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SUMMARY:IT Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:The IT Dialogue: Bridging horizons between the Software Industry and Government Services in Nepal witnessed insightful discussions and fruitful outcomes. The discussions ranged from policy advocacy & exploring tax considerations\, to industry challenges. Experts\, Mr. Anjan Kumar Dahal and Mr. Arun Raut\, offered insights on tax rates\, start-ups\, employee equity\, international transactions\, and FDI nuances in Nepal’s IT sector.
URL:https://nasit.org.np/event/it-dialogue/
LOCATION:CloudFactory Nepal\, Jawalakhel
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SUMMARY:Membership presentation at APICTA
DESCRIPTION:NAS-IT representatives presented its membership proposal at the Exco Meeting at the Asian Pacific ICT Alliance Awards (APICTA) 2023. NAS-IT is pleased to share its official confirmation as a proud member of APICTA\, signifying a major milestone as Nepal becomes the 17th member economy in this esteemed regional alliance. This membership opens doors to a number of opportunities for NAS-IT and its members\, fostering networking with industry leaders\, enabling knowledge transfers\, and positioning it on an international stage.
URL:https://nasit.org.np/event/membership-presentation-at-apicta/
LOCATION:Cyberport\, Hong Kong
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Katmandu:20231130T100000
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SUMMARY:MOU signing with NYEF Kathmandu Chapter
DESCRIPTION:NAS-IT and NYEF Kathmandu Chapter united their efforts through a momentous collaboration\, formalized by the signing of MOU\, aiming to drive the progression of Nepal’s promising tech landscape. One of the six objectives of NAS-IT is “Innovation and entrepreneurship” and this collaboration serves as a progression towards achieving the objective.
URL:https://nasit.org.np/event/mou-signing-with-nyef-kathmandu-chapter/
LOCATION:Deli Akuj\, Jawalakhel
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SUMMARY:Diaspora engagement event in Japan
DESCRIPTION:NAS-IT in partnership with Ikebana Solutions organized a remarkable event in Tokyo\, Japan\, where Nepali IT professionals residing in the country came together to connect and network. The meet up was a resounding success\, reinforcing the sense of community and collaboration among the Nepalese IT diaspora.
URL:https://nasit.org.np/event/diaspora-engagement-event-in-japan/
LOCATION:Tokyo\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Katmandu:20231005T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Katmandu:20231005T160000
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SUMMARY:ICT Award 2023 Industry Visit
DESCRIPTION:NAS-IT facilitated an enlightening industry visit for the participants of ICT Award 2023\, representing startups from all corners of Nepal. The visit featured guided tours and insightful discussions at four leading NAS-IT member companies: CloudFactory\, inGrails Pvt. Ltd.\, Logpoint\, and TechKraft Inc. As the participants of the ICT Awards 2023 learnt about the hurdles and success stories of these companies\, they were inspired and encouraged to make a mark of their own in the Nepalese ICT sector.
URL:https://nasit.org.np/event/ict-award-2023-industry-visit/
LOCATION:NAS-IT Member Companies
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Katmandu:20230908T163000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Katmandu:20230908T220000
DTSTAMP:20260604T144449
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SUMMARY:NAS-IT’s 1st AGM & 3rd Member Meet
DESCRIPTION:The Annual General Meeting (AGM) centered around the presentation of the annual report\, audited financial statements for the fiscal year 2079/80\, and forecasted budget. As NAS-IT members reflected on the association’s journey\, they applauded  The newly elected board was announced during the event in the presence of the NAS-IT members.
URL:https://nasit.org.np/event/nas-its-1st-agm-3rd-member-meet/
LOCATION:Hyatt Place Kathmandu
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Katmandu:20230721T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Katmandu:20230721T220000
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SUMMARY:2nd NAS-IT Member Meet
DESCRIPTION:NAS-IT members came together to address the pressing challenges within the IT industry. The Leadership Dialogue : Redefining NAS-IT’s Objectives\, a platform for all the members to share their pressing challenges\, served as a platform to refine the organization’s objectives and collectively shape the future of IT companies in Nepal. Inspirational insights were shared\, and a vision for a thriving IT landscape was crafted. Together\, NAS-IT is poised to drive progress\, innovation\, and sustainable growth in our industry.
URL:https://nasit.org.np/event/2nd-nas-it-member-meet/
LOCATION:The Soaltee Kathmandu\, Tahachal
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Katmandu:20230530T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Katmandu:20230530T130000
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SUMMARY:MOU signing with KBL
DESCRIPTION:To ease financial access to its member companies\, NAS-IT signed an MOU with Kumari Bank Limited (KBL) to provide collateral-free working capital loans to its members. Under this partnership\, NAS-IT members will have access to a working capital loan facility of up to Rs. 10 million without the requirement of collateral. By alleviating financial constraints\, this collaboration aims to empower member companies to explore new horizons and innovative opportunities.
URL:https://nasit.org.np/event/mou-signing-with-kbl/
LOCATION:Kumari Bank Head Office\, Tangal
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Katmandu:20230512T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Katmandu:20230512T163000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Open House
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Open House : Learn About NAS-IT was an informative session where NAS-IT shared the association’s visions\, plans\, membership procedure\, and benefits. It was an interactive session that helped NAS-IT pave its future plans through the valuable inputs and feedback provided by the participants. The session served to validate the establishment of the association.
URL:https://nasit.org.np/event/virtual-open-house/
LOCATION:Zoom meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Katmandu:20230511T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Katmandu:20230511T163000
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SUMMARY:Private Equity Information Sharing Session
DESCRIPTION:NAS-IT\, in collaboration with Nepal Private Equity Association (NPEA) and USAID T&C\, conducted a Private Equity Information Sharing Session. This session empowered the NAS-IT members with the knowledge and information to explore new investment horizons. This event spurred insightful discussions to harness the potential of private equity and venture capitals to propel their ventures to new heights. 
URL:https://nasit.org.np/event/private-equity-information-sharing-session/
LOCATION:Zoom meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Katmandu:20230504T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Katmandu:20230504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T144449
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SUMMARY:Policy Summit 2023
DESCRIPTION:The “Policy Summit 2023” was jointly organized by the National Planning Commission and USAID T&C\, along with participation from prominent private sector organizations like CNI\, FNCCI\, FNCSI\, FWEAN\, HAN\, and NBA. Amidst a gathering of distinguished voices\, NAS-IT shared its views on the policies that could help build Nepal as an IT hub. While acknowledging the sector’s immense potential\, it also highlighted many challenges and hurdles in the political and legal fronts that need to be addressed for global expansion in the tech sector. NAS-IT’s presentation delved on various requests for policy amendments such as allowing Nepali tech companies to open their subsidiaries and joint-ventures abroad\, reducing the FDI minimum investment to under $20\,000 and creating a fast-paced FDI approval process\, prioritizing local companies while procuring software for government agencies\, etc.
URL:https://nasit.org.np/event/policy-summit-2023-2/
LOCATION:Marriott Hotel\, Naxal
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Katmandu:20230423T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Katmandu:20230423T220000
DTSTAMP:20260604T144449
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SUMMARY:1st NAS-IT Member Meet
DESCRIPTION:The first members meet of the Nepal Association for Software and IT services companies (NAS-IT) was a resounding success\, with representatives from some of the country’s most prominent tech firms gathering to discuss the future of the industry. Almost all the founding members attended the meet and had the chance to network with their peers and share ideas on how to drive innovation and growth in the rapidly-evolving tech landscape. The event served as a powerful testament to the potential of Nepal’s tech industry and the critical role that NAS-IT is poised to play in shaping its future.
URL:https://nasit.org.np/event/1st-nas-it-member-meet-2/
LOCATION:The Soaltee Kathmandu\, Tahachal
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230413T235959
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SUMMARY:LOC Signing with USAID T&C
DESCRIPTION:NAS-IT and USAID Trade & Competitiveness signed a Letter of Cooperation to formalize their collaboration. The letter outlines the joint efforts of both the parties to assist each other in achieving their respective organizational goals\, including hosting public-private dialogues and supporting initiatives for the growth of the IT industry in Nepal.
URL:https://nasit.org.np/event/loc-signing-with-usaid-tc-2/
LOCATION:USAID T&C Office\, Lazimpat\, lazimpat\, Nepal
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Katmandu:20230325T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Katmandu:20230325T235959
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SUMMARY:MOU Signing : NAS-IT and IIDS
DESCRIPTION:NAS-IT signed an MOU to contribute to the study on ‘Contribution and Challenges of IT service export to Foreign Reserve in Nepal’ initiated by Integrated Institute for Development Studies (IIDS). The final report titled “Unleashing IT: Advancing Nepal’s Digital Economy” presented some remarkable insights.The total IT service export reached USD 515 million in 2022\, representing an astounding growth of 64.2%. These exports now account for 1.4% of Nepal’s GDP and 5.5% of its foreign currency reserves.  \n 
URL:https://nasit.org.np/event/mou-signing-nas-it-and-iids/
LOCATION:IIDS office\, Mandikhatar
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Katmandu:20230318T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Katmandu:20230318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T144449
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240114T023822Z
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SUMMARY:Bill Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:IT Bill Hackathon was a collaborative effort between NAS-IT and the Sumana Shrestha Secretariat. It aimed to understand the intricacies and uncover the loopholes in the IT Bill 2075. Over 30 creative minds from tech companies\, legal teams\, think tanks\, and research groups\, dived into discussions on problem identification and brainstormed amendments to this critical piece of legislation. But what was truly fascinating was the realization that the tech world and the legal arena often speak different languages. This event highlighted the knowledge gaps and emphasized on the urgent need of policy advocacy within the tech sector.
URL:https://nasit.org.np/event/bill-hackathon-2/
LOCATION:Leapfrog Office\, Dillibazar
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