Los Angeles:Bangladesh has initiated discussions with top Silicon Valley CEOs, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and investors to foster technology investment and strategic partnerships aimed at bolstering the country's economic growth.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the Consulate General of Bangladesh in Los Angeles organized a CEO/Senior Executive Roundtable titled 'Technology Investment and Strategic Partnerships for Bangladesh's Growth.' The event took place at the Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley on September 27.
A senior delegation from Bangladesh, led by Adviser to the Prime Minister for Finance and Planning Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, was present at the event. The delegation also included State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam, State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Boby Hajjaj, and Adviser to the Prime Minister for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology and Science and Technology Rehan Asif Asad. Kazi Muhammad Jabed Iqbal, the Consul General of Bangladesh in Los Angeles, along with officials from the Prime Minister's Office, participated in the discussions.
The roundtable was moderated by Shamim Mohammad, Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Technology Officer of CarMax. Notable participants included Amjad Masad, founder and CEO of Replit; Jay Chaudhry, founder, chairman and CEO of Zscaler; and Dr. Omar Ishrak, former chairman of Intel and former chairman and CEO of Medtronic.
The event featured senior executives, entrepreneurs, and investors from various sectors, including semiconductor, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, space technology, venture capital, digital infrastructure, and advanced technology. The interactive discussion focused on exploring practical opportunities for investment and collaboration in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, semiconductor design and manufacturing, digital infrastructure, education and skills development, venture capital, healthcare technology, earth observation, and advanced manufacturing.