DHAKA : Phoenix Summit Dhaka 2026, Bangladesh’s leading cyber security convergence platform, begins today (Tuesday) with a series of deep-dive technical workshops. Running from 23-25 June, these specialized sessions mark the official start of the five-day summit aimed at bolstering national cyber security capabilities and digital resilience. The event is organized by The TeamPhoenix Group (TTPG) and powered by BRAC Bank PLC, a press release said.

Held under the theme ‘Closing the Cyber Gap in Emerging Economies,’ the summit brings together government stakeholders, industry leaders, academic institutions, cybersecurity professionals, researchers, students, technology enthusiasts and international partners. While the main conference will take place on 26–27 June, the opening three days will focus on hands-on learning, practical skill development, and knowledge transfer through specialized workshop sessions. Hosted daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB), these expert-led sessions ensuring an immersive environment to equip participants with real-world defensive capabilities.

A key highlight of this initial phase is an exclusive workshop titled ‘Practical Cyber Investigation,’ organized in collaboration with the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA). The session will be led by Adli Wahid, Senior Internet Security Specialist at APNIC, Australia, with participation strictly restricted to invited representatives from law enforcement agencies and government Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) organizations.

Other featured workshops include DevSecOps for Practitioners, led by Arif Hossen, CEO of MetaHeed, and Jasim Alam, Principal Platform Engineer at Field Nation, where participants will explore how to integrate security practices throughout the software development lifecycle. Independent Security Researcher Imran Huda will conduct Master Application Security: Vulnerability Management and Penetration Testing, offering practical insights into identifying and mitigating application vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, cyber security specialists MD Samiul Islam and Mahfuj Ahmed Tareq from Shorborno Holdings Ltd. will lead Ransomware Mechanics: A Deep Dive into Defensive Engineering for the Ransomware Lifecycle, focusing on ransomware threats, detection techniques, and effective defense strategies.

Commenting on the workshop, A. S. M. Shamim Reza, Founder and Chief of Research at The TeamPhoenix Group, stated: “Cybersecurity has become a national priority that demands both skilled talent and strong collaboration. Phoenix Summit 2026 is a collaborative platform dedicated to strengthening Bangladesh’s cyber security ecosystem.We are excited to welcome over 10,000 participants across the five-day program, uniting the four key pillars of national cybersecurity—government, industry, academia, and professionals—to actively reinforce our digital resilience and prepare future cyber security leaders.”

Following the workshops, the summit will continue with a two-day conference at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre (BCFCC). Participants will have access to hands-on training sessions, team exercises,fellowship programs, expert panel discussions, technology exhibitions, and demonstrations covering cyber defense, offensive security, and emerging technology trends.

The summit is supported by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, ICT Division, and National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA). BRAC Bank PLC serves as the Powered By Sponsor of this event, and Axentec PLC is serving as the In Association with Sponsor, with Bank Asia, Eastern Bank PLC (EBL), Magnus Corporation, SANS Institute, MGH, Mohammad and Sons, Meghna Group of Industries as Gold Sponsors; City Bank PLC and MaxCrete as Silver Sponsor; and Agroshift, Gold Kinen, APNIC, BGI, Saiham Knit composite ltd, Citizens Bank, Bengal Infosec LTD and Orange Solution LTD as Bronze Sponsors. APNIC, SANS Institute and Resecurity are also contributing as cybersecurity knowledge partners, while FlexOptix GmbH and SCITP, ISPAB have joined as the Fellowship Partner and Strategic Partner, respectively.