On May 22, the Youth Tech Summit at Krishibid Institute gathered over 200 young tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs. Themed "Are We Ready for AI?", the summit featured discussions on AI's transformative impact on agriculture, health, and education. Keynote speakers Ahsan Khan Chowdhury and Fahim Mashroor stressed the importance of governmental support and urged against new taxes on the tech sector in the upcoming budget.
Highlights from the Summit:
- AI in Agriculture: Discussions on AI’s role in enhancing crop yields and resource management.
- Health Tech Innovations: Exploring AI-driven advancements in patient care and medical diagnostics.
- Educational Technology: Preparing for a digital learning future with AI tools and platforms.
Prominent speakers, including successful young entrepreneurs, discussed the potential of AI in transforming agriculture, health, and education sectors. Keynote speakers like Ahsan Khan Chowdhury and Fahim Mashroor highlighted the importance of supporting young tech entrepreneurs and urged the government to refrain from adding new taxes in the upcoming budget.
Quotes from Key Speakers:
- Ahsan Khan Chowdhury: "Supporting young tech entrepreneurs is crucial for our future economic growth."
- Fahim Mashroor: "New taxes could hinder the growth of our tech industry at a critical time."
The organizers of the summit were Bangladesh Innovation Forum, JCI Bangladesh, BJF, NBOAGF, BDApps, Venture Capital and Private Equity Association of Bangladesh (VCPEAB), Youth in Tech, Freelancers of Bangladesh, Rise Above All, BYLC, Youth for Policy, BYLC, Global Shaper, GEN Bangladesh, and Daffodil Network.
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