NAS-IT Concludes Second AGM and Partners With Orchid International College For Sustainability Fund

NAS-IT Conclude Second AGM
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2nd September 2024, Kathmandu

Nepal Association for Software and IT Services Companies (NAS-IT) successfully concluded its Second Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Hotel Soaltee, Kathmandu.

NAS-IT Concludes Second AGM

The event brought together over 50 company representatives, board members, and key stakeholders to review the activities and accomplishments for the past year and discuss plans for the organization.

Santosh Koirala, Executive Director of Techkraft, has been appointed as the President. Gaurav Raj Pandey, CEO of E.K. Solutions, will serve as Vice-President, while Abhaya Poudel, Co-founder of Gokyo Labs, will take on the role of Treasurer. Deepen Chapagain, Country Director at Logpoint, will be the General Secretary. Executive Committee members include Alisha Shrestha (COO, Amnil Technologies), Narayan Koirala (MD, Eminence Ways), Kailash Raj Bijayananda (SVP, Leapfrog Technologies), Prarthana Saakha (Co-founder, B.I.C. Technologies), and Immediate Past President Richan Shrestha (CEO, Quickfox Technologies).

Richan Shrestha, the founding president, handed over the responsibilities to the newly elected president. In assuming his role as the NAS-IT president, Santosh Koirala expressed his commitment to further bolster NAS-IT’s vision of elevating Nepal as a global tech hub. He said, “We will focus on optimizing IT resources, expanding market reach, and supporting industry growth. We will invest in workforce development, promote domestic IT solutions, and facilitate international expansion. This will create a long-term positive impact on the IT industry and benefit Nepal.”

Under this new leadership, NAS-IT aims to further its growth and promote the development of the IT industry in Nepal. In the past year, the organization achieved significant milestones, including joining the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) and showcasing Nepal’s IT capabilities at London Tech Week. As NAS-IT looks ahead, it remains committed to driving innovation and supporting the IT sector’s growth in the country.

NAS-IT is also thrilled to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Orchid International College, in a program following the AGM. This collaboration strengthens NAS-IT’s Sustainability Fund and reaffirms Orchid International College’s support to NAS-IT’s ambition of elevating Nepal as a Global Tech Hub.

The Sustainability Fund is a significant initiative designed to ensure NAS-IT’s long-term financial sustainability that supports innovation, research, and development in Nepal’s tech landscape. As a Sustainability Partner, Orchid International College will work with NAS-IT to support inter-industry cooperation, and offer technological know-how. This partnership will contribute to a strong and vibrant ICT ecosystem in Nepal.

Both organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen their partnership and support Nepal’s tech industry. The MOU outlines the collaborative efforts between NAS-IT and Orchid International College, focusing on the growth of NAS-IT’s Sustainability Fund, shared vision for Nepal’s tech development, and fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and mentorship opportunities.

About NAS-IT

The Nepal Association for Software and IT Services Companies (NAS-IT) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the growth and development of the IT industry in Nepal. NAS-IT works to create a conducive environment for IT businesses, foster innovation, and enhance the skills of IT professionals.

About Orchid International College:

Orchid International College (OIC) is a leading educational institution in Nepal, affiliated with Tribhuvan University. Established with a vision to provide high-quality education, OIC offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs including BSc. CSIT, BCA, BIM, BBA, BBM, BBS, BSW, and MBA. The college is committed to nurturing students’ academic excellence and practical skills, equipping them to excel in the modern world. OIC’s faculty comprises experienced academicians, industry professionals, and researchers who are dedicated to providing a conducive learning environment.

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