Software House Visit to HKS TechLab – Vehari Campus (April 2025)

On 17 April 2025, the COMSATS Software Society at Vehari campus organised an industrial visit to HKS TechLab, a rapidly growing software house specialising in cloud-based solutions and business automation. The visit was designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world practice, giving students firsthand exposure to professional software development workflows, project management methodologies, and client engagement strategies. Students toured the development floors, met with project managers, and engaged with engineers working on active projects. During the interactive Q&A session, HKS TechLab executives discussed the latest trends in bubble.io, low-code platforms, and AI-driven automation, encouraging students to pursue practical problem-solving skills alongside academic research.

One of the highlights of the day was the signing of an Industry–Academia MoU, aimed at securing long-term collaboration between COMSATS and HKS TechLab. This agreement covers internship placements, joint hackathons, and guest lecture series hosted by HKS professionals. Many students described the experience as an eye-opener, noting how it reshaped their understanding of software entrepreneurship.

The event concluded with a networking tea session, where faculty members and industry leaders discussed the importance of nurturing entrepreneurial mindsets among undergraduates. The initiative has already inspired CSS to schedule follow-up visits to other technology companies in the region, ensuring that students remain connected to the evolving software ecosystem in Pakistan.