Pakistan has officially arrived at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh this week, and the country means business. There is a specific type of booth at every major global tech expo… one built by a country ready to show, not just tell, why it belongs in the room. This year, Pakistan has built exactly that booth.
Under the direct supervision of the Ministry of IT & Telecommunication (MoITT), the Pakistani technology sector is currently showcasing its biggest and best-coordinated presence yet.
A Record-Breaking Delegation
Close to 1,000 Pakistani delegates and exhibiting staff have traveled to RECC Malham. The Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) is spearheading this massive initiative. Consequently, this marks the country’s largest delegation to LEAP across three consecutive years of attendance.
The breakdown of the 80-plus participating companies is highly deliberate. Eighteen tech firms occupy the main PSEB-organized Pakistan Pavilion, specializing in fintech, enterprise AI, and cybersecurity. Meanwhile, Ignite, the government’s national technology fund, is backing 10 next-generation startups alongside established exporters. Furthermore, more than ten tech firms are running independent stalls. Delegations from the Pakistan Tech Forum (PTF) and the Pakistan Software Houses Association are also rounding out this comprehensive presence.
Pakistan at LEAP 2026: Strategic Alignment With Vision 2030
This massive deployment reflects years of coordinated government policy. It is not just a single, well-funded PR stunt. The primary target is Saudi Arabia’s National Transformation Program, which sits at the center of Vision 2030. This program heavily funds the Kingdom’s infrastructure, digitization, and smart-city ambitions.
Instead of leaving tech firms to fight for isolated, one-off contracts, the Ministry’s strategy places Pakistani companies directly inside that lucrative pipeline. Ultimately, this kind of long-horizon positioning dictates what a country’s technology sector will look like a decade from now.
Faisal Jeddy, CEO of the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), explained the core strategy:
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 presents significant opportunities for Pakistan’s technology sector. Over the past five to six years, Pakistan has built a strong network of tech professionals delivering solutions for global clients. Connecting this talent and our broader tech ecosystem with Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation creates a strong, mutually beneficial opportunity for both markets.
Sustained Policy & Future Growth
Pakistan’s tech export strategy extends far beyond Riyadh. LEAP 2026 is just one stop on a packed international calendar for the PSEB, with GITEX Global in Dubai already on the schedule.
Three consecutive years of growth at LEAP suggest the Ministry is building something durable. The Pakistani technology sector is no longer just attending the region’s biggest stages. It is fully expected to keep showing up at a greater scale for years to come.
For the country’s technology exporters, this week in Riyadh is a moment of recognition years in the making. For the Ministry that helped build these conditions, it is a clear signal that the initial groundwork is finally paying off.
