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.

Recognizing the pivotal role of cybersecurity in improving Nepal’s Global ICT Index, NAS-IT is taking meaningful steps to enhance digital resilience. As part of this initiative, NAS-IT, in collaboration with Logpoint and the Tech Journos Forum (TJF), is proud to present an exclusive Cybersecurity Workshop for Journalists. This workshop is designed to empower TJF members with essential insights into cybersecurity, enabling them to address critical digital security issues with a deeper understanding. Building on this effort, NAS-IT is committed to organizing additional workshops and fostering collaborative discussions to support a comprehensive approach to strengthening Nepal’s digital resilience. Join us in this impactful journey toward a safer digital future.

On Friday, December 27th, 2024, NAS-IT successfully organized the session, “Nepal in the Global IT Arena: Journey from National Awards to Global Platforms”, at Alice Conference, Pulchowk. The event brought together IT professionals, industry leaders, and award-winning innovators to discuss Nepal’s progress in the global tech landscape. The panel discussions featured insights from experts and NAS-IT Award winners, who shared their experiences on Nepal’s achievements in the IT sector and the challenges faced in scaling to the global market. Speakers highlighted the growing recognition of Nepali tech talent and businesses on international platforms, emphasizing the need for continued efforts to strengthen the country’s presence in the industry. A key focus of the discussion was identifying areas that require improvement, including skill development, policy support, investment, and stronger industry collaboration. Participants stressed the importance of public-private partnerships, cross-border collaborations, and government support to drive Nepal’s IT sector forward. The session provided an important platform for knowledge-sharing and networking, inspiring Nepal’s IT community to explore new opportunities and take bold steps toward global success.

NAS-IT, in collaboration with NAAMII and the NYEF Kathmandu Chapter, is delighted to present a panel discussion on ‘Shaping the Future of Society Through AI.’ This event features an exceptional lineup of speakers: Michael Bronstein, DeepMind Professor of AI at Oxford and Scientific Director at Aithyra Bishesh Khanal, Co-Founder, Director & Research Scientist at NAAMII Moderator: Nirdesh Dwa, CEO & Co-Founder of Veda App Join us for an evening of thought-provoking discussions as we explore the transformative role of AI in shaping the future of society. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from leading experts in the field.

On January 15, 2025, a Focused Group Discussion on AI’s Impact on Nepali IT Companies was successfully held at CloudFactory HQ, Jhamsikhel. The session brought together industry leaders from CloudFactory, Naamche, Fusemachines, Facet Technology, Logpoint, YIPL, Eminence Ways, Ekbana, and Quickfox to discuss the challenges and opportunities of AI adoption in Nepal’s IT sector. Key topics included the shortage of AI talent, financial limitations, and employee concerns about job security. Experts stressed the need for AI training, skill development in prompt engineering, and careful AI adoption that aligns with business needs. Suggestions included hosting AI hackathons, running training programs, and working together to use AI effectively in business. To keep the momentum going, participants agreed to hold a follow-up hybrid session with international experts to explore further AI integration and collaboration.