Applications open now — 17 categories · launching Sept 23
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Award categories
Find your category
One person — one category. Applications open Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Best in Software Engineering
Full-stack developers, backend architects, mobile engineers, system designers who build the products Pakistan uses every day.
View details →Explore → 02Best in Data Engineering
ETL architects, data pipeline builders, analytics engineers, data platform leads who make data reliable, available and actionable.
View details →Explore → 03Tech Education & Academia
University professors, bootcamp instructors, EdTech innovators, researchers bridging academia and industry, mentors building the next generation of te
View details →Explore → 04IT Infrastructure
Data center managers, sysadmins, enterprise IT leaders, virtualization experts who build and maintain the backbone of organizations.
View details →Explore → 05Emerging Young Stars
Early-career developers and engineers already shipping real products — the fresh faces of Pakistan's next tech generation.
View details →Explore → 06AI & Data Science
ML engineers, data scientists, NLP specialists, computer vision researchers, LLM practitioners turning data into intelligence.
View details →Explore → 07SOC & Defensive Security
SOC analysts, incident responders, SIEM engineers, threat hunters, blue team members who defend organizations against cyber threats every day.
View details →Explore → 08Tech Leadership
CTOs, VPs of Engineering, engineering directors, tech team leads who build high-performing teams and drive technical strategy.
View details →Explore → 09Tech Entrepreneurship
Founders, startup CTOs, bootstrapped builders with evidence of product-market fit and real customer traction.
View details →Explore → 10Tech Trainers
Bootcamp instructors, corporate trainers, workshop leads, and mentors who upskill Pakistan's tech workforce at scale.
View details →Explore → 11Cloud & DevOps
Cloud architects, SRE engineers, platform builders, CI/CD Pipeline masters who scale infrastructure and ship reliable software at speed.
View details →Explore → 12Product & Design
Product managers, UX/UI designers, design system architects, user researchers who create products people love.
View details →Explore → 13Network & Telecom
Network engineers, ISP infrastructure leaders, telecom specialists, 5G and wireless pioneers who keep Pakistan connected.
View details →Explore → 14Rising Star of the Year
Under-30 technologists from any domain — the wildcard category for the next generation of Pakistani tech leaders.
View details →Explore → 15GRC & Compliance
Governance, risk, compliance professionals, policy architects, auditors who implement ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2 and build organizational trust frameworks
View details →Explore → 16Tech for Good
Social impact technologists, edtech builders, healthtech innovators, accessibility champions using technology to uplift communities.
View details →Explore → 17Offensive Security
Pentesters, red team operators, vulnerability researchers, exploit developers who find the weaknesses before the adversaries do.
View details →Explore →The journey
How it works
From application to recognition — a transparent, four-step process.
1. Apply
Submit your story, achievements, and a short AI-assisted interview. Free to enter — one category per person.
2. AI Assessment
Every application is scored by AI on your recorded responses — consistent, bias-free, and transparent.
3. Public Vote
LinkedIn-verified professionals cast their votes. Public opinion counts for 70% of the final score.
4. Winners Revealed
An independent jury blends scores at a live ceremony. Every step is audited end-to-end.
FLA 2026
Meet the Nominees
Browse all applicants, explore their stories, and cast your vote.
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Applications open Sunday, September 13, 2026. Prepare your story.