Digital Device and Innovation Expo-2019, said to be the largest information technology exhibition in country’s history, is set to begin from October 14.
ICT Division, Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park authority Idea Project, a2i and Bangladesh Computer Samity (BCS) are going to organise the three-day expo for the first time, reports BSS.
Prime Minister’s Information and Communication Technology Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Ahmed Wazed is likely to inaugurate the exhibition as the chief guest.
State Minister for ICT Division Zunaid Ahmed Palak today addressed a press conference at Janata Tower Software Technology Park, Kawran Bazar, saying the exposition with slogan “Made in Bangladesh” will give emphases on exploring the innovation of students.
“There will be a separate zone for local organisations who are manufacturing technological products. Digital Bangladesh is not a dream now, it is reality. We all are enjoying the facilities of Digital Bangladesh. We are also advancing towards the road of development,” he added.
The doors of the exposition will open at 10am and will close at 8pm at Bangabandhu International Conference Center. The organisers said although the entree to the expo is totally free, but the visitors are needed to register online or take help of spot registration to enjoy the exhibition.
Managing Director of Hi-Tech Park Authority Hosne Ara Begum (NDC) and Director of Idea Project Syed Mojibul Haque were present at the press briefing where power point presentation on the expo was given by BCS president Md Shahid-Ul-Munir.