Digital World 2012’, organised by the Ministry of Information & Communication Technology (ICT) from 6-8 December 2012 at BICC Dhaka, brought participants from around the world together to exchange ideas on technological advancement.

Richard Lace, Head of Project EIA from BBC Media Action, was one of the  guest speakers and panelists at the event. He presented at a session on “Innovation in Learning: Opportunities Beyond Classroom”, exploring the emerging possibilities of open and distance learning, e-learning and m-learning; and at a second session looking at the challenges of developing engaging, local content for mobile platforms. The conference saw seminars, workshops, debates and exhibitions, all aimed at increasing co-operation within the Bangladeshi ICT community and an aspiration to boost economic growth in Bangladesh through ICT development.