence in Gaming and Animation (CEGA).
Together, these engagements position Indus AI Week 2026 as a national effort to strengthen Pakistan’s AI readiness, build indigenous capability, and enable meaningful collaboration with international partners and investors across the AI value chain, reinforcing Artificial Intelligence as a driver of economic growth, institutional performance and long-term competitiveness.
PTCL’s participation reflects its continued commitment to supporting the Government of Pakistan and the broader AI ecosystem by strengthening digital foundations, enabling adoption at scale, and contributing to long-term national priorities.
