The United States–PAK Rise Summit 2026 is a landmark international business, trade, and innovation summit designed to strengthen economic collaboration between the United States and Pakistan.
Hosted in Peoria, Illinois, the summit brings together entrepreneurs, exporters, investors, technology leaders, startups, women founders, chambers of commerce, government representatives, and diaspora stakeholders on a single global platform.
The focus is simple and outcome-driven: trade growth, investment connections, technology partnerships, startup acceleration, and long-term economic bridges between both nations.
To inspire entrepreneurship, create global market access, empower women leaders, accelerate startups, and enable meaningful U.S.–Pakistan business collaboration through a world-class annual summit.
To establish the United States–PAK Rise Summit as the premier global platform for cross-border entrepreneurship, innovation, women empowerment, and sustainable economic development between the United States and Pakistan.
Facilitate high-value trade and investment partnerships
Promote Pakistan’s export-ready industries in the U.S. market
Support women-led enterprises with visibility and capital access
Accelerate startup innovation through pitching and mentorship
Enable IT outsourcing and technology collaboration
Strengthen diaspora-led economic engagement
The summit is built on five core pillars that drive its structure and outcomes:
Supporting founders and business owners with knowledge, networks, and capital access.
A curated exhibition showcasing export-ready products and manufacturing excellence.
Connecting Pakistan’s digital talent with U.S. companies and global markets.
Advancing women-led businesses through leadership development and investment exposure.
Identifying high-potential startups and providing investment, mentorship, and accelerator pathways
The United States–PAK Rise Summit was created to move beyond dialogue and deliver real economic outcomes. By uniting businesses, innovators, and leaders from both countries, the summit aims to unlock shared opportunities, build trust, and create sustainable growth for future generations.
Peoria offers a strategic Midwest location with excellent accessibility, strong regional business networks, and the infrastructure required to host large international delegations.
Its central U.S. location makes it an ideal meeting point for global participants seeking meaningful engagement in a focused and collaborative environment.
The United States and Pakistan share deep economic potential across trade, technology, manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and human capital.
This summit serves as a catalyst to:
Discover a series of thoughtfully curated upcoming summit designed to inspire learning, spark meaningful conversations, and bring communities together.
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Exhibition spaces, sponsorship packages, and startup pitch slots are limited.
