Bhutan Network Operators Group
btNOG13
23–28 August 2026 · Thimphu, Bhutan
23–27 August
Technical Workshops
IPv6 Deployment for Enterprise Networks
Practical IPv6 planning, deployment and operational considerations for enterprise networks.
Workshop details → WorkshopSystem Administration & Infrastructure Operations
Practical systems administration and infrastructure operations for engineers running production networks.
Workshop details → WorkshopPractical Cybersecurity for Internet Operators
Hands-on security concepts and techniques for engineers operating Internet and network infrastructure.
Workshop details →Friday · 28 August 2026
Conference Programme
Registration
Participants Seated
Arrival of Guests & Chief Guest
Opening Plenary
Session Chair: Karma Jamyang
- Welcome Remarks · btNOG Chair
- Chief Guest Remarks
- Bhutan's Internet Evolution — Reflections from NSRC · NSRC
- Dial-Up to AI: Perspectives, Impacts, & Challenges of the Internet in Bhutan · Tashi Cell
- Sponsors Appreciation
Break
Technical Session 1
Session Chair: Philip Smith
- Supply-chain Malware at Scale: Mapping Badbox Exposure in Bhutan · btCIRT
- Network Management Uplift: Security & Observability · Bhutan Telecom
- Powering the Grid through the Network · Bhutan Power
- The Puzzle Pieces of Securing the Internet Routing · NSRC
Lunch
Technical Session 2
Session Chair: Phurpa Rinchen
- DNS Query Trends · IIJ
- IPv6-mostly Network Deployment · APNIC
- Container Lab for Network Engineers
- ErdemNET Update · ErdemNET
Break
Closing Plenary
Session Chair: Philip Paeps
- Why Timing Infrastructure Is the Next Critical Challenge · Seiko Solutions
- IP-over-DWDM: Experience from IP Folks · GovTech & · FLEXOPTIX
- 2026 Community Calendar Update · phNOG
- btNOG13 Conference & Workshop IPv6-mostly Network Update · NSRC
- Closing Remarks · btNOG Co-chair
btNOG13 Conference
Speakers
Meet the engineers, operators and community leaders sharing their experience at btNOG13.
btNOG13 Fellowship
Selected Fellows
Congratulations to the btNOG13 selected fellows. Fellowship awards are subject to confirmation from recipients.
Full Fellows
10 FellowsKarma Wangchuk
Practical Cybersecurity for Network Operators
Deki Lhazom
Practical Cybersecurity for Network Operators
Kinga Wangchuk
System Administration & Infrastructure Operations
Pema Thinley
Practical Cybersecurity for Network Operators
Dependra Basnet
Practical Cybersecurity for Network Operators
Tashi Tshomo
System Administration & Infrastructure Operations
Pema Lodup
Practical Cybersecurity for Network Operators
S Lhaki
IPv6 Deployment for Enterprise Networks
D Bhattarai
IPv6 Deployment for Enterprise Networks
Sonam Darjee
System Administration & Infrastructure Operations
Partial Fellows
4 FellowsDarshan Subedi
System Administration & Infrastructure Operations
Sumpanna
System Administration & Infrastructure Operations
Kinzang Tobgay
System Administration & Infrastructure Operations
Lingdrel
System Administration & Infrastructure Operations
Fellowship recipients are requested to check their email and provide confirmation accordingly.
Venue
Where to find us
Conference · 28 August
Office of the Vice Chancellor, Royal University of Bhutan
Thimphu, Bhutan
With support from
Our Sponsors
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Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Internet Sponsor
Supporting Partner
About btNOG
Networks are better when operators talk.
The Bhutan Network Operators Group brings together network engineers, operators, researchers and the wider Internet community to exchange operational knowledge, share experience and build stronger networks.