Event Overview
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) proudly presents DataFest 2025, a groundbreaking two-day national event hosted at the Pak-China Friendship Centre, Islamabad, on November 11–12, 2025.
As Pakistan’s first national data festival, DataFest 2025 aims to promote statistical literacy and raise awareness of the transformative power of data. This inclusive event welcomes government officials, policymakers, researchers, students, innovators, and the general public to explore how data and artificial intelligence (AI) can shape a smarter, more connected Pakistan.
Building on the success of DataFest 2024, this year’s festival will be a catalyst for AI-based knowledge exchange, innovation, and skill development. Through interactive sessions, exhibitions, and workshops, participants will discover the real-world applications of data analytics, open data, and AI-driven insights across multiple sectors. Join DataFest 2025 to connect with experts, share innovative ideas, and be part of Pakistan’s journey toward a data-driven digital future.
🎯 Thematic Areas
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URAAN Pakistan (Plenary Session)
A forward-looking dialogue on Pakistan’s data-driven future.
A forward-looking dialogue on Pakistan’s data-driven future.
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Environment – Disaster Risk & Climate Resilience
Building resilience to climate change and disasters through vulnerability mapping, resilient infrastructure, insurance, smart urban planning and adaptation.
Building resilience to climate change and disasters through vulnerability mapping, resilient infrastructure, insurance, smart urban planning and adaptation.
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Economy – Data for Growth & Investment
Driving inclusive economic growth with data: productivity, value-addition, IT/gig economy, trade competitiveness and sustainable investments.
Driving inclusive economic growth with data: productivity, value-addition, IT/gig economy, trade competitiveness and sustainable investments.
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Social Equity – Health, Education & Resource Distribution
Promoting equity in health, education and technology-driven development across regions.
Promoting equity in health, education and technology-driven development across regions.
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E-Pakistan – Data Ecosystem, AI & Communication
Building a modern data ecosystem via big data, AI, stakeholder integration and ethical data governance.
Building a modern data ecosystem via big data, AI, stakeholder integration and ethical data governance.
🚀 Objectives
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Promote data literacy and visualisation skills.
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Connect data-handling procedures with users.
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Showcase the benefits of integration and sharing.
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Create a marketplace for data exchange.
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Encourage innovation and storytelling through data.
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Inspire new ideas for a data-driven Pakistan.
🎪 Activities
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Quiz, Poster & Project Display Competition
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Panel Discussions
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Keynote Speeches
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Workshops & Data Products Display
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Specialized Seminars
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Data Products & Exhibitions
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Networking Sessions
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Music, Fun Gala & Food Stalls
Why Attend?
Opportunities for Everyone
This first-of-its-kind festival in Pakistan aims to promote statistical literacy and raise awareness about data’s crucial role.
DataFest 2025 will demystify data science and demonstrate its real-world applications.
🎤 Keynote Speeches
Talks by international and regional experts on the role of data in various sectors.
🧩 Workshops & Training
Hands-on sessions on diverse data topics to build practical skills.
💬 Panel Discussions
Engage in discussions on data for governance, economy, climate, and public health.
📊 Specialized Seminars
Focused sessions on statistics for non-statisticians and data for governance.
💻 Data Product Exhibitions
Explore interactive displays of cutting-edge data tools and platforms.
🤝 Networking Events
Meet professionals, innovators, and data enthusiasts to collaborate and share ideas.
Join DataFest 2025 and be part of Pakistan’s journey toward a data-driven digital future!
