ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s first digital bank, Easypaisa, partnered with Google Developer Groups Islamabad to host Google I/O Extended Islamabad 2025 – a two-day event celebrating innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), and community spirit.
The conference brought together more than 300 students and technology professionals, including developers from across the region. It showcased how AI is transforming industries, creating opportunities, and redefining what’s possible for Pakistan’s digital economy. The event featured keynotes, fireside chats, and discussions on how AI is reshaping lives and work within the country and globally. It also provided a platform for participants to network, exchange ideas, and explore cutting-edge advancements in intelligent technologies that can significantly impact the future.
With the theme “Unlocking Potential with AI” the event offered a dynamic mix of inspiration, hands-on learning, and meaningful dialogue.
Day 1 kicked off with Ali Naqi Rizvi, Sarwat Rizvi, and Ahmed Khan, Co-Managers of GDG Islamabad, who shared the inspiration behind the theme and emphasized the importance of building and using AI responsibly. On Day 2, the focus shifted from inspiration to implementation as participants engaged in hands-on workshops to bring their AI ideas to life.
Farhan Hassan, Chief Digital Officer of Easypaisa digital bank, delivered a keynote titled AI in Action: Powering the Future of Fintech in Pakistan” highlighting how AI is revolutionizing digital banking and enabling inclusive financial solutions tailored to Pakistan’s local needs.
He stated: “We’re proud to partner with Google Developer Groups to bring Google I/O Extended Islamabad 2025 to life—celebrating grassroots tech talent and innovation. As Pakistan’s first digital bank, Easypaisa stands at the forefront of driving financial inclusion and is deploying AI on multiple fronts in its business operations, particularly in risk management and customer experience. Our goal is to ensure a secure, convenient, and personalized digital banking experience for millions of customers nationwide.”
Saad Hamid, Regional Lead for the Developer Ecosystem at Google, introduced powerful new developer tools including Gemini 2.5 Flash, the Agent Development Kit, and Firebase Studio designed to empower developers to build production-ready AI agents and applications faster than ever before.
Throughout the event, some of the country’s most influential voices in technology, business, and creativity shared their insights.
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