​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

​About the Event

​Join government leaders, startup founders, investors, innovation organizations, and ecosystem builders from Pakistan and Japan for an exclusive forum focused on strengthening startup and innovation partnerships between the two countries.

​The event 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.

​This gathering aims to create meaningful connections between public and private sector stakeholders and encourage future collaboration in innovation, entrepreneurship, AI, Web3, and emerging technologies.

​Agenda

​2:40 PM – 3:00 PM

​Registration & Guest Arrival

​3:00 PM – 3:05 PM

​Welcome Remarks

​Ms. Madiha (TBC)
Embassy of Pakistan, Tokyo

​3:05 PM – 3:25 PM

​Opening Address

​H.E. Ambassador of Pakistan to Japan
(Confirmed)

​3:25 PM – 3:30 PM

​Opening Remarks

​Ms. Hinza Asif
President, Asia Web3 Alliance Japan (AWAJ)
(Confirmed)

​3:30 PM – 3:45 PM

​Keynote Address

​Mr. Kawasaki Hideto
Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Digital Affairs, Japan
(Confirmed)

​3:45 PM – 3:50 PM

​Souvenir Presentation & Photo Session

​Souvenir Presentation from H.E. the Ambassador of Pakistan to Mr. Kawasaki Hideto, followed by a group photo session.

​3:50 PM – 4:30 PM

​Panel Discussion

​Building Pakistan–Japan Startup and Innovation Ecosystem Partnerships

​This 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.

​Moderator

​Ms. Hinza Asif
President, Asia Web3 Alliance Japan (AWAJ)

​Speakers: TBA

​4:30 PM – 4:40 PM

​Group Photo

​4:40 PM – 5:30 PM

​Networking Reception & Refreshments

​Connect with founders, investors, government representatives, innovation organizations, corporates, and ecosystem leaders from Pakistan and Japan.

​Who Should Attend?

• ​Startup Founders

• ​Venture Capital Firms

• ​Angel Investors

• ​Corporate Innovation Teams

• ​Government Representatives

• ​Technology Companies

• ​Innovation Hubs

• ​Accelerators & Incubators

• ​Universities & Research Institutions

• ​AI & Web3 Ecosystem Leaders

• ​Business Associations