Past Event
21
May
2026
The event brought together some of the most successful entrepreneurs, technology company owners, startup founders, freelancers, and senior banking professionals to discuss the future of Sargodha's technology ecosystem, business growth opportunities, banking challenges, digital transformation, and ways to strengthen collaboration among local companies.
Unlike traditional networking events, this meetup focused on real discussions, practical problem-solving, relationship building, and collective efforts to improve the business and technology landscape of Sargodha.
Over the years, FLCS – Freelancers Community Sargodha has emerged as one of Pakistan's leading freelancer and technology communities. The community has consistently worked to connect freelancers, software houses, startups, entrepreneurs, students, and corporate organizations through workshops, seminars, networking events, training sessions, and community initiatives.
The Tech CEOs & CXOs Dinner 2026 was another milestone in FLCS's mission to create a stronger bridge between technology companies, business leaders, academia, freelancers, and financial institutions.
The event demonstrated how collaboration can help solve common challenges faced by technology businesses while opening new opportunities for growth and innovation.
The event was proudly powered by UBL – United Bank Limited, whose senior representatives participated in discussions with technology leaders and company owners.
Representatives from UBL including the General Manager, Regional Manager, and Branch Manager attended the meetup and engaged directly with CEOs and business leaders. Their presence provided a valuable opportunity for technology companies to discuss banking-related challenges, financial services, business account management, digital banking requirements, international transactions, payment solutions, and future banking support for the technology sector.
The interaction between banking professionals and technology entrepreneurs created a productive environment where concerns could be discussed openly and practical solutions could be explored.
The meetup was attended by several prominent business leaders and founders from Sargodha's growing technology industry.
Among the notable participants were:
Mujahid Farooq – CEO, Softileo
Jahanzaib Khalid – CEO, Hero Solutions
Ashar Mehboob – CEO, ProsValley Coworking
Zeeshan Haider – CEO, Wixpa
Ghazanfar Hussain – CEO, Webscare
Musharraf Hussain – CEO, Dixeam
Burhan Arif – CEO, Socooba
In addition to these respected leaders, many other CEOs, directors, founders, CXOs, technology managers, and entrepreneurs from Sargodha's software houses and digital businesses also participated in the event.
The diversity of participants made the gathering especially valuable, as attendees represented multiple sectors including software development, digital marketing, e-commerce, freelancing, outsourcing services, startup development, coworking spaces, and technology consulting.
One of the most significant outcomes of the event was meaningful networking among senior business leaders.
Networking events often focus on introductions and brief conversations. However, the FLCS Tech CEOs & CXOs Dinner provided a comfortable environment where participants could spend several hours engaging in deeper discussions.
Business owners exchanged experiences about:
Scaling software companies
Hiring and retaining talent
Managing remote teams
Client acquisition strategies
International business development
Freelancer growth opportunities
Startup challenges
Export of IT services
Local business collaboration
Future technology trends
These discussions helped strengthen relationships among companies that may otherwise operate independently despite being located in the same city.
The event reinforced the idea that collaboration can create more opportunities than competition alone.
A major focus of the meetup was identifying challenges faced by businesses and professionals in Sargodha.
Participants discussed several important topics including:
Talent Development
Many technology companies face challenges in finding skilled professionals who are ready to contribute immediately in professional environments.
CEOs discussed the need for stronger collaboration between academia and industry to better prepare students for real-world technology careers.
Industry Collaboration
Business leaders emphasized the importance of creating stronger connections among local companies, freelancers, startups, and educational institutions.
Rather than operating in isolation, participants highlighted the benefits of knowledge sharing, referrals, partnerships, and collaborative growth.
Digital Economy Growth
The discussion also covered opportunities to increase Sargodha's contribution to Pakistan's growing digital economy.
Technology exports, freelancing, software development, e-commerce, and digital services were identified as key sectors capable of creating employment and economic growth in the region.
Business Infrastructure
Participants exchanged ideas on how local businesses can work together to improve infrastructure, support systems, and resources available to entrepreneurs and technology companies.
Banking Issues and Financial Solutions
A particularly valuable aspect of the meetup was the direct engagement between CEOs and UBL representatives.
Technology businesses often face unique banking requirements that differ from traditional businesses. The meetup allowed company leaders to discuss these issues directly with decision-makers from the banking sector.
Topics discussed included:
Business banking services
International payments
Foreign remittances
Freelancer banking challenges
Export proceeds management
Corporate account requirements
Digital banking solutions
Payment gateway support
Financial services for technology companies
The open dialogue enabled banking representatives to better understand the practical challenges faced by technology businesses while giving business leaders an opportunity to provide direct feedback.
This exchange of ideas reflected the event's core purpose: solving real problems through collaboration.
A key theme throughout the evening was the long-term vision of building a stronger technology ecosystem in Sargodha.
The leadership of FLCS believes that sustainable growth requires connections between all stakeholders involved in the digital economy.
This includes:
Freelancers
Software houses
Startups
Technology professionals
Educational institutions
Corporate organizations
Banking partners
Government stakeholders
By bringing these groups together, FLCS aims to create an environment where knowledge, opportunities, and resources can flow more effectively throughout the community.
One of the ideas highlighted during discussions was the need to bridge the gap between academia and industry.
Many students graduate with theoretical knowledge but limited exposure to real-world industry requirements. At the same time, companies often struggle to find candidates with practical skills.
FLCS has consistently worked to address this challenge by creating opportunities where students, freelancers, technology professionals, and businesses can connect and learn from one another.
The organization continues to act as a bridge between different segments of the technology ecosystem, helping individuals discover opportunities while supporting companies in finding talent and collaboration partners.
Another important initiative discussed was the FLCS Freelance Marketplace.
The platform is designed to create a centralized ecosystem where freelancers can build professional profiles, showcase their expertise, and connect with potential clients.
At the same time, companies can post jobs, projects, internships, and collaboration opportunities, making it easier to identify suitable talent and manage recruitment processes efficiently.
The marketplace helps improve transparency, project management, communication, and opportunity discovery while supporting the overall growth of the local freelance and technology community.
By connecting businesses and professionals through a dedicated platform, FLCS is helping create a more organized and sustainable digital economy in Sargodha.
Cities that successfully build technology ecosystems often share one common factor: collaboration.
The most successful innovation hubs around the world thrive because entrepreneurs, investors, educators, service providers, and business leaders regularly interact and support one another.
Events such as the FLCS Tech CEOs & CXOs Meetup and Dinner help create these essential connections.
They encourage:
Knowledge sharing
Strategic partnerships
Business referrals
Innovation
Community building
Industry growth
Problem solving
Economic development
For a growing technology city like Sargodha, these interactions are critical to long-term success.
The FLCS Tech CEOs & CXOs Meetup and Dinner 2026 was more than just a networking dinner. It represented a collective commitment toward strengthening Sargodha's technology ecosystem and creating new opportunities for businesses, professionals, and future entrepreneurs.
With active participation from leading CEOs, CXOs, startup founders, and senior banking officials from UBL, the event successfully facilitated meaningful conversations around growth, innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving.
As Sargodha continues to establish itself as an emerging technology hub in Pakistan, initiatives like these play an essential role in bringing stakeholders together and building a stronger future for the city's digital economy.
FLCS remains committed to empowering freelancers, startups, software houses, and technology professionals through collaboration, community development, and opportunities that contribute to sustainable growth.
The success of this meetup demonstrates that when leaders come together with a shared vision, meaningful progress becomes possible—not only for individual businesses but for the entire city.
Event: FLCS Tech CEOs & CXOs Meetup & Dinner 2026
Date: 21 May 2026
Venue: Royal Nawab Restaurant, Sargodha
Organized By: FLCS – Freelancers Community Sargodha
Powered By: UBL – United Bank Limited
Together, the leaders of Sargodha's technology industry took another important step toward building a stronger, more connected, and more prosperous future.
