Bhutan Network Operators Group

btNOG13

23–28 August 2026 · Thimphu, Bhutan

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Workshops23–27 August Conference28 August
Programme & Presentations Meet the Speakers
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Programme

Conference schedule, talks and presentation PDFs.

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Workshops

Five days of hands-on technical training.

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Fellowship

Selected btNOG13 fellows and fellowship information.

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Venue

Workshop and conference locations in Thimphu.

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23–27 August

Technical Workshops

Workshop

IPv6 Deployment for Enterprise Networks

Practical IPv6 planning, deployment and operational considerations for enterprise networks.

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System Administration & Infrastructure Operations

Practical systems administration and infrastructure operations for engineers running production networks.

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Practical Cybersecurity for Internet Operators

Hands-on security concepts and techniques for engineers operating Internet and network infrastructure.

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Friday · 28 August 2026

Conference Programme

Presentation PDFs are linked below where available.

Registration

Participants Seated

Arrival of Guests & Chief Guest

Opening Plenary

Opening Plenary

Session Chair: Karma Jamyang

  • Welcome Remarks · btNOG Chair
  • Chief Guest Remarks
  • Bhutan's Internet Evolution — Reflections from NSRC · NSRCPresentation PDF ↗
  • Dial-Up to AI: Perspectives, Impacts, & Challenges of the Internet in Bhutan · Tashi CellPresentation PDF ↗
  • Sponsors Appreciation

Break

Session 1

Technical Session 1

Session Chair: Philip Smith

  • Supply-chain Malware at Scale: Mapping Badbox Exposure in Bhutan · btCIRTPresentation PDF ↗
  • Network Management Uplift: Security & Observability · Bhutan TelecomPresentation PDF ↗
  • Powering the Grid through the Network · Bhutan PowerPresentation PDF ↗
  • The Puzzle Pieces of Securing the Internet Routing · NSRCPresentation PDF ↗

Lunch

Session 2

Technical Session 2

Session Chair: Phurpa Rinchen

Break

Closing Plenary

Closing Plenary

Session Chair: Philip Paeps

  • Why Timing Infrastructure Is the Next Critical Challenge · Seiko SolutionsPresentation PDF ↗
  • IP-over-DWDM: Experience from IP Folks · GovTech & · FLEXOPTIXPresentation PDF ↗
  • 2026 Community Calendar Update · phNOGPresentation PDF ↗
  • btNOG13 Conference & Workshop IPv6-mostly Network Update · NSRCPresentation PDF ↗
  • 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 Fellows

Karma 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 Fellows

Darshan 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.

The people behind btNOG13

Committees

Volunteers who coordinated the event, shaped the conference programme and supported the fellowship process.

Organising Committee

Coordination and event delivery

16 members

Mr. Karma Jamyang

Chairperson

GovTech Agency

Ms. Ugyen Tshomo

Co-Chair

GovTech Agency

Dr. Philip Smith

Member

APNOG

Mr. Jichen Thinley

Advisor/Member

Bhutan Telecom Ltd.

Mr. Tashi Phuntsho

Member

FLEXOPTIX

Mr. Phurpa Rinchen

Treasurer

BitDeer

Mr. Tshering Dorji

Treasurer

GovTech Agency

Mr. Jiwan Gurung

Member

College of Science and Technology

Mr. Chimi Dorji

Member

APNIC

Mr. Tashi Tobgay

Member

Norbuling Rigter College

Mr. Jampa Choedra

Member

Paro College of Education

Mr. Namkha Zangpo

Member

TashiCell

Ms. Deki Wangmo

GovTech Agency

Mr. Rabi Pradhan

Member

STCBL

Ms. Dema Yangki

Member

GovTech Agency

Ms. Tenzin Wangmo

Member

Bhutan Telecom Ltd.

Programme Committee

Conference programme and technical content

8 members

Dr. Philip Smith

Co-Chair

APNOG

Mr. Tashi Phuntsho

Co-Chair

FLEXOPTIX

Mr. Philip Paeps

Member

FreeBSD Foundation

Mr. Budhi Krishna Adhikari

Member

Bhutan Telecom Ltd.

Mr. Phurpa Rinchen

Member

BitDeer

Mr. Urpan Adhikari

Member

Pentanet

Mr. Namkha Zangpo

Member

TashiCell

Ms. Pratima Pradhan

GovTech Agency

Fellowship Committee

Fellowship selection and coordination

6 members

Mr. Jiwan Gurung

Chair

CST, RUB

Mr. Tashi Phuntsho

Member

FLEXOPTIX

Ms. Sonam Wangmo

Member

JNEC, RUB

Ms. Drishti Khampa

Member

TTPL

Ms. Deki Wangmo

Member

GovTech Agency

Mr. Urpan Adhikari

Member

Pentanet

Venue

Where to find us

Workshops · 23–27 August

Royal Institute of Management

Thimphu, Bhutan

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Conference · 28 August

Office of the Vice Chancellor, Royal University of Bhutan

Thimphu, Bhutan

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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.