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Government of Nepal
NEPAL AI
A premium, session-wise international conference experience that brings together policymakers, founders, enterprise leaders, students, and innovators to shape Nepal's AI future through insight, knowledge, and strategic networking.
Date
April 5, 2026
Venue
Plaza Hotel, Lalitpur
Audience
250+
Format
Session-wise Itinerary
Summit Calendar Countdown
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Partner Ecosystem
Supported By Institutions Driving AI Forward
AWS
Amazon Web Services
CH
CG Holdings
AAN
AI Association Nepal
P
PHDCCI
SNN
The Startup Network Nepal
APR
Areta Public Relations
PHL
Plaza Hotel Lalitpur
What Is This Event?
Nepal's definitive AI conference for policy, practice, and progress
AI Summit Nepal 2026 is a one-day, high-impact conference designed to connect strategic thinking with real-world execution. The summit explores how Nepal can leverage artificial intelligence responsibly across government, enterprise, infrastructure, society, and the new economy.
The event combines keynotes, panel discussions, moderated dialogue, and networking opportunities in a session-wise format so participants can gain both big-picture insights and practical pathways for adoption.
At a Glance
When
April 5, 2026
Where
Plaza Hotel, Lalitpur
Who Should Join
Students, professionals, founders, policymakers, and technology leaders.
Primary Benefit
High-value networking plus strategic insights and actionable knowledge.
Why You Should Join
This summit is built for depth, relevance, and authentic value. No physical giveaways, only what matters most: insight, knowledge, and meaningful connections.
Who Should Join?
Students, startups, corporate teams, policymakers, researchers, and ecosystem builders who want to lead the next AI wave in Nepal.
Why Join?
Get high-value networking, deep insights from key leaders, and practical perspectives to move your AI journey forward.
What Is Here?
Structured keynotes, panel discussions, moderator-led conversations, and strategic networking designed like an international conference.
Summit Themes
The conference is designed around practical pillars driving the AI revolution in Nepal.
Core Theme
Technology
Core Theme
Economy
Core Theme
Social-Policies
Core Theme
Development
Meet the Speakers
Thought leaders guiding Nepal's next AI chapter across technology, economy, social-policy, and development.
DS
Dr. Sudeep Rauniar
Founder
The Startup Network Nepal
Summit Vision & Innovation Leadership
MS
Ms. Samhita Shah
Global Head for Marketing, Energy and Utilities
Amazon Web Services
AI & Compute Infrastructure
KC
Karan Chaudhary
Managing Director
CG Holdings
AI & Society
MA
Mr. Atul K Thakur
Senior Secretary
PHDCCI
AI & the New Economy
MS
Mr. Shailendra Raj Giri
President
AI Association Nepal
AI in Energy & Finance
Meet the Moderators
Experienced facilitators driving sharp and meaningful conversations across all major sessions.
MR
Ms. Ruchi Pandey
Founder
Areta Public Relations
Session: AI & Compute Infrastructure
DS
Dr. Sudeep Rauniar
Founder
The Startup Network Nepal
Session: AI & Society
MP
Ms. Purnima Karki
Law Activist
Public Policy Community
Session: AI & the New Economy
MD
Mr. Dil Bhusan Pathak
Senior Journalist
Media & Public Affairs
Session: AI in Energy & Finance
Session-wise Itinerary
April 5, 2026 · Plaza Hotel, Lalitpur
| Time | Head | Topic | Speaker | Moderator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 am – 11:00 am | Arrival | Registration & Tea/Coffee | - | - |
| 11:00 am – 11:55 am | Inaugural Session | Opening Vision: AI Revolution in the Context of Nepal
| Chief Guest: Hon'ble Minister of Communication and Information Technology, Government of Nepal | Host: Dr. Sudeep Rauniar, Founder, The Startup Network Nepal |
| 11:55 am – 12:00 pm | Ceremony | Felicitations & Group Photograph | - | - |
| 12:00 pm – 01:00 pm | Panel Discussion I | AI & Compute Infrastructure
| Keynote: Ms. Samhita Shah, AWS | Ms. Ruchi Pandey, Founder, Areta Public Relations |
| 01:00 pm – 01:05 pm | Ceremony | Felicitations & Group Photograph | - | - |
| 01:05 pm – 02:05 pm | Panel Discussion II | AI & Society
| Keynote: Karan Chaudhary, Managing Director, CG Holdings | Dr. Sudeep Rauniar, Founder, The Startup Network Nepal |
| 02:05 pm – 02:10 pm | Ceremony | Felicitations & Group Photograph | - | - |
| 02:10 pm – 03:10 pm | Networking Break | Lunch & Strategic Networking | - | - |
| 03:10 pm – 04:10 pm | Panel Discussion III | AI & the New Economy
| Keynote: Mr. Atul K Thakur, Senior Secretary, PHDCCI | Ms. Purnima Karki, Law Activist |
| 04:10 pm – 04:15 pm | Ceremony | Felicitations & Group Photograph | - | - |
| 04:15 pm – 05:15 pm | Panel Discussion IV | AI in Energy & Finance
| Keynote: Mr. Shailendra Raj Giri, President, AI Association Nepal | Mr. Dil Bhusan Pathak, Senior Journalist |
| 05:15 pm – 05:20 pm | Ceremony | Felicitations & Group Photograph | - | - |
| 05:20 pm onwards | Closing Session | Closing Note & Final Felicitations | - | - |
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Arrival
Registration & Tea/Coffee
11:00 am – 11:55 am
Inaugural Session
Opening Vision: AI Revolution in the Context of Nepal
Speaker: Chief Guest: Hon'ble Minister of Communication and Information Technology, Government of Nepal
Moderator: Host: Dr. Sudeep Rauniar, Founder, The Startup Network Nepal
- • Welcome Address: Dr. Sudeep Rauniar, Founder—The Startup Network (Nepal)
- • Guests of Honour: Mr. Shekhar Golchha, Mr. Anukool Bhatnagar, Mr. Scott Urbam, Mr. Mike Harker, Mr. Anand Jha
11:55 am – 12:00 pm
Ceremony
Felicitations & Group Photograph
12:00 pm – 01:00 pm
Panel Discussion I
AI & Compute Infrastructure
Speaker: Keynote: Ms. Samhita Shah, AWS
Moderator: Ms. Ruchi Pandey, Founder, Areta Public Relations
- • Panelists: Mr. Dileep Agrawal, Mr. Alok Khatri, Mr. Gangaman Maharjan
01:00 pm – 01:05 pm
Ceremony
Felicitations & Group Photograph
01:05 pm – 02:05 pm
Panel Discussion II
AI & Society
Speaker: Keynote: Karan Chaudhary, Managing Director, CG Holdings
Moderator: Dr. Sudeep Rauniar, Founder, The Startup Network Nepal
- • Panelists: Mr. Asish Thakur, Mr. Mahesh Swar, Mr. Gagan Thapa, Mr. Sandeep Kamat
02:05 pm – 02:10 pm
Ceremony
Felicitations & Group Photograph
02:10 pm – 03:10 pm
Networking Break
Lunch & Strategic Networking
03:10 pm – 04:10 pm
Panel Discussion III
AI & the New Economy
Speaker: Keynote: Mr. Atul K Thakur, Senior Secretary, PHDCCI
Moderator: Ms. Purnima Karki, Law Activist
- • Panelists: Mr. Birendra Raj Pandey, Mr. Kanishka Das Gupta, Mr. Swarnim Wagle
04:10 pm – 04:15 pm
Ceremony
Felicitations & Group Photograph
04:15 pm – 05:15 pm
Panel Discussion IV
AI in Energy & Finance
Speaker: Keynote: Mr. Shailendra Raj Giri, President, AI Association Nepal
Moderator: Mr. Dil Bhusan Pathak, Senior Journalist
- • Panelists: Suman Pokharel, Mr. Hitendra Dev Shakya, Mr. Deepak Rauniar
05:15 pm – 05:20 pm
Ceremony
Felicitations & Group Photograph
05:20 pm onwards
Closing Session
Closing Note & Final Felicitations
Ticketing & Registration
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If you want to understand where AI is headed in Nepal, build meaningful relationships, and learn from leaders shaping the ecosystem, this is your conference. Come for the ideas, stay for the network.