Kantipur Conclave 2024
Kantipur Conclave 2024 brings together a dynamic assembly of political leaders, scholars, civil society voices, and journalists to confront the critical challenges facing democracy today.In an era marked by rising populism, AI-driven misinformation, and dwindling trust in institutions, the Conclave emphasizes the urgency of rebuilding faith in democracy. Through visionary discussions, practical solutions, and bold initiatives, it seeks to strengthen democratic systems, combat disinformation, and inspire informed decision-making.
Speaker list
Democracy at the Crossroads
Dr. Baburam Bhattarai
Former Prime Minister, Nepal
Gagan Thapa
Member of Parliament, General Secretary, Nepali Congress
Ram Kumari Jhakri
Former Minister, Leader, CPN (Unified Socialist)
Yogendra Yadav
Political Activist, India
Thomas Bell
Author and Journalist, United Kingdom
Rupesh Shrestha
Deputy News Chief, Kantipur TV moderator
Policy and Prosperity
Dr. Yuba Raj Khatiwada
Economic and Development Advisor, To the Prime Minister
Binod Chaudhary
Member of Parliament, Industrialist
Prateek Pradhan
Editor-in-Chief, Baahrakhari.com moderator
The Wave of Populism
Pratap Bhanu Mehta
Political Scientist, India
Biswas Baral
Editor, The Kathmandu Post
The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media
Gopal Hamal
Mayor, Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City
Sanjay Silwal Gupta
Social Influencer, Founder, CEO Vyasa Media Network
Rajneesh Bhandari
Multimedia Journalist, Nepal
Peter Gill
Journalist, USA
Shanta Nepali
Mountaineer, Director, Producer
Janak Raj Sapkota
Multimedia Editor, Ekantipur moderator
Pen and power : Three Decades of Nepalese Democracy and Jounalism
Yogesh Upadhyay
Founder Editor, Kantipur Daily
Yubaraj Ghimire
Former Editor, Kantipur Daily And The Kathmandu Post
Narayan Wagle
Former Editor-in-chief, Kantipur Daily
Sudheer Sharma
Former Editor-in-chief, Kantipur Daily
Umesh Chauhan
Editor-in-Chief, Kantipur Daily moderator
Path of Prachanda: Street or State?
Pushpa Kamal Dahal
Former Prime Minister , Nepal
Bijay Paudel
News Chief, Kantipur Television moderator
