Numbers to Lives

اعداد کی زباں - ترقی کا نشاں

FROM

11th

NOVEMBER

to

12th

NOVEMBER

Pak China Friendship Center, Islamabad

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Introducing

Unlocking Insights,
Driving Innovations.

The National DataFest is a key event for sharing knowledge, developing skills, fostering innovation, and encouraging collaboration in the field of data. As data becomes more crucial in our lives, this fest highlights its importance. It's a place for professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts to come together, celebrate, and innovate. Beyond just skills and technology, the fest aims to build connections, boost economic growth, and push our nation towards data-driven progress.

The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) is excited to present the DataFest-2025, a pioneering two-day event at the Pak-China Friendship Centre in Islamabad from November 11th & 12th, 2025.

Data Sandbox

"Secure Data Boundless Insight"

Serving with safe & Flexible Data Environment to Researcher, Policy Maker, Academia, Public & Private Sectors

Data Visualization:

PBS is committed to Facilitate the Data users with timely, reliable information through:

Dashboards
🗺️ Maps
📊 Graphs
💡 Insights

DATASETS

Population Census 2023
Business Register
Agriculture Census
External Trade Statistics
Economic Census
Industry
Price Statictics
Social Statictics

DataFest Aims
Skills Growth Connections Networking

DataFest 2025 enhances understanding and skills in data science among participants. Facilitate interactions to bridge the gap between data creators and users. Highlight how data amalgamation can generate holistic insights for informed decision-making. Foster an environment where data can be traded, accessed, and utilized effectively.

Promote Data Literacy

Enhance understanding and skills in data science among participants.

Promote Data-Driven Innovation

Encourage new ideas and solutions through panel discussions featuring thought leaders.

Directly Engage Data Producers with Data Users

Facilitate interactions to bridge the gap between data creators and users.

Foster Data Literacy and Visualization Skills

Provide training on data analysis and visualization to empower participants.

WHO'S ATTENDING?

Participents are

Government Agencies

Ministry of Planning, Finance, Health, Education, and other Federal and Provincial Departments etc.

Semi Government and Autonomous Bodies

Regulatory Bodies and Autonomous Institutions like NADRA, FBR, SUPARCO, NITB, PSEB, PITB, NTC etc.

Private Sector

Corporations, financial institutions, tech firms, data companies, and banks.

Academic Institutions

Universities, think tanks, and research organizations.

International Organizations

UN agencies, international development banks, and foreign embassies.

NGOs & Civil Society

NGOs, CBOs, and advocacy groups focused on data-driven policy.

Media Houses

Print, Electronic, Social Media

Associations & Unions

Associations like APTA, P@SHA etc.

Quiz, Poster & Project
Display Competition

💡
For Quiz
Competition
  • Team Size: 3 Members
  • Time Duration: 1 Hour
🖼️
For Poster
Competition
  • Poster Size: A1
  • Presentation Time: 5 Minutes (Each)
📊
For Project
Display
  • Set-up Time: 30 Minutes
  • Presentation Time: 5-7 Minutes
  • Q&A From Judges: 2-3 Minutes
Activities & Attractions for Students
🏆 Student Competitions
🎵 Music & Fun Gala with Food Stalls
📊 Poster Presentations & Exhibitions
💡 Workshops / Data Products Display
🎤 Keynote Speeches by Experts
🤝 Networking with Policymakers & Industry
Open for all Universities and Data Enthusiasts
Exciting Prizes for the Winners!
Participation certificates
will be awarded to
the volunteers
🏆

DataFest 2025 is organized by