9th December 2023, Kathmandu
The Digital Freedom Coalition is excited to announce the highly anticipated second edition of the Digital Freedom Summit, scheduled for December 9th, 2023, at Vivanta, Lalitpur, Nepal. Themed “Nurturing An Inclusive Digital Future,” this summit aims to delve into the evolving landscape of digital freedom in Nepal through panel discussions, workshops, and capacity building, addressing critical issues in the digital realm. The ultimate goal is to democratize Nepal’s digital transformation.
AGENDA Check out the full schedule here:
09:30 / 03:45 Opening Ceremony
11:00- / 05:15 Regulation of Cyberspace: Lessons for Nepal
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- Moderator: Laxman Dutt Pant, President, Media Action Nepal
- Speakers: Netra Prasad Subedi, Taranath Dahal, Samiran Gupta, Prof. Dr. Rohan Samarajiva, Victoria Hyde
12:00 / 06:15 Freedom to Digital Infrastructure: Ensuring Inclusive Internet
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- Moderator: Birodh Khatiwada, President, Disabled Care Nepal
- Speakers: Hon. Prakash Panth, Er. Min Prasad Aryal, Sagar Prasai, Dr. Bimal Acharya, Susmeera Aryal
14:00 / 08:15 Internet Fragmentation in Nepal: Issues and Perspectives
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- Moderator: Ujjwal Acharya, Founding Chair, CMR Nepal
- Speakers: Prakash Rayamajhi, Sangeeta Pahadi, Bikram Shrestha, Santosh Sigdel, Shashank Mohan
15:00 / 09:15 Truth and Trust: Ethical and Legal Responses to Misinformation
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- Moderator: Bhakta Bishwokarma, Media Expert
- Speakers: Anil Kumar Dutta, Narayan Amrit, Nirjana Sharma, Avijeet Anturker, Victoria Hyde
16:30 / 10:45 Regulation of Artificial Intelligence: What Parliament Thinks About?
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- Moderator: Babu Ram Aryal, Chair, Digital Freedom Coalition
- Speakers: Hon. CK Raut, Hon. Jeevan Pariyaar, Hon. Yogesh Bhattarai, Hon. Sumana Shrestha, Hon. Bhanubhakta Jaisi
17:30 / 11:45 Closing Ceremony
