A 19-member Bangladeshi delegation comprising IT entrepreneurs, students, educators and teachers participated in the Global Digital Forum 2026 in Moscow, Russia, with Bangladeshi speakers taking part in discussions on digital assets and trust in media in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).

The second edition of the forum was held from 8 to 10 October at the Mechta venue in Gorky Park, bringing together government representatives, technology businesses, academics and experts from around the world to discuss digital cooperation and emerging technologies.

According to a press release issued by Russian House Bangladesh on Tuesday, the forum hosted more than 1,300 guests, including 730 experts from 111 countries. More than 70 senior Russian and international officials participated in plenary sessions and panel discussions.

The three-day event featured more than 60 sessions, including roundtables, lectures, workshops and presentations. Organisers also reported that 150 agreements and memorandums were signed and more than 200 bilateral meetings were held on the sidelines.

Held under the slogan “Communicate. Connect. Create.”, the forum focused on global rules for artificial intelligence, digital sovereignty, online safety for children, AI ethics, smart cities, cybersecurity, digital education and the future of media.

Bangladeshi participants also contributed to the discussions. On 8 October, Khan Mohammad Nakib, chief executive officer of DianaHost, spoke at a panel titled “The Value of a Name: Domain as a Digital Asset”.

On the same day, Md Saddam Hossain Roni, an independent researcher and developer at Talk Hope Integrated Model (THIM), participated in a panel titled “Humans Need Humans: Trust in Media in the Age of AI”.

The Bangladeshi delegation was accompanied by Faqir Mahbub Anam, minister for posts, telecommunications and information technology and science and technology; Md Nazrul Islam, Bangladesh’s ambassador to Russia; and Muhammad Mukhlesur Rahman, deputy secretary at the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology.

The organisers covered the delegates’ airfare, accommodation and visa costs, the press release said.

Several Bangladeshi institutions and universities also signed memorandums of understanding with Russian organisations during the forum. The agreements are expected to create opportunities for bilateral cooperation in technology, education and research.

The first Global Digital Forum was held in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, on 5–6 June 2025. The 2026 edition was organised with the support of the Russian government, the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.