4 local tech startups stand out at third Momentum Tech Conference

Published May 1, 2019
Two-day Momentum Tech Conference concludes in Karachi. — Photo courtesy: Momentum Tech Conference Facebook page
Two-day Momentum Tech Conference concludes in Karachi. — Photo courtesy: Momentum Tech Conference Facebook page

Four local tech startups stood out during the third two-day Momentum Tech Conference which concluded on Wednesday in Karachi.

Ten local tech startups — which were shortlisted by Momentum's flagship programme Startup 100 — presented their ideas before potential investors, entrepreneurs and other attendees of the conference.

'Eye Automate' and 'GoGhoom' occupied the top two spots. There was a tie between 'Edvon Robotics' and 'Islam 369' but they were both awarded the third spot after Haroon Kantha from Teradata Pakistan decided to pay additional sponsor money.

The event held at the Pearl Continental Hotel in Karachi was attended by representatives of notable tech organisations including Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, IBM, Google, Jazz and McKinsey, tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs and investors.

The conference comprised keynote sessions, panel discussions, hackathons, workshops and a multitude of activities.

The goal of the conference, according to Amir Jafri, founder and chief executive officer of Momentum, was to "provide young visionaries with opportunities to learn, create and implement technological solutions for various industries using brains of different influencers, leaders and technologists."

Describing the importance of the Momentum Tech Conference, Programme Director Sana Mela said: “Every year we’re improving and adding things to make it better and that’s how we are evolving. Our goal is to inspire future entrepreneurs, influencers and technologists to develop technologies that make a breakthrough and revolutionise the entire tech industry, not just for the benefit of [the] tech industry but also for the country and economy of Pakistan.”

Follow Dawn Business on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook for insights on business, finance and tech from Pakistan and across the world.

Opinion

Editorial

Business concerns
Updated 26 Apr, 2024

Business concerns

There is no doubt that these issues are impeding a positive business clime, which is required to boost private investment and economic growth.
Musical chairs
26 Apr, 2024

Musical chairs

THE petitioners are quite helpless. Yet again, they are being expected to wait while the bench supposed to hear...
Global arms race
26 Apr, 2024

Global arms race

THE figure is staggering. According to the annual report of Sweden-based think tank Stockholm International Peace...
Digital growth
Updated 25 Apr, 2024

Digital growth

Democratising digital development will catalyse a rapid, if not immediate, improvement in human development indicators for the underserved segments of the Pakistani citizenry.
Nikah rights
25 Apr, 2024

Nikah rights

THE Supreme Court recently delivered a judgement championing the rights of women within a marriage. The ruling...
Campus crackdowns
25 Apr, 2024

Campus crackdowns

WHILE most Western governments have either been gladly facilitating Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza, or meekly...