{
  "id": 9452556,
  "title": "ITCN Asia attracts 3,500 global brands",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/itcn-asia-attracts-3-500-global-brands",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-24T00:47:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440920/itcn-asia-attracts-3500-global-brands"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 23, 2026, the 28th ITCN Asia exhibition opened at the Karachi Expo Centre, drawing 3,500 global brands and 350 international delegates and investors. Supported by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), the event took place in Pakistan and aimed to connect the country's technology industry with international stakeholders.\n\nThe exhibition featured 850 booths showcasing the latest in technology, spanning Robotics, Azerbaijan, China, Gilgit-Baltistan, SBP Banking, Digital Sindh, Diplomatic, STZA, Startup, and CIO/CISO participation. Three days of events included the Pakistan Investor Summit, industry technology demonstrations, business meetings, and a series of panel discussions.\n\nProminent attendees included Deemah Al-Yahya from the Digital Cooperation Organization, Baybars Altuntas from the World Business Angels Investment Forum, and Muhammad Umair Nizam, CEO of ITCN Asia. The exhibition focused on fostering partnerships, expanding export opportunities, and supporting startups and innovators in Pakistan's technology sector.",
  "summary": "KARACHI: Some 3,500 global brands and more than 350 international delegates and investors are participating in the 28th ITCN Asia, being held at the Karachi Expo Centre with the support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). International participation includes Azerbaijan, China, South Korea, Australia, Türkiye, Egypt, the United Kingdom and Switzerland. ITCN Asia 2026 brought…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}