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ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP):The three-day Peshawar Digital Fest 2025, held from January 14 to 16 at the University of Agriculture Peshawar, concluded on Thursday as one of the largest IT and entrepreneurial events in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The event offered significant opportunities, including 50 job openings, 1,000 free digital marketing training sessions, and the potential for attendees to earn up to $500 monthly through freelancing.
Organized by Metrix Pakistan and Safe, the event featured a variety of activities, including sessions on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, IT training, digital marketing, e-commerce, and freelancing. It also included a Talent Award Show, hackathons, a job fair, startup stalls, and a food gala.
Prominent IT and entrepreneurial companies like Vanar, RankingGrow, Let’s Grow, and TechBrixia participated, providing a platform for networking and collaboration.
Keynote speakers and experts from across the country delivered insightful sessions. Hisham Sarwar, CEO of Innovista, encouraged attendees to explore freelancing, sharing that one could earn up to $500 monthly with basic skills.
Hassan Nisar, Founder and CEO of Metrix Pakistan, stressed the importance of cybersecurity and responsible digital engagement during his session on “Safe, Secure, and Responsible Cyberspace.”
Nisar shared his experience in fighting cyber threats and emphasized the need for secure online practices, having helped recover over 800 hacked accounts since 2020.
The event attracted over 15,000 attendees, including students, entrepreneurs, and government officials, offering opportunities for skill development.
Ammad Ali, CEO of RankingGrow, announced 50 job openings and 1,000 free digital marketing training sessions for students at the University of Agriculture Peshawar.
Similarly, Huzaifa Behram, CEO of Let’s Grow, offered 1,500 free e-commerce training sessions.
The festival also saw the attendance of notable figures such as blogger Ismail, CEO of Consulting 360 Bilal Farooq, former Senator Mushtaq, Irfan from Vanar, and Ahmed Manzoor, MD of Pakistan Blockchain Institute, contributing valuable insights to the discussions.