10Pearls University Inaugurates 10Pearls Connect, Fostering Collaboration Among Tech Professionals

10Pearls University has officially launched10Pearls Connect, an extensive networking initiative designed to unite professionals within the technology sector. This event aims to cultivate collaboration and stimulate discussions around the latest technological advancements and trends.

Karachi Event Unites Tech Leaders

Held at 10Pearls’ Karachi premises, the event saw substantial attendance from prominent figures across Pakistan's tech landscape. Attendees ranged from seasoned C-suite executives and community leaders to innovative startup founders, technology experts, enthusiastic professionals, and students.10Pearls Connect Karachiwas proudly supported by event partnersGitHubandMLSA DHA Suffa University.

Highlighting the impetus behind10Pearls Connect,Syeda Sana Hussain, Senior Director of People and Programs at 10Pearls, remarked, “Despite the remarkable success of Pakistan’s tech industry, there remains a critical demand for platforms and gatherings where visionaries can converge, exchange insights, and shape dialogues that bolster our collective ecosystem. Recognizing this void as a dedicated community builder, we introduced10Pearls Connect– an event meticulously crafted for the community, by the community.”

Engaging Sessions and Discussions

This exclusive, invite-only gathering drew over 200 professionals and was structured with dynamic speaker sessions, insightful panel discussions, and captivating fireside chats. The inaugural10Pearls Connectevent commenced with an enlightening speaker session titled"Inclusivity as a Game Changer in Tech", delivered byNida Athar, CEO ofINNOVentures Global.Atharunderscored the profound impact of gender equality and mainstreaming in fostering a more inclusive and forward-thinking technology sector.

A compelling fireside chat,"Emerging Technologies: Creating New Landscapes", was also a key feature, involvingMuhammad Salman Khan(Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer,Xord),Muhammad Aamir(Director of Engineering,10Pearls), andImran Khan(CEO,Raptr Games). This highly interactive discussion delved into the potential of NFTs, the economics of Virtual Reality, and their broader implications for both the digital economy and society at large.

Embodying its core values of community spirit and active participation, aRapid-Fire sessionon"Community Building in the Digital Age"explored strategies for industry leaders to effectively upskill and empower burgeoning communities, and even initiate their own community development endeavors. Furthermore,Faisal Anwar, Group Executive – CIO atUBL, presented a session on"The Fintech Evolution", offering valuable insights into the evolution and advancement of financial institutions within the technological ecosystem, alongside future directions for banking and user adaptability.

Concluding Panel: The Ripple Impact Theory

The event culminated with an impactful panel discussion titled"The Ripple Impact Theory: Ecosystem Makers on the Way Forward". The esteemed panelists includedOmar Abedin(CEO,PakTekhub),Sana Hussain(Senior Director of People & Programs,10Pearls),Misbah Naqvi(Co-founder & General Partner,i2iventures), andBilal Mahmood(MD,Contour Software).

During the discussion, the panel addressed the crucial role of industry leaders in fortifying the tech ecosystem. They provided perspectives on the local techpreneurial landscape and emphasized the imperative for expanding community engagement, fostering inclusivity, and instigating positive change within the socio-economic dimensions of technology.

Future Expansion Across Pakistan

Looking ahead,10Pearls Connectis set to expand its reach with forthcoming sessions scheduled inLahoreandIslamabadover the next few quarters. This expansion aligns with its primary objective: to bolster Pakistan’s technology industry and establish itself as a central platform for fostering community development and synergistic partnerships.