NAS-IT successfully held its 3rd Annual General Meeting on August 29 at The Soaltee Kathmandu, bringing together leaders from Nepal’s IT sector to reflect on the year’s achievements and set future priorities. The gathering also welcomed new members to the NAS-IT community and highlighted key initiatives in policy advocacy, international engagement, and talent development. The event marked the beginning of a new term under the leadership of Mr. Gaurav Raj Pandey as President, with the Executive Committee 2025–2026 committed to driving Nepal’s IT industry forward with greater collaboration and innovation.

The Nepal IT Roadshow Australia 2025, an official international outreach initiative by NAS-IT, was successfully held on September 5, 2025, at Rydges World Square, Sydney. This landmark event highlighted Nepal’s rapidly growing technology and outsourcing sector, promoting trade, investment, and long-term cross-border collaboration. The roadshow brought together Nepali tech entrepreneurs, Australian businesses and investors, government representatives, and the Nepali-Australian diaspora, creating a vibrant platform for networking, innovation, and strategic partnerships. By showcasing Nepal’s skilled workforce, competitive digital solutions, and supportive investment environment, the event attracted strong interest from Australian stakeholders in Nepal’s thriving tech ecosystem. It also opened new opportunities for Australian companies to explore emerging markets, access high-quality tech talent, and expand their operations through collaboration with Nepal. We extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsor Ncell Business and our sustainability partners, Orchid International College and Global IME Bank, whose invaluable support made this initiative possible.

NAS-IT Expo 2025 was held on November 7–8, 2025, at Heritage Garden, Lalitpur. Organized by the Nepal Association for Software and IT Services Companies (NAS-IT) under the theme “Where Tech Meets Business,” the Expo brought together Nepal’s technology companies, startups, and industry stakeholders to showcase homegrown innovations and strengthen business and industry connections.

Nepal Celebrates Historic Success at APICTA Awards 2025 Kaohsiung, Taiwan | December 5–8, 2025 Nepal marked a historic achievement at the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards 2025, with Kataho – Digital Address System winning Second Runner-Up in both Community Services and R&D Project of the Year categories. This is a landmark recognition for Nepal’s growing innovation and technological capability in the Asia-Pacific region. The Nepali delegation, led by NAS-IT, included three innovative companies—Kataho, Crimson Tech, and Alpas Technology—along with esteemed judges Richan Shrestha, Deepen Chapagain, and Narayan Koirala, and NAS-IT’s Economy Coordinator Soniya Shrestha. Their participation highlighted Nepal’s commitment to excellence and collaboration on the international ICT stage. NAS-IT congratulates all companies, judges, and delegates for their outstanding representation and dedication.

NAS-IT successfully organized a hiking trip on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in the beautiful Kirtipur area. The hike from With Locals Nepal to Bosan Danda and back offered a refreshing escape from our daily routines and a chance to enjoy nature together. Thank you to everyone who joined and made the hike memorable. We look forward to organizing more such activities that promote connection, well-being, and community in the days ahead.

A founder may live and breathe the story behind the brand, but when that clarity does not travel to the sales floor, customers end up confused and performance suffers. The real leadership challenge, then, is translating vision into simple, consistent messages that empower the sales team to communicate with confidence and precision. With this objective in mind, NAS-IT successfully conducted a Leadership Lab session titled “Stop Confusing Your Customers” on 23 December at Reduct Nepal, facilitated by NAS-IT Member Punit Jajodia. The session focused on leadership clarity and customer-centric communication, offering practical insights and engaging discussions on how clear articulation of a brand’s value strengthens both leadership effectiveness and sales outcomes. We extend our sincere appreciation to the facilitator and all participants for their active engagement and thoughtful contributions. NAS-IT looks forward to continuing to host such meaningful learning experiences in the future.

It was a pleasure for the NAS-IT Board Members to meet with Her Excellency Ms. Ruwanthi Delpitiya, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Nepal. The discussion focused on fostering knowledge exchange between the technology sectors of both countries and exploring avenues for deeper, long-term collaboration. With promising opportunities anticipated for NAS-IT member companies, the meeting proved to be constructive and highly fruitful, marking a meaningful step toward building mutually beneficial partnerships and further strengthening bilateral ties

On 9th-10th January, The NAS-IT Members’ Meet and Retreat was held at Chandragiri Hills Resort, bringing together NAS-IT member companies for an engaging and meaningful exchange beyond the workplace. The program provided a valuable platform for open discussions on collaboration, leadership, and collective alignment toward NAS-IT’s shared vision, fostering stronger connections within the tech community. We sincerely thank all members who participated and contributed their time, insights, and energy in making the gathering both impactful and memorable. A special thanks to our Sustainability Partners, Orchid International College and Global IME Bank Limited, and our Value Partners, Tigg – Nepal’s #1 Cloud Accounting Platform, DishHome, and Programiz, for their continued support and active participation. Your contributions played a key role in making the retreat impactful and successful. We also extend our sincere appreciation to all NAS-IT members who contributed their time, insights, and energy in making the gathering both meaningful and memorable.

NAS-IT hosted an in-person discussion at Logpoint Office, The Plaza, Lalitpur, focusing on the practical aspects of Nepal Rastra Bank’s outbound investment guidelines and what they mean for Nepal’s growing tech sector. The session featured a detailed presentation by Mr. Ghanashyam Oli, who walked participants through key implementation procedures, compliance requirements, and important considerations for companies planning international expansion. The discussion was followed by an engaging exchange of questions, experiences, and insights among members. We thank all our members for their active participation and valuable contributions to the session.