With the aim of connecting young students and technology innovators in Bangladesh to a world-class educational and innovation platform, CloudCamp Bangladesh, in collaboration with Daffodil International University, is set to organize the ‘International AI Builders Congress 2026’. The theme of this year’s Congress is ‘Where the World’s AI Builders Create the Technology of Tomorrow.’
The day-long event will be held on 26 December 2026, from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, at the Daffodil International University campus in Birulia, Savar, Dhaka. Participation in the Congress is completely free and open to everyone. Registration is currently ongoing.
At a press conference held today at the university’s Green Garden Hall, the organizers presented details of the Congress, including its structure, programs and objectives. They said that the International AI Builders Congress 2026 is neither a conventional hackathon nor a one-day conference; rather, it is an integrated platform built around a long-term global AI builder journey. The journey, which began in July this year, will conclude on 26 December with a one-day global showcase.
One of the key goals of the initiative is to bring together more than 5,000 AI builders on a single platform. Participants will work across 11 global domains and 55 challenge tracks to identify real-world problems and develop innovative AI-powered solutions.
The competitive activities of the Congress are divided into two main categories. Participants may take part in both competitions if they wish.
Team-Built Product Competition: In this competition, teams of 3 to 5 members will develop a production-ready AI product through a long-term building process. Over the course of nearly six months, teams will have the opportunity to build, test and refine their products with the goal of solving real-world problems.
AI-Native Single Prompt Application Building Challenge: A total of 500 participants selected at the preliminary stage will use only one master prompt on Event Day to build a complete enterprise-grade application live within one hour. The challenge is designed to demonstrate how a full public enterprise-grade application ecosystem can be created from a single master prompt. Selected participants will take part in a live one-hour building session on Event Day, showcasing the future potential of AI-assisted software engineering.
One of the Congress’s special initiatives, ‘Opportunity Connect’, is a year-round platform where participants will have the opportunity to join pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings with recruiters, investors and higher-education advisors. Through this platform, participants may also gain access to potential opportunities in employment, internships, investment and higher-education scholarships.
Each team will be supported by experienced mentors. Mentors will guide participants in project direction, software architecture review, product development and preparation for the final presentation.
At the same time, the active participation of expatriate Bangladeshi and Non-Resident Bangladeshi (NRB) experts will help teams connect with global knowledge, experience and professional perspectives.
On Event Day, a judging panel comprising experts will evaluate each team’s project. Five key criteria will be considered in the evaluation: innovation, technical excellence, business potential, global scalability and responsible AI.
Winners will receive approximately BDT 1 million in cash prizes, along with trophies and recognition, Certificates of Achievement, exclusive partner benefits, media recognition and opportunities to participate in the global showcase.
Mohammad Mahdee-Uz-Zaman, Founder and Chairman of CloudCamp Bangladesh, said,
“The International AI Builders Congress is not a one-day event. It is a six-month journey where young people learn, build and prove themselves as global builders. We want Bangladesh to be known not only as a user of technology, but as a reliable source of world-class AI builders. Bringing together more than 5,000 builders across 11 domains is a major step toward that goal.”
Professor Dr. M. R. Kabir, Vice Chancellor of Daffodil International University, said,
“Daffodil International University is proud to co-organize the International AI Builders Congress. This is not merely a competition; it is an opportunity to bring the country’s young students into a world-class educational platform where they can gain hands-on experience in solving real-world problems. We are delighted to host this initiative on our campus. We believe this initiative at Daffodil will have a long-term positive impact on Bangladesh’s education and technology sectors.”
Also present at the event were Md. Shahid Hossain, Secretary of CloudCamp Bangladesh, and Ariful Hasan Opu, Director of CloudCamp Bangladesh; Dr. Mohammad Nadir Bin Ali, Registrar of Daffodil International University; Professor Dr. Md. Fakhre Hossain, Convener of the International AI Builders Congress and Dean, Faculty of Science and Information Technology; Professor Dr. Sheikh Rashed Haider Noori, Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE); Professor Dr. A.B.M. Kamal Pasha of the Department of Environmental Science and Disaster Management; Mr. Md. Sarwar Hossain Molla, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Computing and Information Systems; and Dr. Farnaz Narin Noor, Associate Dean and Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
According to the organizers, one of the strategic goals of the Congress is to position Bangladesh not merely as a user of technology, but as a reliable source of AI-native builders, skilled teams and innovative solutions for the global economy.
The organizers said the initiative aims to make a long-term contribution to Bangladesh’s AI innovation and skilled human resource development by strengthening young people’s technical capabilities, creating opportunities to work on real-world problems, expanding international networking and fostering technology entrepreneurship.
The International AI Builders Congress 2026 is organized by CloudCamp Bangladesh and co-organized by Daffodil International University (DIU). Leading technology, education and business organizations in Bangladesh are involved in the initiative at various levels as partners and collaborators. Anwar Group is the Platinum Partner; Robust is the Silver Partner; and Synborn is the Creative Partner. Technology partners include AWS, Lovable, Career Canvas and Astronous Tech.