Tadej Slapnik, a Slovenian tech entrepreneur, former member of parliament, and former secretary of state at the office of the prime minister of the Republic of Slovenia from 2014 to 2018, visited Daffodil International University (DIU) on Wednesday.
DIU Founder and Chairman Md Sabur Khan, along with the vice-chancellor, pro vice-chancellor, senior academic leaders, and university officials, welcomed Slapnik to the university, reads a press release.
During the visit, the two sides held discussions on digital transformation, social entrepreneurship, blockchain applications, innovation, and sustainable development.
The meeting reflected a shared commitment to advancing global knowledge exchange, strengthening international collaboration, and promoting sustainable innovation.
Alex Wang, secretary-general of Youthink Center, China, accompanied Slapnik during the visit to explore future opportunities for joint collaboration.
Following the meeting, the delegation toured the DIU campus at Daffodil Smart City and learned about the university’s initiatives, facilities, and innovation-driven ecosystem.
Slapnik also serves as co-chair of the Europe Asia Center on Digital Economy and Industry Innovation, co-chair of the High-Level Group on Blockchain for the SDGs, and chairman of the World Blockchain Hub.
