DFDI Forum 2025 – Agenda
The Digital Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Forum 2025, hosted in Islamabad on April 29-30, 2025, is an invite-only summit organized by the Government of Pakistan in collaboration with DCO.
Tuesday, 29th April, 2025
TIME
ACTIVITY
9:00
10:25
Arrival of Chief Guest
Arrival of Chief Guest (Prime Minister, Islamic Republic of Pakistan )
10:30
Recitation from the Holy Quran
Recitation from the Holy Quran
10:33
National Anthem
National Anthem
10:35
Welcome
Welcome note by Minister IT & Telecom, Islamic Republic of Pakistan
10:40
Documentary Screening
10:45
Address by SIFC
Address by SIFC/BOI Rep
10:55
Address by Secretary General, DCO
11:05
Documentary
Documentary on Pakistan
11:10
PM to Present Souvenir
PM to Present Souvenir to Secretary General, DCO
11:12
Group Photo
Group Photo of Delegates and VIPs with PM
11:15
Address by Prime Minister
Address by Prime Minister, Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TBC)
11:12 – 11:20
11:20
Coffee Break
11:40
DFDI Report
DFDI Report Launch
Secretary General, DCO Presentation on DFDI Report
12:00
Panel Discussion 1
Panel Discussion 1:
“The DFDI Landscape in Pakistan: Insights and Actions”
includes Ministerial Representation
12:45
Panel Discussion 2
Panel Discussion 2:
“Accelerating the Digital Skills Ecosystem”
13:15
Visit to IT Expo
Networking and Visit to IT Expo
14:15
Lunch
15:15
Panel Discussion 3
Panel Discussion 3:
“Financing for IT & Tech”
16:00
Move to Serena Hotel
Move to Serena Hotel
19:00
Dinner and Cultural Performances at PM House
21:00
Move to Serena Hotel
Move to Serena Hotel
Wednesday 30th April, 2025
TIME
ACTIVITY
9:00
Arrival of Guests
10:30
Arrival of Chief Guest
Arrival of Chief Guest (Prime Minister, Islamic Republic of Pakistan )
10:33
Recitation from the Holy Quran
Recitation from the Holy Quran
10:35
National Anthem
National Anthem
10:40
Welcome
Welcome note by Minister IT & Telecom, Islamic Republic of Pakistan
10:45
Address by Deputy PM
Address by Deputy Prime Minister, Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TBC)
10:55
Panel Discussion 4
Panel Discussion 4:
“The Potential of Investment in Artificial Intelligence”
11:12 – 11:20
11:40
Coffee Break
12:00
Fireside Chat
Fireside Chat:
1. Finance Minister, Pakistan
2. Minister IT from Emerging Markets
3. Minister IT from Emerging Markets
12:45
Documentary Screening
Documentary Screening:
“Outsourcing Pakistan: The Untapped Potential of BPO for Global Success”
12:50
Panel Discussion 5
Panel Discussion 5:
“Unlocking Startup Potential: Attracting Global VC Investment”
13:35
Networking and Lunch Break
14:35
Move to NASTP
Move to NASTP (National Aerospace Science & Technology Park)
15:15
Visit of NASTP
Visit of NASTP
17:15
Move to Serena Hotel
Move to Serena Hotel
19:00
Dinner at Pakistan Monument
21:00
Move to Serena Hotel
Move to Serena Hotel