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BUETEN SUMMIT 2026

• 23, Jan 2026

BUETEN SUMMIT 2026

Date: January 23–24, 2026
Venue: BUET Campus
Organized by: BUET Entrepreneurship Network (BUETEN)

Supported by: BUET Career Center (BCC) and BUET Entrepreneurship Development Club

1. Introduction

The BUETEN Summit 2026 aims to bring together the entire BUET community—students, alumni, faculty members, researchers, innovators, and industry leaders—to celebrate entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration. As Bangladesh enters a new era of technological and economic growth, BUET graduates are increasingly founding impactful startups, shaping global industries, and contributing to national development. This summit creates a platform to showcase these achievements, strengthen networking across generations, and ignite an entrepreneurial mindset among current students.

2. Objectives

•        Foster stronger collaboration among BUET students, alumni, faculty, researchers, and entrepreneurs.

•        Promote entrepreneurship and innovation within the BUET community.

•        Provide a platform for BUETEN founders to showcase their ventures and recruit top BUET talent.

•        Facilitate dialogue between BUET, industry leaders, policymakers, and government officials for business-friendly policies.

•        Inspire future innovators through success stories, mentorship, and peer learning.

•        Enable structured collaboration on key engineering and technology fields through focused round-table sessions.

3. Key Segments of the Summit

A. BUETEN Business & Innovation Expo (Jan 23, 24)

A flagship exhibition where BUETian entrepreneurs and founders showcase their startups, products, and innovations.

Highlights:

•        Booths & demonstration zones for entrepreneurs and startups                                                                                      

•        Innovation prototypes (hardware, software, energy, civil/structural solutions, architecture, mechanical engineering, naval architecture etc.)

•        Companies collect CVs from BUET students and graduates                                                                                               

•        Networking between entrepreneurs, students, researchers, and faculty                                                                    

B. Success Stories Session

Inspirational talks from accomplished BUETian entrepreneurs, founders, and industry leaders.
Purpose:

•        Share personal journeys, challenges, and lessons                                                                      

•        Motivate young BUETians to pursue entrepreneurship                                                                

•        Highlight BUET’s contributions to Bangladesh’s economic landscape                                          

C. Business Idea Competition

A competition for BUET students and alumni to present innovative business ideas.
Features:

•        Mentorship from experienced alumni entrepreneurs                                                     

•        Evaluation by investors, industry professionals, and academics                                                                 

•        Attractive prize money                                                                                                                               

•        Post-event support and introductions to potential investors or incubation opportunities

D. Parallel Panel Discussions

The summit will host multiple specialized panel discussions to foster deeper collaboration across disciplines.
 Proposed Topics:

•        Artificial Intelligence & Deep Tech                                                                                                                               

•        Expat BUETians Connecting Bangladesh to Global Tech                                                                

•        Civil & Environmental Engineering Innovation                                                                                               

•        Electrical & Electronic Engineering Startups                                                                                                            

•        Architecture, Urban Design & Creative Entrepreneurship                                                                              

•        Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering                                                                                            

•        Women in Entrepreneurship                                                                                                                               

Goals:

•        Bridge academia–industry gaps                                                                                                                      

•        Identify opportunities for joint research, commercialization, and innovation     

•        Build networks among BUET faculty, entrepreneurs, and public/private sector leaders

•        Propose recommendations for enabling a business-friendly ecosystem in Bangladesh

 

E. Cultural Evening / Music Festival

A vibrant musical event to celebrate the BUET spirit and strengthen community bonding.
Features:

•        Performances by BUETian musicians and bands                                                                                

•        Alumni–student cultural collaborations                                                                                            

•        Opportunity to relax, connect, and celebrate achievements                                                         

4. Expected Outcomes

•        Stronger, more connected BUET entrepreneurial ecosystem

•        Increased opportunities for students to join BUET-founded startups

•        New collaborations between BUET researchers and industry leaders

•        Enhanced visibility for BUETian innovations nationally and globally

•        Recommendations for business-friendly and innovation-supportive policies

•        Motivated student community with increased interest in entrepreneurship

•        Sustainable network-building platform for future BUETEN activities

5. Target Participants

•        BUET students (Undergraduate & Graduate)                                                         

•        BUET alumni entrepreneurs and professionals                                                              

•        Faculty members and researchers                                                                                                         

•        Industry leaders, investors, accelerators, and venture capitalists                                                    

•        Government policymakers and high officials                                                                                      

•        Media and innovation ecosystem partners                                                                                                   

6. Conclusion

The BUETEN Summit 2026 is designed to be a landmark event that strengthens the BUET entrepreneurial community and accelerates the contribution of BUETians to national and global innovation. By showcasing success, enabling collaboration, and nurturing new ideas, the summit will reinforce BUET’s role as a driver of economic transformation and technological excellence.

 

 

Events and Outreach of SUMMIT 2026

•        Business Idea Competition Participants                                                                                  

•        Business and Innovation Expo                                                                                             

•        Live Recruitment                                                                                                                           

•        Success Stories session                                                                                                               

•        Six Panel Discussions                                                                                                                              

•        Opening and Closing Ceremony                                                                                                       

•        BUET students and faculty members                                                                              

•        Alumni, both nationally and internationally                                                                              

 

Contact Information

1. Nayeem Ahmad
   Member, Organizing Committee
   BUETian Entrepreneurs Network (BUETEN)
   Email: contact@bueten.org, Phone: 01714111977
2. Zahid Hasan
   Member, Organizing Committee
   BUETian Entrepreneurs Network (BUETEN)
   Email: contact@bueten.org, Phone: 01714072557
3. Gaji Shahab
   Member, Organizing Committee
   BUETian Entrepreneurs Network (BUETEN)
   Email: contact@bueten.org, Phone: 01817-066265
4. Shahadat Hossain
   Member, Organizing Committee
   BUETian Entrepreneurs Network (BUETEN)
   Email: contact@bueten.org, Phone: 01712-955908