AI Summit Nepal 2026: Visionaries Gather to Chart Nepal’s AI-Powered Future
1st March 2026, Kathmandu
Nepal is preparing for a monumental leap into the digital age. On April 5, 2026, the AI Summit Nepal 2026 will take center stage at The Plaza, Lalitpur, bringing together global tech leaders and local innovators to discuss the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence.
AI Summit Nepal 2026
Organized by The Startup Network Nepal, this summit is designed to spark powerful conversations and bold ideas that will define the country’s technological trajectory for the next decade.
Meet the Visionaries: A Global and Local Lineup
The summit features an elite panel of “Visionaries” who represent the intersection of global cloud computing, economic research, national connectivity, and industrial engineering.
The featured panelists include:
Samhita Shah: Global Head of Marketing, Energy & Utilities at Amazon Web Services (AWS). As a representative of one of the world’s largest cloud and AI providers, Shah brings a global perspective on how AI can optimize critical infrastructure.
Dr. Biswash Gauchan: Executive Chair at IIDS (Institute for Integrated Development Studies). Dr. Gauchan will provide the economic framework necessary for Nepal to integrate AI into its national development goals.
Dileep Agrawal: Managing Director at WorldLink. As a pioneer of Nepal’s internet landscape, Agrawal offers insights into the digital infrastructure required to support an AI-driven economy.
Sandeep Kamat: Managing Director at Bosch, Sri Lanka. Kamat brings a regional industrial perspective on automation and the practical application of AI in manufacturing and services.
Strategic Partnerships Driving Innovation
The AI Summit Nepal 2026 is backed by a robust ecosystem of international and local partners. The US Embassy in Nepal serves as the Strategic Partner, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in the tech sector.
Key Partners include:
Organized By: The Startup Network Nepal
In Association With: Oorja World
Powered By: NIMB Ace Capital Limited
Institutional & Knowledge Partners: Nepal Engineering College (NEC), ROSM, and Embark College.
Connectivity & Media: Subisu (Internet Partner), WOW (Media Partner), and Business 360.
Why Attend AI Summit Nepal 2026?
This isn’t just a tech conference; it is a roadmap for Nepalese startups, students, and policymakers. Attendees will gain first-hand insights into how AI is reshaping global industries and, more importantly, how these technologies can be localized to solve specific challenges within Nepal.
From the National AI Policy to practical applications in hydropower and agriculture, the summit will move beyond diagnosis to offer actionable solutions for a future-ready Nepal.
Event Details: Save the Date
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from the leaders shaping the AI-powered future.
Venue: The Plaza, Lalitpur
Date: 5th April 2026
Organizers: The Startup Network Nepal
For more: AI Summit Nepal 2026



