Commerce Desk
LAHORE: The 10th Pakistan Industrial Expo (PIE 2026) will be held from November 14 to 16 at Expo Centre Lahore, bringing together Pakistani and Chinese manufacturers, investors and technology providers to promote industrial cooperation, technology transfer and investment opportunities.
The details of the three-day exhibition were shared at a press conference, where organisers and industry representatives highlighted its focus on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, industrial automation, CNC machinery and smart manufacturing.
Fa Wenyan, CEO of Everest International Expo (China), said the Pakistan Industrial Expo had served as a bridge between Pakistani industries and Chinese manufacturing expertise since 2017. He said the 10th edition would further strengthen cooperation in technology transfer, local manufacturing, investment and employment generation.
He observed that AI, robotics and automation were reshaping global industries and Pakistan had considerable potential to benefit from these technological developments.
Prof. Dr. Qaisar Abbas, Director of COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, said the exhibition would strengthen linkages between academia and industry. He added that its focus on AI, robotics and advanced manufacturing would encourage students, researchers and young entrepreneurs to translate innovative ideas into practical industrial solutions.
Asim Rafiq, President of the Pakistan Auto & Engineering Parts Manufacturer and Traders Association (PAEMTA), said the exhibition offered significant opportunities for Pakistan’s automotive and engineering sectors to explore advanced technologies and international partnerships. He emphasised that adopting automation, precision engineering and modern manufacturing solutions was essential to strengthening local production and improving global competitiveness.
Zishan Hashmi, Deputy General Manager of Everest International Expo, said the 10th edition represented another milestone in Pakistan-China industrial relations, creating opportunities for trade, investment, technology transfer and sustainable industrial growth.
Organised by Everest International Expo Pvt. Ltd., with COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, as co-organiser, the exhibition will showcase a wide range of sectors, including AI and robotics, CNC machinery, industrial automation, automotive and auto parts, electrical and electronics, solar energy, industrial equipment, hardware and tools, construction machinery, agricultural machinery, HVAC and packaging technologies.
The exhibition aims to facilitate direct business-to-business (B2B) networking, technology exchange and investment partnerships, while encouraging local manufacturing and industrial modernisation.
The event will be held in Halls 1 and 2 of Expo Centre Lahore, with support from PAEMTA and the National Business Foundation (NBF).
