Bangladesh’s leading cybersecurity convergence platform, The TeamPhoenix Group (TTPG) has officially announced Phoenix Summit 2026, scheduled to take place from 23-27 June in Dhaka. The five-day summit will be hosted across two venues, with technical workshops at Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB) and the main conference at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre (BCFCC), a press release said.

The announcement was made at a press conference held at the National Press Club today (03 June), where organizers outlined the summit’s vision of strengthening Bangladesh’s cybersecurity ecosystem through talent development, cross-sector collaboration, and enhanced digital resilience. Among those present at the press conference were A. S. M. Shamim Reza, Founder and Managing Director of The Team Phoenix Group (TTPG); Dihan Islam Olif, Director, Operations & Community; and Md. Abdullah Farid, Advisor, Strategy & Transformation.

Phoenix Summit 2026, powered by BRAC Bank PLC, is set to advance Bangladesh’s cyber sovereignty and national cyber resilience by bringing together government, industry, academia, and cybersecurity professionals to strengthen the country’s digital future. The summit will be supported by key national institutions, including the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the ICT Division of Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, and the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA).

The three-day International Cybersecurity Workshop Series will be delivered by global experts and will focus on practical skill development in areas such as Practical Cyber Investigation, DevSecOps for Practitioners, Application Security & Vulnerability Management, and Defensive Engineering for the Ransomware Lifecycle.

The workshops will be held from 23 to 25 June at the Bangladesh Institute of Agriculturists (KIB). This will be followed by the International Cybersecurity Conference on 26 and 27 June at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center (BCFCC), bringing together policymakers, technology experts, industry leaders, and cybersecurity professionals from Bangladesh and abroad.

The two-day Summit Conference will feature two dedicated track days, The Blue Team Day and Red Team Day, in two different stages: the Technical Stage and the Enterprise Stage. The Technical Stage will cover Security Engineering, Threat Intelligence, Application Security, Cloud Security, Incident Response, Red Team & Blue Team Operations, and Emerging Technologies. The Enterprise Stage will focus on Cyber Risk & Governance, Financial Sector Resilience, Women in Cybersecurity, Digital Trust, Executive Cyber Leadership, Regulatory & Policy Direction, and National Cybersecurity Strategy.

At the opening ceremony, Zahir Uddin Swapon, Minister of Information and Broadcasting, will attend as the Chief Guest, while Faqir Mahbub Anam, Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, Chief Guest for the closing ceremony will address the summit and share perspectives on the 

role of cybersecurity in safeguarding national interests and advancing Bangladesh’s digital future. Rehan Asif Asad, Adviser to the Prime Minister, will attend as the Honourable Guest, and Quazi Anowar Hossain, Secretary, ICT Division, Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, will attend as the Special Guest for the closing ceremony. 

The summit will also host leadership dialogues and knowledge-sharing sessions featuring delegates and experts from Germany, Australia, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Malaysia.

The TeamPhoenix Group, in collaboration with 39 university clubs across the country, will present the Best Cybersecurity Club Award for the second consecutive year and the Women in Cybersecurity Award for the third consecutive year, recognizing outstanding contributions to Bangladesh’s cybersecurity ecosystem.

Speaking at the press conference, A. S. M. Shamim Reza, Founder and Managing Director at The Team Phoenix Group, said, “Cybersecurity is no longer solely a technical concern; it has become a matter of national resilience, economic stability, and digital sovereignty. Through this summit, we aim to bridge the cyber gap by bringing together government, industry, academia, and cybersecurity professionals to develop future-ready talent and strengthen Bangladesh’s position in the global digital landscape.”

The summit will be powered by BRAC Bank PLC and will be supported by Meghna Group, Eastern Bank PLC (EBL), Magnus Corporation, and SANS Institute (Cybersecurity Knowledge Partner) will join as Gold Sponsors, while City Bank PLC will serve as the Silver Sponsor. Agroshift, Golden Kinen, and APNIC (Cybersecurity Knowledge and In-Kind Partner) will support the summit as Bronze Sponsors. FlexOptix GmbH will join as the Fellowship Sponsor, and the Society of Chittagong IT Professionals (SCITP) will serve as the Strategic Partner.

With a comprehensive agenda and strong international participation, Phoenix Summit 2026 is expected to further elevate Bangladesh’s position in the regional cybersecurity ecosystem while inspiring the next generation of cybersecurity leaders and professionals. For more information, please visit www.phoenixsummit.net.