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JCI Bangladesh, a leading youth leadership development organisation working with youth worldwide, is set to host the “JCI Smart Bangladesh Summit, Expo & CYE Award 2023” scheduled for June 9-10, 2023.
The youth leadership organisation will host the programme in association with a2i (Aspire to Innovate), ICT Division at the International Convention City (ICCB), according to a press statement issued on Monday.
A press conference was organised with renowned media workers of the country to provide details about the event on Sunday.
A2I Project Director (Joint Secretary) Dewan Muhammad Humayun Kabir was present as the chief guest at the event where JCI Bangladesh National President Ziaul Haque Bhuiyan was the keynote speaker.
Among others, JCI Bangladesh Deputy National President Imran Qadir, and A2I Program Human Development Media Manager Purabi Matin, were also present on the occasion.
The Smart Bangladesh Summit & Expo was initiated by JCI Bangladesh National Officers Tahsin Azim Shezan, Md Altamis Nabil, Areez Afsar Khan, Md Azazul Hasan Khan, Rezwan Ul Haque, Steve Benedict D’Silva, Shan Shahed, Shakhawat Hossain, Fahim Ahmed, and Md. Fazle Munim along with few others.
A2I Project Director Dewan said at the press conference, “The a2i has invented and implemented a series of digital programmes round the year to simplify different civic services to accelerate attaining the government’s new vision of building a ‘SMART Bangladesh’ by 2041.
“The successful implementation of the ‘Digital Bangladesh’ encouraged the government to set the new target.
“JCI Bangladesh, an organization of creative youths, deserves appreciation for the special programmes organized by them for the implementation of Smart Bangladesh. We will continue to extend our sincere support to them to make this effort a success.”
JCI Bangladesh National President Ziaul said, “We are happy to announce that this is the first such big event in the country titled Smart Bangladesh. We believe that the participation of the youth of JCI Bangladesh organisation will add a different dimension to the Smart Bangladesh goal of the Government of Bangladesh.”
He further said, “The event is introducing the first JCI Creative Young Entrepreneur or CYE Award this year. In this session, 1,000 entrepreneurs will be able to share their business ideas, and the winners will be awarded a cash prize of Taka 3.5 lakhs, an opportunity to showcase their business on JCI’s global platform, and opportunities for further funding generation from venture capitalists.”
The primary objective of JCI Smart Bangladesh Summit and Expo is to present it to the general public through expert discussions. There will be a total of six special sessions in the 2-day event, in which experts and speakers from the country and outside the country will be present. A Futuristic Expo will be organised based on what Smart Bangladesh will look like in the future.
On the second day of the event, JCI will hold the Creative Young Entrepreneur (CYE) Award for young entrepreneurs. Over 1,000 entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to submit their business ideas, from which winners will be selected to receive a grant of Tk 3.5 lakh. Winners will also receive mentoring and assistance in obtaining larger venture capital. Notable investors and venture capital providers from both domestic and international markets will be present during this phase. Winners of this phase will also compete on the international stage with the winners of the next JCI Asia Pacific region.
