Tech Titans Converge: NAS-IT welcomes global leaders for Asia Pacific expansion strategies

KATHMANDU: In a landmark effort to elevate Nepal’s stature as a burgeoning tech hub on the world stage, the Nepal Association for Software and IT Services Companies (NAS-IT) orchestrated a groundbreaking event titled “Navigating Growth: Strategies for Startup Ecosystems and Asia Pacific Expansion.” Esteemed panelists, representing a spectrum of expertise from across the globe, converged to explore avenues for exponential growth and collaboration.

The distinguished panel featured luminaries such as Fulvio Inserra (CEO & MD, The Mastermind Group, Australia), Prof. CK Farn (Professor, National Central University, Chinese Taipei), Ruwan Amarasekara (Consultant, Digital Technology Transformation, Sri Lanka), and Stan Singh (Founder/Principal Consultant, IronHorse Asia Sdn Bhd, Malaysia). Their insights illuminated pathways for fostering robust startup ecosystems and navigating the intricacies of expanding startups into the Asia Pacific market.

The event, attended by an eclectic audience including international delegates, government dignitaries, private sector leaders, and academia, served as a catalyst for forging invaluable connections and nurturing potential collaborations.

Notably, NAS-IT played host to the prestigious APICTA Exco Meeting, marking the first-ever convening of this gathering in Nepal. Tech luminaries from 16 countries across the Asia Pacific region congregated at the ALOFT Kathmandu Thamel, underscoring Nepal’s burgeoning prominence in the global tech landscape. The Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA), dedicated to fostering technological innovation and collaboration, found a steadfast ally in NAS-IT, propelling Nepal onto the global tech map and facilitating international partnerships for Nepali tech enterprises.

The event’s highlight, a dynamic panel discussion moderated by Bibhusan Bista, Executive President of Young Innovations, tackled pivotal topics aimed at empowering attendees. Discussions ranged from cultivating vibrant startup ecosystems to surmounting expansion challenges, devising successful growth strategies, drawing inspiration from regional success stories, identifying emerging sectors and tech trends, and catalyzing innovation through strategic partnerships.

In an exciting announcement, NAS-IT’s Vice President unveiled the inaugural NAS-IT Awards, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at recognizing excellence in technology. Winners will gain direct entry to the prestigious APICTA Awards, offering unparalleled global exposure and networking opportunities. Aligned with NAS-IT’s mission to drive innovation and foster global connectivity, the NAS-IT Awards signify a significant stride towards advancing technological excellence and fostering cross-border collaboration.