NAS-IT recently had a highly productive meeting with the UK Ambassador, His Excellency Mr. Rob Fenn. The discussion focused on exploring collaborative opportunities between Nepal and the UK within the tech ecosystem. This partnership aims to foster innovation and growth in both regions.
Mr. Richan Shrestha, President of NAS-IT, had a productive meeting with His Excellency Mr. Kailash Raj Pokharel, Nepalese Ambassador to Australia, in Canberra. The discussion primarily focused on fostering ICT and BPO exports from Nepal to support businesses in Australia. In collaboration with the Embassy of Nepal in Australia, NAS-IT is planning to co-host an event in Sydney aimed at showcasing Nepal’s technology solutions to Australian businesses. This initiative is part of our ongoing efforts to promote Nepal’s tech capabilities and strengthen international business ties.
NAS-IT meetup brought together IT professionals from Pokhara to dive deep into NAS-IT’s innovative initiatives and programs. The event provided a fantastic opportunity for collaboration and networking among the local tech community.
NAS-IT successfully hosted Sydney Connect: Elevate Nepal as a Global Tech Hub. This event explored the future of Nepal’s position in the global tech landscape and was a tremendous success.
NAS-IT hosted a press conference to present policy amendment requests with a comparative analysis ahead of the 2081/82 budget announcement. Some of our requests include a 10-year tax incentive policy, enhanced financial access for IT startups, insurance subsidies, development of IT parks, prioritization of local software companies, international promotion, and the establishment of an autonomous IT promotion board. We believe these initiatives will transform Nepal into a global tech hub and significantly boost the IT industry.
NAS-IT, in collaboration with De Haagse Hogeschool / The Hague University of Applied Sciences, successfully hosted an event in the Netherlands. The event showcased the dynamic landscape of the Nepalese software industry and explored fruitful collaboration opportunities with the Nepalese diaspora in Europe. It was an insightful and enriching experience for all participants. The event was supported by NSEA – The Netherlands, Proshore, NIC Europe, NRNA NCC Netherlands, and the Embassy of Nepal (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg & the European Union). Special thanks to Roshan Bhattarai and Babish Shrestha of Proshore for representing NAS-IT at the event.
NAS-IT participated in the prestigious London Tech Week (LTW) 2024 as part of the Nepal Pavilion. Recognized as one of the most significant events in the global technology calendar, LTW showcased the latest advancements in technology and innovation. NAS-IT’s presence at LTW underscored its commitment to excellence and innovation within the industry. The event provided an unparalleled opportunity for NAS-IT and its member companies to gain exposure on a global stage and contribute to the ongoing dialogue shaping the future of technology. We are proud of the achievements and connections made during this event and look forward to leveraging these experiences to further advance the software and IT services industry in Nepal. Thank you to all our members and partners for your support and participation.
NAS-IT successfully organized its 2nd Annual General Meeting at The Soaltee Kathmandu, appointing a new leadership team. Over 50 industry leaders gathered to review achievements, discuss future plans, and celebrate NAS-IT’s growth. The event marked the transition of leadership to Mr. Santosh Koirala, with the new team set to elevate Nepal’s IT industry to new heights.
NAS-IT announced the launch of two new courses aimed at enhancing the skills of Nepal’s IT workforce: “DevOps Fundamentals” and “Mastering Web Application Development”. Supported by the USAID Trade and Competitiveness project, these courses are offered in collaboration with TechAxis and Presidential Graduate School. The launch event was attended by NAS-IT members, guests from MoCIT, DoIT, development agencies, industry associations, and other stakeholders. These courses are designed to provide IT professionals with the latest industry knowledge and skills.
NAS-IT was delighted to welcome Orchid International College (OIC) as our sustainability partner. This collaboration strengthened our Sustainability Fund and reaffirmed OIC’s commitment to supporting NAS-IT’s vision of positioning Nepal as a Global Tech Hub.
On September 19, NAS-IT successfully conducted an IT Career Workshop, supported by USAID Trade and Competitiveness. The workshop offered ICT students valuable insights into personal branding, key skills sought by employers, resume building, and the fundamentals of starting a tech company. The sessions were led by industry experts Santosh Pandey, Mamita Shrestha, and Bishal Neupane. Orchid International College, our sustainability partner, graciously provided the venue for this event.
The NAS-IT Awards 2024 celebrated innovation and excellence in technology on September 27 at Hotel Soaltee, Kathmandu. The event recognized outstanding achievements across 11 categories, with winners set to represent Nepal at the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance Awards in Brunei this December.
