BCS ICT Fest 2026

Schedule

Hall-wise three-day program allocation for BCS ICT Fest 2026 at BCFCC, Dhaka — ceremonies, parallel sessions, expo, workshops and competitions.

01–03 October 2026BCFCC, DhakaHall-wise Plan

Venue · Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center (BCFCC), Dhaka

Main event: 01–03 October 2026 · BCFCC, Dhaka

The following proposed allocation separates ceremonies, parallel knowledge sessions, competitions, exhibitions, hospitality, food service and event control. Final confirmation remains subject to BCFCC approval, stage and booth layouts, fire and safety requirements, catering plans, accessibility provisions and the approved program schedule.

Pre-event Schedule

Online and divisional activities before the main event

Activities that run before 01–03 October 2026 at BCFCC.

Date	Module / Event	Format	Venue / Platform	Details
25–27 September 2026	BCS CTF Contest	Online 48 continuous hours cyber competition	Online	Professional and student teams; registration opens after 22 September 2026; verification required.
TBA	National ICT Olympiad — Divisional Rounds	School & college categories; written/OMR MCQ after preliminary screening	Academic partner universities — TBA	All 8 divisions TBA; up to 100 selected participants per division; national Top 50 advance to the BCFCC final.

8.1 Permanent Three-Day Venue Allocation

BCFCC hall and area assignment for all three days

Primary allocation and operational use for each venue.

BCFCC Venue	Primary Allocation	Operational Use
Hall of Fame	Main Ceremony and National Conference Hall	Opening ceremony, government and industry plenaries, major panels, special announcements, Excellence Awards and closing ceremony.
Milky Way	ICT Expo and Innovation Zone	Pavilions, mini pavilions, expo stalls, 50 Startup Stalls, projects, posters, career zone, sponsor activation and live demonstrations.
Celebrity Hall	Official Food and Dining Hall	Rotational lunch service, refreshments, sponsor dining and a partitioned VIP dining section for all three days.
Carnival Hall	Presentation and Panel Hall	Reviewed presentations, policy and business sessions, youth sessions and public panel discussions.
Harmony Hall	Technical Conference Hall	Technical sessions on cybersecurity, cloud, software, data, infrastructure, governance and related specialist topics.
Media Bazaar	Workshop Hall A	Company-led workshops, practical training, demonstrations and approved closed sessions.
Windy Town	Industry Insight and Workshop Hall B	Invited Industry Insight Hours and selected closed-door workshops.
Green View	Olympiad, Jury and Roundtable Room	National ICT Olympiad final, jury meetings, specialist roundtables and limited-seat sessions.
Executive Lounge	VIP, Speaker and Sponsor Lounge	Distinguished guests, speakers, senior sponsors, bilateral meetings and protocol holding.
Legendary Hall	Event Control and Secretariat	Event Director’s office, command centre, documentation, emergency coordination and confidential meetings.
Foyers / Pre-function Areas	Registration and Information	Accreditation, ticket verification, help desk, media check-in and directional information.

8.2–8.4 Day-wise Hall Allocation

Hall-wise morning, afternoon and evening plan

Day-wise BCFCC hall allocation for 01–03 October 2026.

Day 1 · 01 October 2026

Opening, policy plenary, expo launch and parallel knowledge tracks

Venue	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Hall of Fame	Opening Ceremony, inauguration, distinguished-guest addresses and sponsor recognition	Government–Industry–Academia plenary and national ICT policy panel	Official networking session and day-one closing
Milky Way	Expo inauguration and guided VIP tour	Pavilions, stalls, startup showcases, projects, posters and demonstrations	Expo networking and sponsor activations
Celebrity Hall	VIP refreshments after inauguration	Rotational lunch service in scheduled batches	Evening refreshments or official dinner, subject to approval
Carnival Hall	Presentations on digital transformation, public service and ICT policy	National and industry panel discussions	Youth leadership and career presentation
Harmony Hall	Technical Sessions 1–2	Technical Sessions 3–4	Technical Sessions 5–6
Media Bazaar	Workshop 1	Workshop 2	Workshop 3 or demonstration session
Windy Town	Industry Insight Hour 1	Industry Insight Hours 2–3	Industry Insight Hour 4
Green View	Speaker orientation and technical jury briefing	Limited-seat specialist roundtable	Program committee review
Executive Lounge	Distinguished-guest holding room	VIP and sponsor meetings	Speaker and executive networking
Legendary Hall	Central event control	Central event control	Daily operational review

Day 2 · 02 October 2026

Industry plenaries, technical tracks, career and innovation engagement

Venue	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Hall of Fame	Technology keynote and major industry plenary	High-level panels on investment, cybersecurity, innovation and infrastructure	International collaboration and featured session
Milky Way	Expo, startup and project activities	Live demonstrations, career networking, recruitment and fellowship engagement	Startup networking and project recognition activities
Celebrity Hall	Morning refreshments	Rotational lunch service in scheduled batches	Sponsor hospitality or networking dinner
Carnival Hall	Presentations on business, FinTech, startups and digital services	Panels on ICT export, employment and entrepreneurship	Women in ICT and inclusive-technology session
Harmony Hall	Technical Sessions 7–8	Technical Sessions 9–10	Technical Sessions 11–12
Media Bazaar	Workshop 4	Workshop 5	Workshop 6
Windy Town	Industry Insight Hour 5	Industry Insight Hours 6–7	Industry Insight Hour 8
Green View	Research and innovation roundtable	Project and poster jury activities	Fellowship and university coordination meeting
Executive Lounge	VIP and speaker meetings	Sponsor matchmaking and bilateral meetings	Speaker reception
Legendary Hall	Central event control	Central event control	Daily operational review

Day 3 · 03 October 2026

Youth & career plenary, Olympiad final, awards and closing

Venue	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Hall of Fame	Youth, career and future-skills plenary	Competition, fellowship recognition and final keynote	BCS ICT Excellence Awards and Closing Ceremony
Milky Way	Final day of expo, 50 Startup Stalls and project showcasing	Final demonstrations, judging completion and visitor engagement	Expo closing and controlled exhibitor departure
Celebrity Hall	Morning refreshments	Rotational lunch service in scheduled batches	Closing reception or award dinner
Carnival Hall	Presentations on education, careers and social impact	Final public panels and recommendations	Overflow or live-viewing hall for awards, if required
Harmony Hall	Technical Sessions 13–14	Technical Sessions 15–16	Technical Sessions 17–18
Media Bazaar	Workshop 7	Workshops 8–9	Workshop 10
Windy Town	Industry Insight Hour 9	Industry Insight Hours 10–11	Industry Insight Hour 12 or Workshops 11–12
Green View	National ICT Olympiad Final for Top 50 participants	Olympiad evaluation, jury verification and result preparation	Released after result submission
Executive Lounge	Award recipients and VIP holding	Distinguished guests and award presenters	Award-night VIP reception
Legendary Hall	Central event control	Award and closing coordination	Final operational closeout

8.5 Milky Way Internal Zoning

ICT Expo and Innovation Zone layout

Zoning plan inside Milky Way for pavilions, stalls, projects, posters, career and networking.

Zone	Proposed Use
Zone A – Main Entrance	Sponsor welcome structures, information and visitor orientation
Zone B – Premium Pavilion Row	Title, Powered By and Platinum sponsor pavilions
Zone C – Pavilion Row	Standard and mini pavilions
Zone D – Expo Zone	50+ technology stalls
Zone E – Startup Zone	Selected 50 Startup Stalls
Zone F – Innovation Zone	Project showcasing and live demonstrations
Zone G – Creative Zone	Poster Design Competition exhibition
Zone H – Career Zone	CV collection, internship, recruitment, fellowship and BCS membership desks
Zone I – Competition and Recognition Zone	BCS CTF display, Olympiad information and winners’ showcase
Zone J – Networking Area	Managed seating, sponsor meetings and visitor rest area
Rear Service Zone	Storage, exhibitor supplies, technical support and waste management

8.6 Food & Dining Operations

Celebrity Hall · Official Food and Dining Hall · 01–03 October 2026

Rotational service is required because projected daily attendance exceeds simultaneous seating capacity.

Service Model

Food service operates in three or four timed lunch batches aligned with hall schedules and participant categories, with separate entry and exit routes for safe and continuous movement.

VIP & Segmented Service

A partitioned VIP, speaker and distinguished-guest dining section operates throughout the three days. Separate counters for sponsors, speakers, volunteers and general participants may be used where operationally necessary.

Venue Rules

No general meal distribution inside Hall of Fame, session rooms or Milky Way. Drinking-water stations are placed outside Celebrity Hall to reduce internal congestion.

Operations & Safety

Catering storage, dishwashing and waste routes stay separated from public movement. A packed-meal or overflow collection point near the Celebrity Hall foyer may operate subject to BCFCC approval. Food safety, hygiene, fire safety and waste-management requirements will be coordinated with BCFCC and the approved caterer.

Day-wise hall allocations are operational proposals and may be adjusted after the final program, room setup, capacity, fire-safety and BCFCC approvals are completed.