Code. Create. Connect: Join GNOME Nepal’s Hands-On Open Source Workshop at Softwarica College
25th September 2026, Kathmandu
Join GNOME Nepal and Softwarica College on September 27, 2026, for an interactive hands-on tech workshop. Learn Linux, AI, and backend development from industry practitioners.
Are you ready to kickstart your journey in open-source development, learn directly from experienced tech practitioners, and build connections within a global software community?
GNOME Nepal, in collaboration with Softwarica College of IT & E-Commerce, invites students, aspiring developers, and tech enthusiasts to an immersive hands-on session. Under the banner “Code. Create. Connect.”, this event provides a practical gateway into open-source ecosystems, Linux environments, artificial intelligence, and scalable backend architecture.
Event Details at a Glance
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| Event Name | Code. |
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| Connect. – GNOME Nepal Hands-On Session | |
| Organizers | GNOME Nepal & Softwarica College |
| Date | Sunday, 27th September 2026 |
| Time | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM NPT |
| Venue | Seminar Hall, Softwarica College of IT & E-Commerce, Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Registration | Free (Scan the QR code on the official poster) |
Key Workshop Highlights
Learn from Industry Practitioners: Receive real-world insights from professionals actively building open-source tools, managing network infrastructures, and designing AI models.
Interactive Hands-On Experience: Dive into practical exercises rather than passive lectures. Bring your laptop to follow along step-by-step.
Explore Open Source Opportunities: Learn how active contributions to open-source organizations like GNOME and Ubuntu can elevate your portfolio and open doors to global tech careers.
Join a Thriving Community: Connect with local developers, student peers, and community mentors from GNOME Nepal.
Featured Speakers & Mentors
Meet the industry leaders and community managers guiding the workshop:
Sailesh Singh
Role: System Network Administrator | Ubuntu & GNOME Foundation Member
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Expertise: Linux system administration, network architecture, and open-source foundation governance. Sailesh brings extensive experience in community building and managing open-source infrastructure.
Abhishek Kushwaha
Role: Backend Developer | Associate Session Manager, GNOME Nepal
Expertise: Server-side logic, API design, and database management. Abhishek guides aspiring developers on transitioning from basic programming to building production-ready backend systems.
Shraddha Tiwari
Role: AI Engineer | Associate Session Manager, GNOME Nepal
Expertise: Machine learning, artificial intelligence pipelines, and data processing. Shraddha focuses on bridging the gap between open-source tools and modern AI development.
Who Should Attend?
IT & Computer Science Students: Expand your academic foundation with industry-standard open-source workflows.
Beginner & Intermediate Programmers: Gain direct experience with Git, Linux environments, backend frameworks, and AI tools.
Open Source Enthusiasts: Learn how to make your first meaningful pull request or contribution to international open-source repositories.
How to Register?
- Seats in the Softwarica College Seminar Hall are allocated on a limited basis. To secure your spot:
- Locate the official GNOME Nepal & Softwarica College event poster.
- Scan the registration QR code with your smartphone camera.
- Fill out the quick registration form and submit your confirmation.
- Don’t miss this opportunity to Code, Create, and Connect with Nepal’s growing open-source tech ecosystem!
