ISLAMABAD, Dec 09 (APP):Hazara University Mansehra is preparing to host Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s largest technology summit and expo, as the Hazara Tech Fiesta 2025 is scheduled to take place from December 12 to 14. The three-day event, organised in collaboration with the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the District Youth Office Mansehra, Metrix Pakistan and Hazara University, is expected to attract over 25,000 participants from across the country.The annual showcase is powered by Resecurity, a global organisation known for intelligence-driven cybersecurity solutions and its work in big data, artificial intelligence and data science. The partnership aims to strengthen the Fiesta’s focus on digital security, cyber resilience and advanced investigative technologies supporting the fight against cybercrime and emerging threat actors.
Organisers said that this year’s edition features an extensive lineup of national and international speakers, including Hisham Sarwar, CEO of Innovista, and cybersecurity expert Rafay Baloch, along with several other specialists representing Pakistan’s leading technology sectors.
Hassan Sajjad, CEO of Thrive Pakistan, told APP that Hazara Tech Fiesta 2025 represents a “historic shift in the region’s technological aspirations,” adding that the youth of Hazara and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa “are ready to take their place in the global digital economy.” He said the initiative aims to bring industry, academia and government stakeholders together on a single platform to build an innovation-driven ecosystem in northern Pakistan. “Our goal is to ensure that young people from this region gain direct access to modern skill development, industry linkages and global opportunities,” he added.
The first day of the summit will open with an exclusive VIP dinner in honour of national and international speakers. The second and third days will feature a series of conferences, workshops, exhibitions, and networking sessions, with discussions on artificial intelligence, blockchain, Web 3.0, cybersecurity, women empowerment, career development, entrepreneurship and e-commerce, in addition to Hazara’s first large-scale hackathon.
A job and career fair, awards and recognition ceremonies, and dedicated startup sessions are also planned.
Organisers noted that the Fiesta aims not only to highlight emerging technological disciplines but also to position Hazara as a rising hub of digital learning and innovation within Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. They said the participation of global firms and prominent experts is expected to provide significant value to the region’s youth and contribute to long-term skills development.
