The knowledge revolution has enormous potential to empower people and communities, offering even remote areas a level of access to information and know-how previously unimaginable. Knowledge enables people to build coalitions to support their interests and communicate them to government. It enables them to participate in economic, social, and political systems. Yet, despite the achievements of the knowledge revolution, much remains to be done. The Conference will address these issues first time in Bangladesh towards building a knowledge society and the role of NGOs.