ETH Pakistan

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ETH Pakistan brings the global Ethereum community to Karachi for the country’s first international Web3 summit.

Hear from the founders, developers and researchers building on Ethereum, and learn how Pakistan’s deep pool of software talent can help shape what comes next.

Meet fellow builders, investors and policymakers, and leave with the ideas, partners and connections to start building.

Software developers & freelancers
1.5+ Million: Freelancer workforce in the world
3rd-Largest: CS/IT graduates every single year
73K+: Adults still unbanked, ready to leapfrog straight to on-chain finance
100M

Explore Pakistan

Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, its red sandstone domes and minarets against the sky

The Gothic clock tower of Frere Hall in Karachi against a blue sky

Faisal Mosque in Islamabad at dusk, with the Margalla Hills behind

Altit Fort in Hunza in hazy golden light, framed by leaves

Lahore Fort’s Alamgiri Gate seen through a carved Mughal arch

The ancient brick ruins of Mohenjo-daro in Sindh, with the stupa on the mound

Hunza Valley in spring, with rows of pink cherry blossoms below snowy peaks

A camel in colourful tasselled harness on Clifton Beach, Karachi

The Cathedral Peaks in the Karakoram lit by golden-hour sun

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Speakers

Meet some of our talented speakers

Omar Siddiqui
[Founder, Indus Ledger]
Sana Malik
[Core Researcher, Meridian Protocol]
Hassan Qureshi
[Head of Ecosystem, Karakoram Labs]
Ayesha Rahman
[CTO, Ravi Pay]
Daniel Mercer
[Partner, Northlight Ventures]
Bilal Chaudhry
[Co-Founder, Sindhu DAO]

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Keynotes

10:00 – 12:00 PKT

Opening Ceremony & Challenge Briefs

The hackathon kicks off with a welcome from the organisers and briefs from partner protocols on the four tracks, the bounties on offer and how judging works. Find a team and pick your challenge.

Omar Siddiqui
[Founder, Indus Ledger]

12:00 – 18:00 PKT

Hackathon Build Sprint

Six hours of heads-down building. Mentors from partner protocols move around the floor to help teams scope ideas, unblock code and plan their demos.

Sana Malik
[Core Researcher, Meridian Protocol]

18:00 – 20:00 PKT

Fireside Chats & Team Check-ins

Informal conversations with founders and builders over dinner, plus quick check-ins so every team leaves the evening with a clear plan for the night.

Hassan Qureshi
[Head of Ecosystem, Karakoram Labs]
Ayesha Rahman
[CTO, Ravi Pay]

From 20:00 PKT

Overnight Hacking

The venue stays open through the night, with food, coffee and mentors on call for teams pushing to ship.

Daniel Mercer
[Partner, Northlight Ventures]

Partners

Meet the partners who have helped on this journey

Impact

Pakistan’s Web3
opportunity, in numbers

#3
In global crypto adoption, ahead of the US, UK and every European country (Chainalysis 2025)
$25B+
In digital asset transactions across Pakistan in 2025
$38.3B
In annual remittances, where traditional rails still charge 3–7% fees (State Bank of Pakistan)
166M+
Digital natives under 30: 64% of the country (UNDP, Worldometer 2025)

Venue

Expo Centre, Karachi.

The Karachi Expo Centre's glass entrance tower and front steps under a blue sky — Photo: King Eliot, CC BY-SA 4.0

ETH Pakistan 2027 takes place at the Karachi Expo Centre on University Road in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, the city’s home for major exhibitions and conferences.

Its halls give us room for keynote stages, workshops and a builders’ floor, all under one roof.

Venue directions and nearby hotel recommendations will be shared with everyone who reserves a seat.

Organisers

Some of the best minds behind the scenes

Cameron Clarke[Co-Founder, ETH Pakistan]

Kirsten Pomales[Advisor • Head of Movement, Logos]

Relevant questions

When exactly is it?

ETH Pakistan lands in 2027. We’re finalising the venue and the exact three-day window, and we’ll announce it well ahead of time so you can plan flights and visas. Applications are open now — apply early and you’ll be in the first review round. Follow us on X or Telegram to catch the announcement.

Is Pakistan safe for international visitors?

Karachi has hosted international cricket, diplomatic summits, and business conferences throughout 2024-2025. The venue is in a secured commercial district. Our team has staffed ETHGlobal New York, Buenos Aires, Singapore, Bangkok, Devcon 7, and Pragma Denver.

How do I get a visa?

Pakistan offers e-Visa and visa-on-arrival for citizens of 70+ countries. We provide official invitation letters for every confirmed international attendee.

What does it cost compared to major ETH events in the US or Europe?

A fraction. Dubai to Karachi: 2 hours, ~$150. 5-star hotel: $80-120/night (vs $300+ Denver/Paris). Street food: $2-3. Your budget goes 5-10x further.

For additional questions and concerns, email us at:
hello@ethpakistan.xyz

The Karachi Expo Centre's glass entrance tower — Photo: King Eliot, CC BY-SA 4.0

Pakistan’s First International Web3 Summit