Pakistan showcases 20 tech companies at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to attract US investment

Around 20 technology firms from Pakistan took part in TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco, according to Profit by Pakistan Today. Their participation came through a national pavilion at the three-day conference. The show took place at Moscone West between October 13 and 15, where companies showed their products and innovative solutions across several technology sectors. The aim was to draw investment, widen their international reach and build commercial ties with the United States.

On Thursday, Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh went round the pavilion and pressed the firms to build lasting commercial relationships and look at investment openings in America. A statement from the Pakistan Embassy in Washington said diplomatic missions would support the companies in building links with American partners. He also called for tighter bilateral collaboration spanning IT, innovation and the digital business sphere, saying Pakistan should be presented as a dependable partner across the worldwide digital economy.

Company representatives briefed him on their products, technical solutions and plans to grow in the US. TechCrunch Disrupt draws together start-ups, founders, software experts, venture capitalists and sector leaders to examine investment prospects and new technologies.