Dhaka:Bangladesh will host its first-ever AI business summit on November 5, aiming to foster the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence across the country's industrial and commercial sectors. The event will bring together policymakers, entrepreneurs, and investors.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the 'Bangladesh AI Business Summit 2026' will be jointly organized by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) and the Ministry of Science and Technology at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Agargaon. President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is expected to attend the inaugural session as the chief guest.
Science and Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam emphasized the transformative impact of AI on the global economy amidst the ongoing Fourth Industrial Revolution. The summit's theme, 'AI-fication for Tomorrow's Economy,' focuses on integrating people, business, and intelligence to promote responsible AI adoption and build a sustainable AI ecosystem.
DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed highlighted the importance of AI in transforming trade, industrial production, financial services, and communications. He stressed the need for effective policy support, modernizing education curricula, and infrastructure development to enhance national capacity.
The summit will include an inaugural session, three thematic sessions, and a B2B matchmaking session. An 'AI Business Expo' with 150 stalls will showcase products and services from local and international AI-based companies. Additionally, young innovators and entrepreneurs from 20 universities will display their innovations, providing opportunities for idea exchange and trade expansion.