The Digital Karnali Conclave 2025 served as a pivotal initiative aimed at catalyzing a collective drive towards realizing the vision of a digitally empowered Karnali Province. The Digital Karnali Conclave 2025 on 22nd & 23rd April 2025 (2082 Baishakh 09 & 10) , held at Suva Hotel, Birendranagar, Surkhet, centered around the main theme “ Empowering the Future: Innovation, Connectivity and Sustainability ”, featured 3 keynote, 7 lightning presentations, and 7 panel discussions across 7 thematic areas.

Attended by over 500 individuals, the event was jointly organized by the Karnali Province Ministry of Internal Affairs and Law and ICT Foundation Nepal, with more than 50 experts and stakeholders participating as speakers. With active participation from various stakeholders, including Ministers, policymakers, IT professionals, entrepreneurs, and academicians, the event was a platform for robust discussions and strategic planning towards the province’s digital transformation.

The two-day conclave addressed extensive discussions on the current status, opportunities, potentials, and challenges of digital development in Karnali Province. The conclave was inaugurated in the presence of Hon. Yam Lal Kandel, Chief Minister of Karnali Province, along with Former Chief Ministers, as well as Secretaries from other provinces, underscoring the event’s importance on the national agenda.

The event underscored the importance of aligning local and provincial digital transformation policies with national strategies to ensure a cohesive and synergistic approach. Thus, Digital Karnali Conclave 2025 stood as a testament in accelerating the digital transformation of Karnali Province, clarifying policy directions, and opening doors for multi-stakeholder collaboration toward a digitally inclusive future.