Atlassian Community Conference 2026: Kathmandu Emerges as a Global Tech & Collaboration Hub
30th March 2026, Kathmandu
Atlassian Community Kathmandu (ACE Kathmandu) successfully hosted the Atlassian Community Conference 2026 in Kathmandu, bringing together developers, project managers, technology leaders, and community members from Nepal and across the globe for a day of learning, collaboration, and innovation.
Atlassian Community Conference 2026
Held at the Kathmandu Marriott Hotel, the conference marked the second edition of this international Atlassian-focused event in Nepal. Building on the momentum of its inaugural edition, the 2026 conference further reinforced Nepal’s growing presence as an emerging hub for technology, digital collaboration, and modern teamwork practices.
The event featured a diverse lineup of expert-led sessions, including speakers from Atlassian as well as leading Nepalese professionals, alongside panel discussions, networking opportunities, and interactive community engagement segments.
Discussions throughout the day focused on modern teamwork practices, Agile methodologies, AI-driven collaboration, and the effective use of Atlassian tools such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Jira Service Management, and Rovo.
Participants gained valuable insights into how teams around the world are using Atlassian solutions to improve productivity, streamline workflows, enhance service delivery, and drive innovation across organizations.
Global Atlassian Community at a Glance
The conference also reflected the scale and strength of the wider Atlassian ecosystem:
3.8 million+ community members
196 community chapters
3,300+ community events hosted
Active in 180+ cities worldwide
Atlassian tools are used by 300,000+ organizations globally, with over 80% of Fortune 500 companies relying on Atlassian products to support collaboration, project execution, and knowledge sharing. Platforms such as Confluence continue to play a key role for organizations worldwide in documentation and knowledge management.
Growing Atlassian Adoption in Nepal
The conference also highlighted the increasing adoption of Atlassian tools across Nepal’s growing digital economy.
Today, Atlassian solutions are being used by IT companies, startups, banks, service organizations, and enterprise teams in Nepal to manage projects, support Agile delivery, improve documentation, and modernize service operations.
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Tools like Jira are widely used by development and product teams for project and sprint management, while Confluence serves as a central hub for documentation, knowledge sharing, and collaboration. In addition, many organizations are increasingly adopting Jira Service Management to improve internal support systems and customer service operations.
The conference welcomed approximately 200 attendees, including software developers, IT professionals, product managers, Agile practitioners, and business leaders. The presence of international speakers and experts offered participants valuable exposure to global perspectives, industry trends, and best practices.
Community Leadership Perspective
“The Atlassian Community Conference 2026 was an important milestone for Nepal’s growing tech and collaboration ecosystem. It created a platform where local professionals could connect with global experts, exchange ideas, and explore how modern teamwork practices are shaping the future of work.”
— Community Champions, Atlassian Community Kathmandu
Ashish Agrawal, Bishnu Subedi, Janaki Joshi, and Mohan Niroula
A Platform for Learning and Community Building
The conference agenda included keynote presentations, technical sessions, a panel discussion, a quiz segment, and dedicated networking opportunities, all designed to foster meaningful learning and stronger connections among attendees.
Beyond the sessions, the event emphasized the values that define the Atlassian ecosystem globally: community building, knowledge sharing, openness, and collaboration.
Founded in 2017, Atlassian Community Kathmandu has hosted more than 80 events and continues to play a significant role in Nepal’s tech ecosystem through regular meetups, workshops, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
The growth of the Atlassian Community in Nepal has also expanded beyond Kathmandu, with the launch of additional chapters:
Atlassian Community Lalitpur, led by Raunak Maskey
Atlassian Community Butwal, led by Prakash Aryal
These growing communities continue to strengthen local participation and expand access to global collaboration practices across Nepal.
Looking Ahead
As Nepal’s technology ecosystem continues to evolve, events like the Atlassian Community Conference are expected to play an increasingly important role in fostering innovation, collaboration, leadership, and global engagement within the country’s tech industry.
The success of the 2026 conference stands as a strong reflection of the enthusiasm, capability, and growing maturity of Nepal’s Atlassian and Agile community.
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