19/05/2026
Business Association for Cooperation with Pakistan Actively Participates in CIPR Conference 2026 in Nizhny Novgorod
Nizhny Novgorod, May 2026 The Business Association for Cooperation with Pakistan (BACP) actively participated in the CIPR Conference 2026, Russia’s key business event in the field of digital economy and technology, held in Nizhny Novgorod from May 19 to 22, 2026. The wider Tech Friendly Weekend urban festival is also taking place from May 22 to 24, bringing together technology companies, government institutions, industry leaders, innovators, and international partners.
The CIPR Conference serves as one of Russia’s most important platforms for discussing digital transformation, technological innovation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, import substitution, digital ecosystems, and international cooperation in the technology sector.
During the event, the President of BACP, Mr. Jawad Rehman, held meetings with leading representatives of the Russian IT industry, technology associations, and business community. The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between Pakistan and Russia in the fields of information technology, digital solutions, innovation, outsourcing, software development, and future B2B partnerships.
BACP’s participation in CIPR 2026 reflects its ongoing commitment to promoting Pakistan’s potential in technology, trade, investment, and institutional cooperation. Pakistan’s IT sector has been rapidly growing, with strong capabilities in software development, fintech, cybersecurity, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, cloud solutions, and IT-enabled services. Through participation in major Russian technology forums, BACP aims to create new bridges between Pakistani companies and Russian partners.
CIPR 2026 brought together senior government officials, business executives, technology companies, and international delegations. The event’s business programme included plenary sessions, panel discussions, roundtables, exhibitions, and networking meetings dedicated to the future of digital transformation and technological self-sufficiency.
The forum also continued to strengthen international technological cooperation with partner countries, including members of the EAEU, SCO, and BRICS. This international dimension creates important opportunities for countries such as Pakistan to explore new partnerships, develop digital trade channels, and participate in emerging technology markets.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Jawad Rehman, President of BACP, stated:
“CIPR 2026 provided an excellent platform to engage with Russian IT leaders and explore areas of cooperation between Pakistan and Russia. Pakistan has a dynamic and talented technology sector, and we believe there is strong potential for collaboration in software development, digital services, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, fintech, and outsourcing. BACP will continue working to connect Pakistani technology companies with Russian partners and promote practical business cooperation.”
The Business Association for Cooperation with Pakistan remains committed to supporting long-term economic, technological, and institutional cooperation between Pakistan, Russia, and friendly partner countries. Its active participation in CIPR 2026 marks another important step in strengthening Pakistan-Russia business relations and promoting new opportunities in the digital economy.
The Business Association for Cooperation with Pakistan (BACP) is a non-profit platform working to promote business, trade, investment, tourism, technology, and institutional cooperation between Pakistan and international partners, with a special focus on strengthening Pakistan-Russia economic relations.