Textiles & Garments
Largest Category
Textiles & Garments
Pakistan's dominant export sector to the UK, over half of all exports. Major opportunities in private label clothing, premium cotton, and halal fashion.
London · November 17 to 20, 2026
Empowering Partnerships for Sustainable Prosperity in Pakistan's Growing Economy
Summit Brochure
The full four day programme, delegate packages, sponsorship tiers, exhibition details and the awards categories.
What to Expect
The UK Pakistan Business Summit is built around outcomes, four focused days of dialogue, facilitation, and recognition designed to move trade, open markets, and build lasting partnerships across the corridor.
Engage UK Parliament, the Department for Business & Trade, the London Chamber, and sector bodies directly.
Investment ready Pakistani sectors and projects presented to UK and European investors.
Market entry, trade policy, and B2B matchmaking takeaways you can act on immediately.
Connect with the UK Pakistan business diaspora and build long term strategic partners.
Opportunity Map
"Pakistan offers diverse, high potential export and investment opportunities across multiple sectors. The Summit creates direct access for UK buyers, distributors, and investors to engage with these industries, from textiles and IT to critical minerals shaping the global energy transition."
Largest Category
Pakistan's dominant export sector to the UK, over half of all exports. Major opportunities in private label clothing, premium cotton, and halal fashion.
Fast Growing
Record IT exports outpacing physical goods. UK firms source software dev, AI services, freelance teams, and call centre capacity from Pakistan's English speaking tech workforce.
Halal Goods
Strong UK halal and Asian market demand for premium Pakistani basmati, mangoes, spices, tea, and ready to eat halal certified product lines.
Mining
Globally significant copper reserves. UK and European EV, energy, and defence industries need secure supply, concentrate, refined product, and long term offtake.
Fastest Growing
Lithium, antimony, rare earths, cobalt, nickel, essential for EV batteries, wind turbines, semiconductors. JV partnerships and ESG compliant projects on the table.
Heritage Export
Pakistan exports quantities of Himalayan pink salt, rock salt, gypsum, limestone, and marble, serving UK food, spa/wellness, construction, and home decor markets.
High Margin
Pakistan targets $1bn gemstone exports within five years. Emeralds, rubies, peridot, plus onyx and black & gold marble for luxury interiors and London retail.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing strength in leather goods, sports equipment, surgical instruments, and handcrafted furniture, prized by UK buyers for quality.
Growing Sector
Growing pharma and medical device manufacturing. UK partnerships in generic medicines, surgical instruments, and clinical research collaborations.
Investment
Investment in CPEC infrastructure, urban development, and residential construction.
Future Growth
Solar, wind, and hydro projects driving Pakistan's energy transition. JV opportunities with UK clean energy expertise and project finance.
Emerging
Emerging tourism sector, northern Pakistan, heritage sites, and modern hospitality inviting UK and European operators into a fast developing market.
Manufacturing & Engineering · Logistics & Supply Chain · Education & Skills · Investment Projects across multiple emerging categories.
Maximum participation and visibility for Pakistan's full business and investment landscape.
Stronger Partnerships, Shared Prosperity, Trade & Investment Between the UK and Pakistan
Delegate Participation
Join Pakistan’s delegation to London for the November 2026 summit. Choose the three day business delegate package or a single summit day, both include the exhibition and B2B programme.
Government / diplomatic officials and confirmed speakers attend complimentary.
Package 1, Most delegates
£850
Three days of the summit, for delegates attending the full business programme:
Fee is per delegate. An official UPTIB invitation / offer letter is provided to support your UK visa application.
Package 2, Single day
£550
One day of the summit, for delegates joining the main business day only.
Exhibition stall for presentation of services / samples: £1000 each.
Registration fees are per person and non refundable in the event of visa rejection. UPTIB provides an official invitation / offer letter to confirm participation; UK visa approval is at the Embassy’s sole discretion. Awards Gala Dinner seats are booked separately, from £350 per seat, or £2,000 to £5,000 per table.
17 to 20 November 2026 · Central London
Participation
Join the UK Pakistan Business Summit at the level that matches your objectives, a single summit day, the full three day business programme, or an exhibition stall to present your services and samples, with optional add ons to maximise your presence.
Three days, for delegates attending the full business programme
£850
£550
One day, the main business day
£1000
Presentation of services / samples only
Complimentary
By invitation or programme selection
| Feature | Only Attend Summit £550 |
Standard Business Delegate £850 |
Exhibition Stall £1000 |
Government & Speakers Complimentary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit access | One day | 3 days | 3 days | As invited |
| Keynotes & sector sessions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Investment Forum | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exhibition access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| B2B meetings | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| B2B & Investment Matchmaking day | None | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Own stall to present services / samples | None | None | ✓ | None |
| Institutional engagement (Parliament / chambers) | None | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Speaking / panel participation | None | None | None | ✓ |
| UPTIB invitation / offer letter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Additional Services (Optional)
Please note: UPTIB provides an official Invitation / Offer Letter to confirm summit participation. We do not issue or guarantee UK visas, applicants apply for the UK Standard Visitor Visa directly at the UK Embassy, and visa approval is at the Embassy's sole discretion. Registration fees are non refundable in the event of visa rejection. Awards Gala Dinner seats are booked separately.
Partnerships
Position your brand at the centre of UK Pakistan trade and investment. Choose from nine corporate sector partnership tiers, each crafted to deliver visibility, access, and influence.
01
£2,000
Exclusive hospitality sponsorship · 10 to 15 slots
02
£2,000
Sector leadership sponsorship · 10 to 15 slots
03
£2,000
Supporting future technologies & entrepreneurs · 10 to 15 slots
04
£4,000
Supporting partner with exhibition presence · 12 to 15 slots
05
£5,000
SMEs, professional organisations & emerging companies · 8 to 10 slots
06
£10,000
Companies seeking international exposure & engagement · 4 to 5 slots
07
£15,000
Strong positioning within the Commonwealth investment ecosystem · 3 to 5 slots
08
£20,000
Multinationals & financial institutions seeking international visibility · 1 to 2 slots
09
£25,000
Exclusive event partnership, highest level of recognition · 1 slot
Sponsors are recognised across the Summit and the UK Pakistan Business Excellence Awards Gala in London, in recognition of outstanding contribution to strengthening UK Pakistan trade and investment relations. Sponsorship of the Summit or Awards does not influence judging decisions.
Plan Your Visit
From institutional visits and the Trade & Investment Summit to the Gala Dinner and B2B meetings.
View the Programme →The Schedule
Four days across Central London, from institutional visits and the Trade & Investment Summit to the Gala Dinner, B2B meetings, and a closing city day.
Institutional Engagement, UK Parliament, Chambers and institutional meetings.
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Trade, Investment & Business Summit, keynotes, Investment Forum, sector sessions, exhibition and B2B meetings, closing with the UK Pakistan Business Excellence Awards Gala.
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B2B & Investment Matchmaking, pre arranged meetings between UK buyers, Pakistani exporters, investors, technology companies, property developers, manufacturers and professional service firms.
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Proven Track Record
100+ delegates and 20+ MOUs signed at last year's London summit.
See the Highlights →Last Year's Story
"London hosted the 2025 edition with 100+ delegates and 20+ MOUs signed. Below: the people, the partnerships, and the moments that shaped the year, and laid the foundation for what we're scaling in 2026."
"From textile barons to fintech founders, government ministers to chamber presidents."
"Memoranda of Understanding bridging trade and investment commitments across 4 sectors."
"IT, Textiles, Energy, and Pharmaceuticals, the foundation for 2026's expanded sector focus."
The Organiser
The UK Pakistan Trade & Investment Board works across eight core areas, expanding trade, investment, and cross border market access between Pakistan, the UK, and Europe.
Facilitating foreign direct investment and international business partnerships.
Supporting exporters and producers through trade promotion and representation.
Providing consultancy, market entry support, and investor facilitation.
Coordinating import/export including compliance, logistics, warehousing, and supply chain management.
Organising trade fairs, exhibitions, conferences, missions, and business matching events.
Connecting government institutions, chambers of commerce, and private sector stakeholders.
Partnerships supporting Pakistan's IT industry, technology transfer, and new global markets.
Ongoing support to SMEs and exporters via business matching, distribution, and UK/EU representation.
Strategic Partners
"Collaborating with global institutions, chambers of commerce, and commercial partners to deliver measurable impact across the UK Pakistan corridor. The Summit brings together influential business groups and government bodies from both nations."


















Partner with UPTIB to reach senior decision makers across UK and Pakistani markets. The Summit puts your brand in front of investors, ministers, and chamber presidents.
Sponsorship, exhibition, and speaking slots available.
Moments
A look back at the people, partnerships, and milestones that have shaped our journey.
Photos from London 2025, Davos 2025 to 2026.
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