The World CIO 200 Summit 2025 Pakistan Edition, powered by ITCN Asia, is being organized by Global CIO Forum, successfully concluded at PC Hotel, Karachi, bringing together leading CIOs, technology leaders, and innovators to discuss the theme โDawn of a New Decade.โ This event, powered by ITCN Asia, is being organized by Global CIO Forum under the visionary leadership of Muhammad Umair Nizam, ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ- ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ข๐, with the support and guidance of ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐ฌ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ Dr. Erdal Ozkaya, ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฆ and Syed Abdul Qadir PMP, CISA, ISO LA, ๐๐ฑ๐๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ-๐.๐ . ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง & ๐๐จ.
The event commenced with a Qirat and the National Anthem, followed by a warm welcome note by the Master of Ceremony, Syed Shafaat Ali. The summit set the tone for insightful discussions with an opening address by Dr. Erdal Ozkaya, President of the Global CISO Forum, and an introduction to ITCN by Muhammad Umair Nizam.
Key Highlights of the Summit:
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Keynote addresses from influential industry leaders, including Syed Abdul Qadir (PwC Pakistan), Syed Amir Ali (Deputy CEO, Meezan Bank), Muhammad Zohaib Khan (Chairman, P@SHA), Muhammad Azfar Ahsan (Chairman, Nutshell Group), and Hussein Hassanali (President, ISACA Karachi Chapter).
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An engaging fireside chat with Zainab Hameed (CEO, StrataG Consulting) featuring Shaukat Ali Khan (Global CIO, AKUH) and Faisal Anwar (CTO, Habib Bank Limited), focusing on leadership and technology innovation.
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Exclusive keynote insights from technology visionaries, including Syed Muneer Bakht (Global Head of Products, NETS International), Faisal Mamsa (CEO, Axis Digital), Abdul Rehman (Middle East, SolarWinds), Salman Popatya (COO, S2), Junaid Mansoor (CEO, TAJMAC), Umair Sheikh (Country Head, Trend Micro), Muntaqa Paracha (CEO, Foodpanda), and Ahmar Azam (CEO, TriFit Fitness Clubs).
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Awards ceremony recognizing 63 technology leaders and innovators for their outstanding contributions to the IT and business ecosystem.
The summit concluded with closing remarks by Dr. Erdal Ozkaya, followed by a Vote of Thanks by Syed Shafaat Ali, group photo sessions, and a networking lunch that provided a platform for meaningful connections and collaborations.
The World CIO 200 Summit 2025 โ Pakistan Edition marked another milestone in fostering dialogue on technology leadership and shaping the future of digital transformation in Pakistan.
