Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman
Ameer Jamaat e Islami Pakistan
ENGAGE | ENCOURAGE | EMPOWER
The stage is set for CYE 2026
18 November 2026Pak-China Friendship Center, Islamabad
Organized by SAFE in collaboration with Youth Insight (YI)
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What is CYE
What is Capital Youth Expo
A leading youth engagement platform in Islamabad — education, innovation, and talent under one roof.
Capital Youth Expo (CYE) is a leading youth engagement platform in Islamabad, organized by SAFE in collaboration with Youth Insight (YI). Bringing together education, innovation, and talent under one roof, CYE serves as a dynamic space for young minds to learn, compete, and connect.
CYE 2026 features five distinct verticals — TechNexus, Spectrum, VentureX, BioNova, and Talent Fiesta. Through competitions, exhibitions, workshops, and speaker sessions, the event aims to engage 40,000+ students, educators, and young professionals, supported by outreach to 700+ educational institutions across Islamabad.
Built by a Community of Leaders
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Fully committed core team members
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Associate members driving operations & engagement
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Volunteers across educational institutions
Together, they form the organizational force behind Capital Youth Expo 2026, working year-round to deliver one of the region's largest youth engagement platforms.
Reach
Meet the Diverse Audience of Expo
1 Million
Students
700+
Institutions
2.4 Million
Target Population
What We're Offering
Five Distinct Verticals
CYE 2026 unites five distinct verticals, each designed to serve a specific academic and professional audience through specialized competitions, workshops, exhibitions, and speaker sessions.
TechNexus
Engineering & Technology
Where Pakistan's future engineers, developers, and innovators converge — project exhibitions, hackathons, and sessions on emerging technology.
Spectrum
Social Sciences, Art, Design & Humanities
A platform for creative and critical thinkers — design showcases, debates, and dialogue with leading voices in the field.
VentureX
Finance & Business
Startup pitches, business case competitions, and conversations about the economy, investment, and the future of enterprise.
BioNova
Biology, Agriculture & Medicine
Research exhibitions, expert sessions, and competitions that spotlight Pakistan's scientific community.
Talent Fiesta
School Competitions & Activities
School-level talent through competitions, creative activities, and recognition ceremonies — building the pipeline of future CYE participants.
CompetitionsSessionsWorkshopsPanel DiscussionJob FairCareer CounsellingProject ExhibitionTalk Show
CYE Recap
A Decade of Growing Momentum
Visitor growth across editions — a platform that has become Islamabad's defining youth gathering.
5,000
2015
8,000
2016
10,000
2018
15,000
2019
20,000
2023
22,000
2024
- 2015: 5,000 visitors
- 2016: 8,000 visitors
- 2018: 10,000 visitors
- 2019: 15,000 visitors
- 2023: 20,000 visitors
- 2024: 22,000 visitors
Memories
Glimpses from the Past
A look back at the energy of previous editions — crowds, stages, exhibitions, and celebrations that built CYE into Islamabad's defining youth gathering.
Line-up
Expected Guests
Leaders from government, academia, industry, media, and civil society expected at CYE 2026.
Ahsan Iqbal
Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives
Wasim Haider
President Islami Jamiat e Talaba Pakistan
Dr. Wasay Shakir
Brain Health & Neurological Diseases, Agha Khan University
Wajeeha Qamar
Member National Assembly of Pakistan
Dr M. Iqbal Khan
VC Shifa Tameer e Millat University
Saqib Azhar
Co-Founder & CEO, Enablers
Usman Asif
Founder & CEO, Devsinc
Hisham Sarwar
CEO Innovista, Founder of BeingGuru
Irfan Malik
Founder & CEO, Xeven Solutions
Nasrullah Randhawa
Ex CTO, PTCL
Wahaj Siraj
CEO, Nayatel
Mushahid Hussain Syed
Ex Senator
Dr. Anees
VC Riphah University
Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar
Chairman, Higher Education Commission
Kanwal Cheema
Founder & CEO, My Impact Meter
Farhan Malik
Founder & CEO, Raftar
Talat Hussain
Senior Journalist, Author & TV Anchor
Mansoor Ali Khan
Journalist, TV Anchor & YouTuber
Dr. Hafeez ur Rehman
President Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan
Dr Javed Iqbal
Renowned Surgeon
Salman Asif Siddiqui
Director ERDC
Shoaib Akhtar
Ex Cricketer
Lt. (Retd.) Sohail Ashraf
Chief Commissioner Islamabad
Amanullah Khan
Co Founder, EON Pakistan
Partner with us
Sponsorship Tiers
Be the brand behind Islamabad's largest youth platform. Packages are designed for visibility, access, and lasting community impact.
Premier partnership
Titanium
PKR 1,000,000
- Company logo with CYE
- Spacious booth
- Exclusive presentation time (10 min)
- Social media promotion & coverage
- Inclusion in pre-event campaign
- Educational institutions publicity
- Comprehensive venue branding
Gold
PKR 700,000
- Spacious booth
- Exclusive presentation time (10 min)
- Social media promotion & coverage
- Inclusion in pre-event campaign
- Comprehensive venue branding
Silver
PKR 500,000
- Spacious booth
- Exclusive presentation time (10 min)
- Social media promotion & coverage
- Comprehensive venue branding
Bronze
PKR 250,000
- Spacious booth
- Social media promotion & coverage
- Comprehensive venue branding
Exhibit
Stall Packages
Secure a presence on the expo floor and put your brand in front of thousands of students, educators, and young professionals.
Gold Stalls
PKR 150,000
- Prominent location
- Logo on all invitation cards given to dignitaries
- Exclusive presentation time (1 min)
- One social media post
- Logo on brochures distributed all over Islamabad
Silver Stalls
PKR 100,000
- Prime location
- One social media post
- Logo on brochures distributed all over Islamabad
From the director
Director Message — Hashir Ijaz Abbasi, Director CYE
HI
Our expectations from our valued sponsors are rooted in the vision and mission of the Capital Youth Expo (CYE). We look to our sponsors not only for financial support but also for their active engagement and commitment to the goals and objectives of the CYE. We expect sponsors to play a pivotal role in empowering the youth of the Islamabad Region by helping us create an exceptional event that offers valuable educational and career opportunities. This includes providing financial support to ensure the Expo's success, contributing expertise and resources to enhance the quality of the event, and actively participating in initiatives related to youth development. Additionally, we anticipate sponsors to see the long-term potential of our partnership, extending beyond the Expo, and to work collaboratively with us to make a lasting impact on the community. We are confident that our sponsors' commitment to our shared goals will not only enrich the Expo experience but also make a meaningful difference in the lives of young individuals striving for a brighter future.
Together, We Empower the Next Generation.
Partner with Capital Youth Expo
18 November 2026Pak-China Friendship Center, Islamabad