BUETEN SUMMIT 2026 - Event Details
- 23, Jan 2026
The BUETian Entrepreneurs Network (BUETEN) is proud to present the BUETEN Summit 2026, a premier gathering designed to bridge the gap between academic excellence and industry leadership. This year, we are bringing together the brightest minds in Engineering and ICT to map out the future of entrepreneurship in Bangladesh.
Whether you are looking to navigate the complexities of the ICT sector, explore emerging opportunities in EEE, or build a robust roadmap for a career in Civil Engineering, this summit offers a unique platform to engage with industry veterans, policymakers, and successful innovators.
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Day 1: January 23, 2026 (Friday) |
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Business and Innovation EXPO |
9:00 am – 9:00 pm |
BUET Campus |
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Opening Ceremony |
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Auditorium |
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Panel 1: EEE Entrepreneurs: Opportunities and Challenges in Bangladesh and Beyond |
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Auditorium |
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3 |
Panel 2: From Vendor Locked Situation to Sustainable Maintenance in ICT Sector |
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Seminar Room |
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Prayer break (Asar, Maghrib), tea break and networking |
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm |
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4 |
Panel 3: Build Your Future: An Entrepreneurial Roadmap for Civil Engineers |
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm |
Auditorium |
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Panel 4: Women Engineers in Entrepreneurship: Exploring Opportunities and Breaking Barriers |
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm |
Seminar Room |
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Success Stories Session |
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm |
Auditorium |
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Dinner |
9:00 pm – 10 pm |
Cafeteria |
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Day 2: January 24, 2026 (Saturday) |
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Venue |
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Business and Innovation EXPO |
9:00 am – 9:00 pm |
BUET Campus |
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Business Idea Competition by Entrepreneurship Development Club |
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
Auditorium |
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Panel 5: Embracing Innovation: AI, Global Influence, and the Growing Competence of Bangladeshi Architects |
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
Seminar Room |
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Prayer break (Asar, Maghrib), tea break and networking |
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm |
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Panel 6: Policy Roadmap for Indigenous Machinery Manufacturing and Reducing Import Dependency |
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
Auditorium |
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Panel 7: Local Talents, Global Networks - Leveraging BUET Alumni for High-Tech Outsourcing |
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
IAC Seminar Room, GF, ECE Building |
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Closing Session |
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm |
Auditorium |
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6 |
Cultural Event and Dinner |
7:30 pm – 10 pm |
Auditorium & Cafeteria |
Event Registrations
Featured Panel Discussions
Our summit features three high-impact panel discussions tailored to key engineering disciplines:
Panel 01: EEE Entrepreneurs – Opportunities & Challenges.
Focus: Navigating the landscape of electrical and electronic engineering in Bangladesh and beyond.
Focus: Strategies for digital sovereignty and sustainable growth in the ICT sector.
Panel 03: Build Your Future – An Entrepreneurial Roadmap for Civil Engineers
Focus: Bridging the gap between traditional civil engineering and modern entrepreneurship.
Panel 04: Women Engineers in Entrepreneurship: Exploring Opportunities and Breaking Barriers
Focus: This panel will discuss on empowering women engineers to lead, innovate, and build enterprises.
Success Stories Session
Focus: Stories from successful entrepreneurs to inspire, innovate and lead.
Panel 5: Embracing Innovation: AI, Global Influence and the Growing Competence of Bangladeshi Architects
Focus: This panel will explore how artificial intelligence, global collaboration, and emerging technologies are reshaping architectural practice and strengthening the global competitiveness of Bangladeshi architects.
Panel 06: Policy Roadmap for Indigenous Machinery Manufacturing and Reducing Import Dependency
Focus: The panel will explore regulatory, financial, and industrial policy measures needed to promote local machinery manufacturing and enhance national self-reliance.
Panel 07: Local Talents, Global Networks - Leveraging BUET Alumni for High-Tech Outsourcing
Focus: This session will explore how BUET alumni networks can be leveraged to connect local engineering talent with global high-tech outsourcing opportunities.
Organizing Partner: BUET Career Center and BUET Entrepreneurship Development Club
Supporting Partner: BUET Alumni and BUET Graduate Club Ltd.