Event Overview
The Data Festival 2025 is Pakistan’s premier national event dedicated to celebrating the power of data, innovation, and evidence-based decision-making. Organized by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the festival brings together policymakers, data professionals, researchers, development partners, academia, and the tech industry to explore how data can transform governance, policy, and service delivery.
This two-day event will showcase Pakistan’s progress in building a modern, digital data ecosystem — from the latest national statistical systems and data hubs to AI-powered analytics, open data platforms, and digital transformation initiatives. Participants will have opportunities to engage through exhibitions, panel discussions, interactive demos, and technical sessions.
Theme: “Empowering the Future with Data”
Under this theme, Data Festival 2025 emphasizes the role of quality, timely, and accessible data in driving inclusive growth, innovation, and sustainable development. The festival highlights how data-driven insights can support the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Pakistan’s national development priorities.
Key Highlights
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Data Innovation Exhibits – Showcasing digital solutions, statistical tools, and data visualization technologies.
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Policy Dialogues & Expert Panels – Discussing data governance, open data, and AI ethics.
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Capacity-Building Workshops – Focused on data analytics, visualization, and evidence-based policymaking.
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PBS Data Hub Demonstration – A live showcase of PBS’s latest digital data integration and dissemination platform.
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Networking & Collaboration Opportunities – Linking data producers, users, and innovators across sectors.
Why Attend
Join us to experience how Pakistan is transforming its data landscape to support a smart, digital, and data-driven future. Whether you are a policymaker, researcher, or technology enthusiast, Data Festival 2025 offers inspiration, learning, and collaboration opportunities to unlock the true potential of data for national development.
