West Yorkshire–Pakistan Trade, Investment and Innovation Summit

The summit brings senior representatives from government, business, investment and trade organisations from West Yorkshire and Pakistan
About this Event

Invitation - West Yorkshire–Pakistan Trade, Investment and Innovation Summit

Thursday 12 November 2026
10:00am to 4:00pm
University of Bradford

You are warmly invited to attend the inaugural West Yorkshire–Pakistan Trade, Investment and Innovation Summit, organised by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and British Friends of Pakistan, in partnership with the University of Bradford and the Textiles Centre of Excellence.

The summit will bring together a carefully selected group of senior representatives from government, business, investment, universities, research institutions, Chambers of Commerce and trade organisations from West Yorkshire, the wider UK and Pakistan.

Building on West Yorkshire’s longstanding business, civic, community and institutional links with Pakistan, the summit will explore how these relationships can be translated into practical opportunities for trade, investment, research, innovation, education and skills, while laying the foundations for a longer-term programme of engagement.

Reflecting the summit’s four themes of trade and investment, innovation and research, education and skills, and people and institutions, the programme will include:

• an opening plenary with senior UK and Pakistani representatives;
• trade, investment and sector discussions covering manufacturing, supply chains, innovation and market access;
• textile and food and drink showcases and focused roundtables;
• structured networking and pre-booked one-to-one meetings;
• discussion of university, research and skills partnerships;
• a closing session focused on commitments and next steps.

The summit is intended to generate practical connections, including new commercial partnerships, export and investment opportunities, distribution and supply-chain relationships, and university, research and skills collaborations.

Attendance is free but strictly by invitation, with capacity limited to 100 delegates.

A pre-summit dinner for selected senior guests is also being planned at Bradford City Hall on the evening of Wednesday 11 November, subject to confirmation.

Further information about the programme and practical arrangements will be shared with confirmed delegates.