Building Startup and Innovation Partnership

Building Startup and Innovation Partnerships Connecting Pakistan and Japan Through Innovation, Investment, and Entrepreneurship 📅 Date: 15 July 2026🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM📍 Venue: Embassy of Pakistan, Tokyo Co-Organized by the Embassy of Pakistan, Tokyo and Asia Web3 Alliance Japan (AWAJ) Join government leaders, startup founders, investors, innovation organizations, and ecosystem builders from Pakistan and Japan for an exclusive forum focused on strengthening startup, innovation, and technology partnerships between the two countries. The event, co-organized by the Embassy of Pakistan, Tokyo and Asia Web3 Alliance Japan (AWAJ), will explore opportunities for cross-border collaboration, startup investment, market access, corporate-startup partnerships, talent development, and innovation ecosystem growth. Participants will exchange insights and identify practical pathways to support entrepreneurs and emerging technology ventures while building long-term partnerships between Pakistan and Japan. Discussions will cover key sectors including innovation, digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), Web3, venture capital, technology commercialization, and international business expansion. This gathering aims to create meaningful connections between public and private sector stakeholders, strengthen bilateral cooperation, and encourage future collaboration in innovation, entrepreneurship, investment, AI, Web3, and emerging technologies between Pakistan and Japan. Detailed Program & Run of Show 2:40 PM – 3:00 PM Registration & Guest Arrival 3:00 PM – 3:05 PM Welcome Remarks & Master of Ceremony Ms. Madiha Ali Trade and Investment CounsellorEmbassy of Pakistan, Tokyo 3:05 PM – 3:25 PM Keynote AddressMr. Abdul Hameed Ambassador of Pakistan to Japan 3:25 PM – 3:30 PM Presentation AWAJMs. Hinza AsifPresident, Asia Web3 Alliance Japan (AWAJ) 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM Keynote AddressMr. Kawasaki HidetoParliamentary Vice-Minister for Digital Affairs, JapanSouvenir Presentation from H.E. the Ambassador of Pakistan to Mr. Kawasaki Hideto, followed by a Group Photo Session 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM Discussion Panel Theme:Building Pakistan–Japan Startup and Innovation Ecosystem PartnershipsThis discussion will explore opportunities to strengthen Pakistan–Japan startup and innovation ecosystem cooperation, with a focus on cross-border market access, startup investment, corporate-startup collaboration, talent development, and practical mechanisms to support entrepreneurs and emerging technology ventures in both countries. Participants will exchange perspectives on building stronger innovation linkages and creating pathways for long-term partnership between the two ecosystems. Moderator:Ms. Hinza AsifPresident, Asia Web3 Alliance Japan (AWAJ) Speakers: 4:30 PM – 4:40 PM Group Photo4:40 PM – 5:30 PM Networking Reception & Refreshments Who Should Attend?