Sialkot : The Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry Sialkot (WCCIS), in collaboration with the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), successfully organized the 4th edition of WE-Exhibit 2026 in Sialkot. The two-day flagship initiative was dedicated to promoting women’s entrepreneurship, enhancing export capacity, and fostering digital innovation.
The formal proceedings commenced with the inauguration ceremony, which was graced by the Turkish Consul General, Mr. Mehmet Eymen ?im?ek as the Chief Guest, along with the Turkish Commercial Attaché, Mr. Nurettin Demir. The Chief Guest addressed the audience, emphasizing the importance of enabling women entrepreneurs to access and integrate into global markets.
In her welcome remarks, Senior Director General TDAP, Ms. Fouzia Perveen Chaudhry, commended the seasoned women exporters and industry leaders of Sialkot, who have consistently demonstrated their ability to compete and succeed in demanding international markets. She described WE-Exhibit 2026 as a significant milestone in TDAP’s provincial engagement strategy and bringing trade opportunities closer to regional entrepreneurs
At its core, WE-Exhibit 2026 provided women entrepreneurs with a high-visibility platform to confidently showcase their products and brands while engaging with exporters, policymakers, and trade facilitators. The event created space for meaningful networking, practical learning, and export-oriented dialogue aimed at moving businesses from local reach to international presence. The partnership between WCCIS and TDAP reinforced a shared institutional objective of transforming women entrepreneurs from potential to performance and supporting their integration into global value chains.
Across the two-day event, WE-Exhibit 2026 featured a series of thoughtfully curated panel discussions and interactive sessions addressing leadership, public service, digital transformation, social impact, media influence, and business growth. The discussions brought together accomplished women leaders, entrepreneurs, civil servants, and industry professionals who shared practical insights and real-world experiences to inspire participants and strengthen their entrepreneurial journeys. The program also included networking engagements and interactive activities designed to foster collaboration and community-building. The event concluded with a formal closing ceremony featuring remarks by the organizers, shield distribution, and the presentation of Star Exhibitor Certificates to volunteers, marking the successful culmination of WE-Exhibit 2026.
By convening government representatives, diplomats, trade bodies, and entrepreneurs under one platform, WE-Exhibit 2026 strengthened Pakistan’s women-led export ecosystem and underscored the growing role of women as contributors to Pakistan’s export economy. Moreover, it demonstrated the power of strategic collaboration in enabling women-owned businesses to compete confidently at both national and international levels.
