About Digital World

The Digital World builds upon the concept of e-Asia 2011. The objective of e-Asia 2011 was to reinforce technology and knowledge-centric growth and needs of Asia along with Bangladesh, through capitalization of market economy and boosting human development. Digital World is a showcase of Bangladesh´s achievements. In addition it aims to learn from its global peers and to provide a forum for free-flow of ideas and concepts enriching current thoughts on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for development.

Digital World 2015

Like previous exhibition this year´s Digital World 2015 speakers and attendees will include policy-makers, senior government officials, industry leaders, international development agencies, civil society, academia, and investors. The exhibition will provide excellent opportunity for showcasing projects, programs and initiatives of government and private sector agencies/corporations, as also for demonstrating innovative ICT products, solutions and applications for various domains covered under the scope of the event. The conference as a whole will provide a unique opportunity for national and global stakeholders to come together and exchange ideas and solutions focused on the key element of all technological advancement: the citizen.

Attractions 2015

To make the event more attractive and to help the visitors to surf their interested categories the whole event is divided into 5 zones.
These are:

Basis SoftExpoAlthough over the last couple of s BASIS SOFTEXPO has drawn significant attention than any other ICT events.

Mobile Innovation/Gaming ExpoAs smart phones gained tremendous popularity among people, Bangladesh is getting attention from global smartphone industry as an emerging innovator.

E-Governance ExpoHe use of ICT in government services has seen mentionable progress in last few years, which was highlighted in this event.

E-Commerce Expoour country has seen tremendous growth of ecommerce sites in last couple of years.

BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) ExpoThrough rapid move toward digitization Bangladesh is the new destination for outsourced jobs.

Expecting more than 500,000+ visitors.This year we are expecting more than 500,000 visitors.

Expected Note of Discussion Influencer

More than 1000+ Government High Official & CXO`s1000+ (Government High Officials, CXO`s) expected in the CXO Summit.

Expected 700+ Number of CEO`sExpected Number of CEO`s visiting Digital World 2015is 700+.

Expecting 1,500+ government decision makersWe are expecting at least 1,500 government decision makers.

15,000+ AudienceExpected number of audience in the Seminars is 15,000+.

Key Components of Digital World 2015

This year`s Digital World promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Especially inclusion of BASIS Soft Expo under the same umbrella has added a significant meaning to the entire initiative. Through this exposition, the national level strategic initiatives for Digital Bangladesh also demand to host a spectacular & grand event to showcase the strength of our ICT sector. This event will be a grand congregation of ICT companies, personalities, key policy makers, industry leaders, professionals & other ICT stakeholders of the society. A range of side events like seminars & roundtables on policy and strategic issues, technical workshops, product presentations, contents for young talent search, IT job fair, business match making with foreign clients

Key Highlights

More than 200 exhibitors to take part which would include software and ITES companies providing business solutions, e-Governance solution providers, communication companies and solution providers, portals, IT training institutes/Universities, outsourcing companies etc.

Over 600,000 visitors (including corporate, institutional and individual buyers as well as wide range of people including investors/entrepreneurs, government officials and policy makers, professionals, journalists, academicians, students) expected during the 4 daylong event

Separate exhibition zones and Forums (e.g. eCommerce, eGovernancne, Mobile Innovation, Digital Enterprise, Developers and the like).

Participation of companies and visitors from more than 30 countries

Business matchmaking between local and foreign software/IT Enabled Services companies and clients.

Showcasing successful eGovernance solutions and the capacity of local ICT market and manpower

Talent Search Programs titled “Digital Idea Competition/ Abishkarer Khoje” to award innovative ICT related projects developed by young talents (students/professionals)

3 Plenary Sessions, 30 seminars, debates and business sessions to be participated by key decision makers of the country and renowned experts from home and abroad

Company Presentations highlighting products and services

Special Award programs to honor important personalities, professionals, young entrepreneurs, freelancers, community contributors, academic institutions and IT faculties

CXO Night with grand cultural program followed by dinner

This four days event from June 4-7 will be based on five key themes which are as follows-

SOFTEXPO: Although over the last couple of s BASIS SOFTEXPO has drawn significant attention than any other ICT events, it is still important to remind the audience about the purpose of BASIS SOFTEXPO.

MOBILE INNOVATION/GAMING EXPO: As smart phones gained tremendous popularity among people, Bangladesh is getting attention from global smartphone industry as an emerging innovator of smartphone related software. App development is a brilliant example that has brought many successes for Bangladesh in recent years. This will be one of the key attractions of this year`s event.

E/U-GOVERNANCE: The use of ICT in government services has seen mentionable progress in last few years which will be highlighted in this event.

E/M COMMERCE: As E-Governance facilitates ecommerce, our country has seen tremendous growth of ecommerce sites in last couple of years. This will be another area of attention of this year`s event.

BPO (Business Process Outsourcing): Through rapid move toward digitization and Bangladesh is the new destination for outsourced jobs. Economic labor is a plus for Bangladesh to get outsourced jobs. How this opportunity can be nurtured effectively to get the optimum benefit will be agenda in this year`s event.