Speakers | Digital Nepal Conclave 2024

Theme 2 : Sustainable Telecommunication and Policies for Digital Transformation

Lightning Presentation: Key Milestones of Telecommunication in Nepal and Way Ahead by Mr. Vishal Mani Upadhyay, CRLO, Ncell Axiata
Lightning Presentation: Telecommunication Policies and Practices for Digital Nepal by Adv. Anup Upreti, Managing Partner, Pioneer Law Associates
Panel Session on Policies for Sustainable Telecommunication and Digital Transformation
- Panelists:
  - 1. Mr. Pradeep Poudel, Deputy Director, Nepal Telecommunications Authority
  - 2. Dr. Bimal Acharya, Manager, Nepal Telecom
  - 3. Mr. Jabbor Kayumov, CEO, Ncell Axiata
  - 4. Mr. Binay Bohra, President, Vianet Communication (Advisor, ISPAN)
- Facilitator:
  - Mr. Hempal Shrestha, Co-Founder, ICT Foundation Nepal (IFN)

Theme 1: Driving Digitalization and Development

Revisiting Digital Nepal – Video Documentary
Keynote 01 (National): Driving Digitalization and Development by Mr. Himal Karmacharya, President, Leapfrog Technology Inc.
Chief Guest’s Remarks: Rt. Hon’ble Prime Minister Mr. Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, Government of Nepal
Lightning Presentation: – Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in National Identification (NID) of Nepal by Mr. Subhash Dhakal, IT Director, Department of National ID and Civil Registration, GoN
Lightning Presentation: Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in the FinTech Sector of Nepal by Mr. Neelesh Man Singh Pradhan, CEO, NCHL
Power Samvad with Digital Leadership with Ms. Rekha Sharma, Hon’ble Minister, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MoCIT), GoN and Facilitator: Mr. Dil Bhusan Pathak, Founder – Interface Nepal Network (INN) & Sr. Media person
Special Guest’s Remarks
- Ranjeet Poddar, President, CAN Federation
- Kamlesh Agrawal, President, Chamber of Commerce
- Hem Raj Dhakal, Vice-President, CNI
- Mr. Chandra Prasad Dhakal, President, FNCCI
Remarks from Special Speaker:- Mr. Ram Krishna Subedi, Secretary, Ministry of Communication & IT (MoCIT), GoN
Patron’s Session Closing Remark: Mr. Manohar Bhattarai, Former Vice-chairperson, HLCIT (ICT Expert) and Patron

Theme 7 : Way Forward for Harmonizing Digitalization and Development

Power Samvad with National Key Leadership
Hon’ble Mr. KP Sharma Oli, Former Prime Minister of Nepal
Facilitator: Mr. Rupesh Shrestha, Deputy Chief, News and Current Affairs, Kantipur TV HD
Token of Appreciation and Group Photos
Vote of Thanks: Mr. Ganesh Shah, Former Minister, GoN and Patron DNC 2024

Theme 6 : Digital Economy and Investment for Digital Nepal

Digital Initiatives Pitching Round III
Lightning Presentation: Investment Landscape of IT and Software Industry in Nepal. – Mr. Richan Shrestha, President, NAS-IT
Panel Session: Digital Economy and Investment for Digital Nepal
- Panelists:
  - 1. Mr. Sushil Bhatta, CEO, Investment Board Nepal
  - 2. Dr. Gunakar Bhatta, Executive Director, Nepal Rastra Bank
  - 3. Dr. Bishwas Gauchan, Executive Director, IIDS
  - 4. Mr. Hemraj Dhakal, Managing Director, IME Group
  - 5. Mr. Dileep Agrawal, Chairperson, Worldlink Communications
- Facilitator:
  - Mr. Ruchi Pandey, PR Specialist
Patron’s Session Closing Remarks: Patron Mr. Birendra Mishra, Former Joint Secretary, GoN and Patron

Theme 4 : Digital Empowerment and Inclusion for Sustainable Development

Digital Initiatives Speed Pitching Round II
Panel Session: Digital Empowerment and Inclusion for Sustainable Development
- Panelists:
  - 1. Ms. Shobhita Gautam, Hon’ble Member, House of Representatives, Nepal
  - 2. Mr. Anil Dutta, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Communication & IT (MoCIT)
  - 3. Ms. Binda Magar, Policy Advisor (Governance) and Assistant Resident Representative (Prog), UNDP
  - 4. Ms. Sneha Bhattarai, National Lead, DigiInnovation Project, SDC.
- Facilitator:
  - Ms. Arpana Shrestha, Senior Program Officer, The Asia Foundation
Patron’s Session Closing Remarks: Mr. Birendra Kumar Mishra, Former Joint Secretary, GoN and Patron, DNC 24

Theme 5 : Digital Governance and Data for Development

Lightning Presentation: Digitalization and Data for Development by Ms Sneha Shah, Senior Program Officer, Data for Development (D4D), The Asia Foundation
Lightning Presentation: e-Governance and Digitalization for Digital Nepal by
Mr. Dipesh Bista, CEO, e-Governance Commission, GoN
Panel Session on Digital Governance and Data for Development
- Panelists:
  - 1. Mr. Gopal Hamal, Mayor, Dhangadi Sub-Metropolitan City
  - 2. Mr. Krishna Bahadur GC, Hon’ble Member, Province Assembly, Karnali Province
  - 3. Mr. Ramesh Sharma Paudyal, Joint Secretary, PMO, GoN
  - 4. Mr. Prakash Rayamajhi, IT Expert, Right Hon’ble Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’
  - 5. Mr. Pranay Sthapit, Program Director, D4D, The Asia Foundation
- Facilitator:
  - Ms. Sajana Maharjan Amatya – Chief of Party, USAID Equity and Inclusion in Education
Patron’s Session Closing Remarks: Prof. Dr. Subarna Shakya, Director, IT Innovation Center, TU and Patron

Theme 3 : Embracing the Frontier Tech for Development

Digital Initiatives Speed Pitching Round I
Lightning Presentation: Frontier Tech, Workforce and Automation for Development by Dr. Bibek Poudel, AI Expert
Patron’s Session Closing Remarks: Prof. Dr. Manish Pokharel, Dean, School of Engineering, Kathmandu University and Patron

Esteemed Speakers for Digital Nepal Conclave 2024

Chief Guest and Special Speakers

Rt. Hon’ble Mr. Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’

Hon’ble Mr. KP Sharma Oli

Ms. Rekha Sharma

Mr. Barsha Man Pun

Theme 1: Driving Digitalization and Development

Mr. Himal Karmacharya

Mr. Neelesh Man Singh Pradhan

Mr. Subhash Dhakal

Mr. Dil Bhusan Pathak

Ranjeet Poddar

Mr. Manohar Bhattarai

Theme 2: Sustainable Telecommunication and Policies for Digital Transformation

Mr. Vishal Mani Upadhyay

Adv. Anup Upreti

Mr. Pradeep Poudel

Dr. Bimal Acharya

Mr. Jabbor Kayumov

Mr. Binay Bohra

Mr. Hempal Shrestha

Theme 3: Embracing the Frontier Tech for Development

Dr. Bibek Poudel

Prof. Dr. Manish Pokharel

Theme 4: Digital Empowerment and Inclusion for Sustainable Development

Ms. Sobita Gautam

Mr. Anil Kumar Dutta

Ms. Binda Magar

Ms. Sneha Bhattarai

Ms. Arpana Shrestha

Mr. Birendra Mishra

Theme 5: Digital Governance and Data for Development

Ms Sneha Shah

Mr. Dipesh Bista

Mr. Naru Lal Chaudhary

Mr. Krishna Bahadur GC

Mr. Ramesh Sharma Paudyal

Mr. Pranay Sthapit

Ms. Sajana Maharjan Amatya

Prof. Dr. Subarna Shakya

Theme 6: Digital Economy and Investment for Digital Nepal

Mr. Richan Shrestha

Dr. Ram Kumar Phuyal

Dr. Gunakar Bhatta

Dr. Bishwas Gauchan

Mr. Hemraj Dhakal

Mr. Dileep Agrawal

Mr. Ruchi Pandey

Theme 7: Way Forward for Harmonizing Digitalization and Development

Mr. Rupesh Shrestha

Mr. Ganesh Shah