Pakistan Semiconductor Summit 2024, proudly sponsored by GS Microelectronics USA Inc. (GSME), took place on April 18 at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad, marking a landmark moment for the country’s tech ecosystem. This inaugural event brought together a diverse mix of stakeholders—including international and domestic industry leaders, government officials, and academic institutions—to showcase innovations and explore pathways for advancing Pakistan’s semiconductor sector.

Key focus areas of the conference spanned global advancements in semiconductor technology, Pakistan’s emerging position in the sector, support mechanisms for startups, strategies to expand the skilled workforce, government initiatives to enable industry growth, fiscal incentives such as tax relief, and the impact of designated technology zones—among other critical topics.