Business Desk 
Nov 08, 2024
The Pakistan Startup Summit is set to be launched in Karachi, Pakistan, next week on November 11-12.
As the event is calling out the nation's brightest innovators, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) discussed the upcoming summit at a press conference on Thursday.
Serving as an opportune moment in Pakistan's entrepreneurial realm, the summit will also be commonplace for entrepreneurs, leaders, and investors focusing on out-of-the-box innovations, regulatory improvements and sector-specific opportunities.
Read more: SECP to conduct Pakistan Startup Summit on November 11, 12
“Pakistan’s startup ecosystem holds tremendous potential, and this summit marks an important step towards unlocking that potential. Through knowledge-sharing, collaborative discussions, and actionable insights, we aim to empower startups to thrive and scale, ultimately boosting Pakistan’s economic growth and global competitiveness,” said SECP Chairman Akif Saeed.
Designed by the SECP to reap the finest of innovations and collaborations, the summit will enable stakeholders to be familiar with high-end solutions, examine the latest regulatory changes, and address longstanding challenges and opportunities in sectors like finance, technology, education and logistics.
Innovation at Pakistan Startup Summit in Karachi
Business models based on sustainability, inclusivity, and resilience will get a chance to be pushed into the limelight. Such business modes are likely to involve critical topics such as embedded finance, data protection, peer-to-peer lending, and digital financing solutions, designed to fulfil the demands of Pakistan’s dynamic market.
Spanning two days, the event includes expert-led sessions, panel discussions and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs, investors, regulators and industry leaders altogether.
