Event agenda

Registration & Networking

Welcome refreshments and networking for delegates, businesses, and officials.

OPENING CEREMONY

Opening Remarks by Dr. Riina Kionka, the European Union Ambassador to Pakistan Address on Global Gateway from Deputy Director General Partnerships of the European Commission Myriam Ferran Keynote Address by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif

Launch of the EU-PK Business Network

Official launch, with remarks by the EU Ambassador, Dr Riina Kionka. Address from EBO General Secretary – Geraldine Smeets. Presentation by the President of the EU-PK Business Network.

Overview of Pakistan's Incentives for Economic Growth

Presentation by Minister of Finance, Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb, highlighting initiatives and incentives to attract investment and stimulate economic growth.

Plenary Session 1: Global Gateway Unlocking Potential: Enhancing EU-Pakistan Economic Ties and Investment Through Innovative Policies and Financial Solutions

A thought-provoking and brainstorming panel aimed to unlock vital synergies for cooperation between the EU and Pakistan, emphasising the strengthening of economic ties and the exploration of investment opportunities.

Breakout 1: Enhancing EU-Pakistan Agricultural Collaboration for Sustainable Growth

Navigating New Frontiers: Explore the diverse opportunities for collaboration between Pakistan's agricultural sectors and the the European Union, an untapped market full of potential.. This is a chance to be part of a transformative journey.

Breakout 2: EU-Pakistan Economic Synergies & Roadmap of Needs

B2G: EU-Pakistan Economic Synergies & Roadmap of Needs An insightful dialogue between the Government of Pakistan and long-standing European businesses in Pakistan explores the path to success. It reflects on the historical context of European investments

Interactive Session: B2B and B2F

Tailored one-on-one sessions between EU investors and Pakistani businesses

Roundtable: Turning Barriers into Bridges: Sustainability for Growth!

This session will provide expert insights into key EU legislation, including the Omnibus Package, CS3D, and CBAM. It will highlight how businesses can leverage these regulations to enhance their competitiveness rather than perceive them as obstacles.

Wrap-Up of Day 1

Welcome and networking dinner

Welcome and networking dinner: celebrating EU-Pakistan partnerships (upon invitation) A chance to build stronger personal and professional connections, including Pakistani cultural performance presented by SIFC

Innovate, Invest, Inspire – The power of private sector participation

Join us for an engaging strategic public private dialogue on Private Sector Participation (PSP) and its transformative role in Pakistan’s infrastructure and economic development. This roundtable will explore how PSP goes beyond traditional PPPs,

Interactive Session: B2B and B2F

Tailored one-on-one sessions between EU investors and Pakistani businesses

Interactive Session: B2B and B2F

Tailored one-on-one sessions between EU investors and Pakistani businesses

Breakout 3: Green logistics and connectivity powering Pakistan as a regional trade hub

Breakout 3: The Crossroads Advantage: Green logistics and connectivity powering Pakistan as a regional trade hub through Green/Blue Investment

Breakout 4: Transforming nations through technology and innovation - A cross-sector approach to growth future in Pakistan

Breakout 4: Transforming nations through technology and innovation - A cross-sector approach to growth future in Pakistan

Interactive Session: B2B and B2F

Tailored one-on-one sessions between EU investors and Pakistani businesses

Sustainable innovation: Bridging Pakistan’s textile industry with EU partnerships for a circular future

Understanding the textile sector in Pakistan from an industry perspective Examining global advancements in the sector through the European Union's lens Identifying barriers to progress and innovation Exploring the EU-Pakistan Partnership's potential

Interactive Session: B2B and B2F

Tailored one-on-one sessions between EU investors and Pakistani businesses

Wrap up session

Closing ceremony

Closing remarks by the EU leadership and Pakistan's Minister of Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan Signature ceremony