Kantipur Economic Summit 2026

The Kantipur Economic Summit 2026 comes at a crucial time as Nepal navigates economic transformation, investment challenges, digital growth, and evolving development priorities. Organized ahead of the national budget announcement, the summit brings together policymakers, business leaders, economists, and industry experts to discuss Nepal’s economic future, emerging opportunities, and key policy directions. Focused on innovation, private sector growth, sustainable development, and economic resilience, the summit aims to encourage meaningful dialogue and practical solutions for building a stronger and future-ready Nepal.

Our Speakers

Opening Fireside Conversation:

Opening Fireside Conversation:

Dipta Shah

Dipta Shah

Founding Partner, 54i Ventures Pvt Ltd moderator

David Sislen

David Sislen

Division Director for Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, World Bank

Session 1:

Session 1: Driving Private Sector Growth: Policy, Partnership, Progress

Hem Raj Dhakal

Hem Raj Dhakal

Co-Founder and Managing Director , IME Group

Hitesh Golchha

Hitesh Golchha

Managing Director, Diwakar Golchha Organization

Ravi KC

Ravi KC

Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Surya Nepal Pvt Ltd

Ritu Singh Vaidya

Ritu Singh Vaidya

President, NAIMA

Yagya Banjade

Yagya Banjade

, Kantipur Daily moderator