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Bangladesh Startup Summit 2023

Day One

Date: 29th July 2023 | Saturday

Opening Ceremony

Inauguration by H.E. Sheikh Hasina, MP Honorable Prime Minister of Bangladesh
Ruposhi Bangla Grand Ballroom
Invitation Only
⏱︎ 11:00 – 12:55

Lunch & Networking Break

⏱︎ 13:00 – 14:30

FinTech | Keynote

From Tradition to Transformation: Embracing Digital Banking and the Path to a Cashless Society
Ruposhi Bangla Grand Ballroom
⏱︎ 14:30 – 14:45

Logistics and Mobility Keynote

Unleashing the Power of Logistics and Mobility: A Keynote Address
Crystal Ballroom
⏱︎ 14:30 – 14:45

FinTech | Panel Discussion

How to leapfrog our fintech ecosystem – way forward.
Ruposhi Bangla Grand Ballroom

⏱︎ 14:50 – 15:30

Logistics & Mobility | Panel Discussion

The future of movement in mega cities
Crystal Ballroom

⏱︎ 14:50 – 15:15

FinTech | Fireside Chat

Building a Billion-Dollar Company: A Fireside Chat with Kamal Quadir
Ruposhi Bangla Grand Ballroom

⏱︎ 15:40 – 15:55

Panel Discussion | Activating the Bangladeshi Diaspora to Accelerate Growth and Investment

Crystal Ballroom

⏱︎ 15:30 – 16:00

Going to Mars | Panel Discussion

Ruposhi Bangla Grand Ballroom

⏱︎ 15:40 – 15:55

E-Commerce & Retail | E-Commerce in Bangladesh, 50 Billion Dollar Opportunity [Keynote]

Crystal Ballroom

⏱︎ 15:30 – 16:00

VC Keynote | From Idea to Unicorn: Secrets of Startup Success [Panel Discussion]

Ruposhi Bangla Grand Ballroom

⏱︎ 15:40 – 15:55

E-Commerce & Retail Unlocking Panel Discussion

Unlocking the Potential of E-Commerce Sector
Crystal Ballroom

⏱︎ 15:30 – 16:00

Problems to be solved, an open discussion Panel Discussion

Ruposhi Bangla Grand Ballroom

⏱︎ 15:40 – 15:55

Gender Lense Investment | How to Invest with a gender lens? Are we ready in Bangladesh? [Panel Discussion]

Crystal Ballroom

⏱︎ 15:30 – 16:00

Startup Pitching Session I (Travel & Tourism, Sports, Media & Entertainment, Automobile, Garment Tech)

Pearl Room

⏱︎ 14:30 – 15:30

Networking Room

Ruby Room

⏱︎ 14:30 – 18:00

Opening Ceremony

Inauguration by H.E. Sheikh Hasina, MP Honorable Prime Minister of Bangladesh
Ruposhi Bangla Grand Ballroom
Invitation Only
⏱︎ 11:00 – 12:55

Lunch & Networking Break

⏱︎ 13:00 – 14:30

FinTech | Keynote

From Tradition to Transformation: Embracing Digital Banking and the Path to a Cashless Society
Ruposhi Bangla Grand Ballroom
⏱︎ 14:30 – 14:45

Logistics and Mobility Keynote

Unleashing the Power of Logistics and Mobility: A Keynote Address
Crystal Ballroom
⏱︎ 14:30 – 14:45

FinTech | Keynote

From Tradition to Transformation: Embracing Digital Banking and the Path to a Cashless Society
Ruposhi Bangla Grand Ballroom
⏱︎ 14:30 – 14:45

Logistics and Mobility Keynote

Unleashing the Power of Logistics and Mobility: A Keynote Address
Crystal Ballroom
⏱︎ 14:30 – 14:45

FinTech | Keynote

From Tradition to Transformation: Embracing Digital Banking and the Path to a Cashless Society
Ruposhi Bangla Grand Ballroom
⏱︎ 14:30 – 14:45

Logistics and Mobility Keynote

Unleashing the Power of Logistics and Mobility: A Keynote Address
Crystal Ballroom
⏱︎ 14:30 – 14:45

FinTech | Keynote

From Tradition to Transformation: Embracing Digital Banking and the Path to a Cashless Society
Ruposhi Bangla Grand Ballroom
⏱︎ 14:30 – 14:45

Logistics and Mobility Keynote

Unleashing the Power of Logistics and Mobility: A Keynote Address
Crystal Ballroom
⏱︎ 14:30 – 14:45

FinTech | Keynote

From Tradition to Transformation: Embracing Digital Banking and the Path to a Cashless Society
Ruposhi Bangla Grand Ballroom
⏱︎ 14:30 – 14:45

Logistics and Mobility Keynote

Unleashing the Power of Logistics and Mobility: A Keynote Address
Crystal Ballroom
⏱︎ 14:30 – 14:45

FinTech | Keynote

From Tradition to Transformation: Embracing Digital Banking and the Path to a Cashless Society
Ruposhi Bangla Grand Ballroom
⏱︎ 14:30 – 14:45

Logistics and Mobility Keynote

Unleashing the Power of Logistics and Mobility: A Keynote Address
Crystal Ballroom
⏱︎ 14:30 – 14:45

Startup Pitching Session I (Travel & Tourism, Sports, Media & Entertainment, Automobile, Garment Tech)

Pearl Room

⏱︎ 14:30 – 15:30

Startup Pitching Session II (Software & Technology, and Edtech)

Pearl Room
⏱︎ 15:40 – 16:50

Indian Startup Pitching Session

Pearl Room

⏱︎ 17:00 – 18:00

Networking Room

Ruby Room

⏱︎ 14:30 – 18:00

Fintech Fireside Chat

Building a Billion-Dollar Company: A Fireside Chat with Kamal Quadir”
Kamal Quadir is among the most accomplished founders in Bangladesh. He started Cellbazaar in 2005 a pioneering ecommerce marketplace which reached 4 Million subscribers and was sold to the Norwegian telecommunications
Kamal Quadir is among the most accomplished founders in Bangladesh. He started Cellbazaar in 2005 a pioneering ecommerce marketplace which reached 4 Million subscribers and was sold to the Norwegian telecommunications
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Interviewer:

  • Asif Khan,

    Co-founder, EDGE Ventures Ltd

  • Asif Khan,

    Co-founder, EDGE Ventures Ltd

Speaker:

  • Waseem Alim

    Co-founder & CEO, Chaldal

  • Waseem Alim

    Co-founder & CEO, Chaldal

Resources Link:

Logistics and Mobility Keynote ​

Building a Billion-Dollar Company: A Fireside Chat with Kamal Quadir”
Kamal Quadir is among the most accomplished founders in Bangladesh. He started Cellbazaar in 2005 a pioneering ecommerce marketplace which reached 4 Million subscribers and was sold to the Norwegian telecommunications
Kamal Quadir is among the most accomplished founders in Bangladesh. He started Cellbazaar in 2005 a pioneering ecommerce marketplace which reached 4 Million subscribers and was sold to the Norwegian telecommunications
Read More

Interviewer:

  • Asif Khan,

    Co-founder, EDGE Ventures Ltd

  • Asif Khan,

    Co-founder, EDGE Ventures Ltd

Speaker:

  • Waseem Alim

    Co-founder & CEO, Chaldal

  • Waseem Alim

    Co-founder & CEO, Chaldal

Resources Link:

Startup Pitching Session I (Travel & Tourism, Sports, Media & Entertainment, Automobile, Garment Tech)​

Building a Billion-Dollar Company: A Fireside Chat with Kamal Quadir”
Kamal Quadir is among the most accomplished founders in Bangladesh. He started Cellbazaar in 2005 a pioneering ecommerce marketplace which reached 4 Million subscribers and was sold to the Norwegian telecommunications
Kamal Quadir is among the most accomplished founders in Bangladesh. He started Cellbazaar in 2005 a pioneering ecommerce marketplace which reached 4 Million subscribers and was sold to the Norwegian telecommunications
Read More

Interviewer:

  • Asif Khan,

    Co-founder, EDGE Ventures Ltd

  • Asif Khan,

    Co-founder, EDGE Ventures Ltd

Speaker:

  • Waseem Alim

    Co-founder & CEO, Chaldal

  • Waseem Alim

    Co-founder & CEO, Chaldal

Resources Link: