Prez Fakhrul to open AI Business Summit

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir will formally inaugurate the daylong conference at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka.

The summit is jointly organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI).

Details regarding preparations and objectives were shared by Minister for Science and Technology Fakir Mahbub Anam at a press conference held at the ministry's conference room on Wednesday. He noted that AI is driving major transformations across the global economy during the Fourth Industrial Revolution, explaining that this year's summit theme has been designated as 'AI-ation for the Future Economy'.

The minister stated that the primary objective of the event is to unlock new economic opportunities through the integration of human potential, business enterprises, and artificial intelligence.

According to the organizers, the summit features three thematic sessions. The first session at 12:00 PM will convene policymakers and experts to address AI advancements, regulatory frameworks, skill development, and infrastructure challenges.

Concurrently, the second session at the Hall of Fame will examine strategies for strengthening academia-industry partnerships and technology transfers. The third session at 3:00 PM will discuss the role of AI agents as 'digital colleagues' and their practical application in solving local challenges.

The summit hosts 142 exhibition stalls showcasing domestic and international technology firms, innovators, and startups. Over 150 startups and tech enterprises are presenting their innovative concepts and projects, while dedicated stalls feature AI-based prototypes created by students from 19 universities and one college. International exhibitors include one firm from the United States and four from Pakistan.