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Google I/O Extended Islamabad 2025: Unlocking Pakistan’s Potential with AI
Islamabad, July 2025 — This past weekend, over 300 developers, students, and technology professionals gathered for Google I/O Extended Islamabad 2025, a two-day celebration of innovation, AI, and community spirit. Hosted at the Pearl Continental Hotel Rawalpindi and Innovista DHA Phase 1 Islamabad, the event highlighted how artificial intelligence is transforming industries, creating opportunities, and redefining what’s possible for Pakistan’s digital economy.
A Deep Dive into AI’s Impact
With the theme “Unlocking Potential with AI,” the event offered a rich blend of inspiration, hands-on learning, and meaningful conversations. Day 1 kicked off at Pearl Continental, where Ali Naqi Rizvi, Sarwat Rizvi, and Ahmed Khan—Co-Managers of Google Developer Groups Islamabad—shared the inspiration behind the event’s theme and emphasized the importance of using AI responsibly. The agenda featured keynotes, fireside chats, and dynamic discussions on AI’s reshaping influence on our lives, work, and industries. The atmosphere buzzed with energy as attendees networked, exchanged ideas, and explored the latest trends in intelligent technologies.
Day 2, held at Innovista, shifted from inspiration to practical implementation. Participants engaged in two in-depth workshops: Ali Raza, Senior Principal Technologist at Code for Pakistan, led a session on building AI agents, while Abdul Rauf, Associate Director & AI Lead at S&P Global, delivered a workshop on structuring agent memory with MCP. These sessions provided attendees with actionable frameworks and tools to bring their own AI ideas to life.
Influential Voices on the AI Frontier
Throughout the event, some of Pakistan’s most influential voices in technology, business, and creativity shared their insights:
- Mohammad Ali Ibrahim, Vice President Marketing Communication & Digital Transformation at Hashoo Group, framed AI as “the opportunity of our generation.” He reminded attendees that AI is not magic, but rather a thoughtful integration of “code, data, and human values,” and shared how AI is already enhancing hospitality through personalized guest experiences, predictive demand forecasting, and multilingual support.
- From the world of fintech, Farhan Hassan, Chief Digital Officer at Easypaisa, highlighted how AI is revolutionizing digital banking and enabling inclusive financial solutions tailored for the local market.
- Saad Hamid, Regional Lead for the Developer Ecosystem at Google, unveiled powerful developer tools including Gemini 2.5 Flash, the Agent Development Kit, and Firebase Studio, enabling builders to create production-ready AI agents and applications faster than ever before.
Other speakers provided equally inspiring perspectives:
- Rumsha Fatima, CRM & Automation Lead at Repstack Co, illustrated how AI-driven features in Google Workspace and AppSheet are streamlining workflows and enabling smarter collaboration.
- Danial Nasir, CEO of Portsea Games, shared how AI is transforming the game development pipeline—from creating immersive storylines and dynamic NPCs to real-time level design powered by text prompts.
- Abdul Fahad, Senior AI Engineer at Mobiz, tackled the sobering reality that many AI projects fail, offering solutions grounded in Google Cloud Platform and multi-agent system architecture to ensure scalability and resilience.
- Robina Mirbahar, Cloud Engineer at Infinity, and Google Developer Expert for Cloud & GenAI, demonstrated the power of Google AI Studio and generative tools like Imagen and Veo, which enable rapid, high-quality content creation for real-world brands like Puma.
- Tauheed Ali, Senior Lead Android at Marvel X, showed how Jetpack Compose has become the go-to framework for modern Android development, enabling smooth and intuitive animations that surpass traditional XML layouts.
- Hadi Khan, Co-Founder and CTO at Parhlai, showcased how AI is addressing Pakistan’s education accessibility crisis with personalized, cost-effective learning platforms like Parhlai—a zero-cost, AI-powered test preparation app for students.
A Collaborative Success
This impactful event was made possible through the support of exceptional partners: Pearl Continental Hotel & Hashoo Group, Innovista, Easypaisa, Suno TV, Suno Digital, Techjuice, Optimize Digital, and Cheezious. Their collaboration ensured a seamless, memorable experience for attendees and underscored the importance of collective efforts in driving Pakistan’s tech ecosystem forward.
Reflecting on the event’s significance, Muhammad Umar Nazir, Co-Manager of GDG Islamabad, shared: “Applying AI in our businesses and lives is no longer a luxury; it’s an absolute necessity. Those who embrace it thoughtfully and responsibly today will define the success stories of tomorrow.”
Google I/O Extended Islamabad 2025 was more than just a conference; it was a call to action. It reminded everyone present that the future belongs to those willing to experiment, learn, and build with purpose. From thought-provoking keynotes to hands-on application, the event empowered its audience to unlock their potential with AI and contribute meaningfully to the digital transformation of Pakistan.
