Islamabad, Pakistan – July 12th – 13th, 2025:
The capital region witnessed a major tech milestone as Google I/O Extended 2025 arrived in Islamabad, hosted by Google Developer Groups (GDG) Islamabad. The two-day event, held at Pearl Continental Rawalpindi and Innovista Rawal, drew hundreds of developers, tech professionals, and students, with over 88% of attendees under the age of 30.
The event highlighted emerging trends in AI, cloud technologies, mobile development, and developer tools, reinforcing Pakistan’s growing presence in the global digital ecosystem.
Keynote Insights & Featured Tools
The event opened with a keynote by Saad Hamid, a Singapore-based tech leader, who emphasized the democratization of AI. Tools once restricted to major tech firms—such as Google ADK, Agent Garden, and A2A—are now widely accessible to students, startups, and solo developers.
“AI is not new, but its accessibility is and that’s the real revolution,” he stated.
Pakistan’s Global Digital Rise
Pakistan now ranks 4th globally in app/game downloads and among the top 3 countries in freelancing, according to recent data. These numbers were celebrated during sessions discussing how communities like GDG Islamabad and national initiatives are fueling this growth.
Sector Leaders Share AI Case Studies
Sessions featured impactful insights from:
- Farhan Hassan (Easypaisa) – AI in fintech: credit scoring, risk analysis, and customer experience.
- Ahmed Iqbal (NCGSA) – GeoGemma, Pakistan’s award-winning satellite AI platform.
- Hashoo Group VP Marketing – AI transforming the hospitality sector.
- Robina Mirbahar (Infinity) – Cloud engineering and women in tech leadership.
- Rumsha Fatima (RepStack) – Workflow automation with Google Workspace tools.
- Hadi Khan (Parhlai) – AI-powered education solutions for entry test preparation.
Hands-On Developer Workshops
Day 2 featured hands-on coding sessions:
- Ali Raza led a workshop on building AI agents using Google Colab.
- Abdul Rauf guided participants in structuring agent memory using Memory-Centric Processing (MCP) in VS Code.
Coverage by Optimize Digital
Optimize Digital served as the official Digital & PR Partner for the event. Their team managed live coverage, captured on-site testimonials, produced event visuals, and led a targeted social media outreach strategy, amplifying the event’s visibility nationwide.
Organizing Team
Ali Naqi Rizvi, Sarwat Rizvi, Ahmed Khan Lodhi, Maheen Shoukat, Talha Imran, Moawiz Bin Yamin, Khadija Irfan, Moiz Ahmad, Ameer Moavia, Muhammad Umar Nazir, Saif Ullah Shah
📢 National Collaboration in Focus
Discussions also included updates on national programs like Learn AI and Learn Cloud, as shared by Saad Hamid following meetings with Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs.
Conclusion
Google I/O Extended 2025 Islamabad showcased Pakistan’s vibrant tech potential, uniting innovation, youth energy, and practical AI adoption under one roof. With strategic coverage by Optimize Digital, the event proved to be a landmark step in shaping the country’s digital future.
