The event was jointly organized by Aspire to Innovate – a2i and ActionAid Bangladesh.

The meeting was launched by the opening speech of Mr. Nazmul Ahsan, Manager, ActionAid Bangladesh, and Mr. Asad Uz Zaman, Head, Future of Work Lab, a2i, presented Presentation on Importance of soft Skills in Bangladesh Context as well as moderated the Panel Discussion & Open Question-Answer Session. Mr. KM Hasan Ripon, Executive Director, Bangladesh Skill Development Institute (BSDI), Ms. Farhana Islam, Head of Digital Innovations, Digital & Strategy, Grameenphone (GP), Ms. Farah Kabir, Country Director, ActionAid Bangladesh, Mr. Professor Md. Forhadul Islam, Member Text National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) and Prof. Dr. Md. Nasiruddin, Dean (Undergraduate), National University were present as panelists.