Venue · Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center (BCFCC), Dhaka
Main event: 6-7 November 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 6-7 November 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. |
| 6-7 November 2026 | National ICT Olympiad — Divisional Rounds | School & college categories; written/OMR MCQ after preliminary screening | Academic partner universities — 6-7 November 2026 | 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, Panel Discussion, Presentation, Excellence Awards, Culture Performance and closing ceremony. |
| Milky Way | Pavilions | High visitor interaction, brand recall, enterprise meetings, market feedback and commercial lead generation. |
| 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 | Startup Stall, Project Showcasing | Product validation, customer discovery, media visibility, corporate connections and potential partnership. Improved ICT literacy, talent identification. |
| Harmony Hall | Expo stalls | Qualified enquiries, market testing, partner engagement and stronger visibility among event visitors. |
| Media Bazaar | Technical Conference Hall | Technical sessions on cybersecurity, cloud, software, data, infrastructure, governance and related specialist topics. |
| Windy Town | Presentation and Panel Hall | Reviewed presentations, policy and business sessions, youth sessions and public panel discussions. |
| Green View | Industry Insight and Workshop Hall A | Company-led workshops, Invited Industry Insight Hours and approved closed 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. |
8.5 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 · 6-7 November 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.