August 21, 2026 · Hotel 5 star
Cybersecurity & AI Conference
Days
Hours
Mins
Secs
1-Day
Hybrid Conference
400–500
Participants
4
Focus Frontiers
Global
Live Stream
As Nepal advances toward its vision of “Digital Nepal,” the convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cybersecurity has become a national strategic priority. With the endorsement of the National AI Policy 2025 (2082 BS) and the National Cybersecurity Policy 2023, Nepal is at a decisive stage where policy must translate into practical implementation.
Artificial Intelligence, particularly machine learning and data-driven systems, has the potential to transform agriculture, fintech, healthcare diagnostics, governance, and digital service delivery. However, increasing incidents of digital banking fraud, cyberattacks, data breaches, and social engineering threats highlight the urgent need to strengthen Nepal’s cybersecurity ecosystem.
This conference aims to serve as a national knowledge platform, connecting global expertise with Nepal’s local realities. It will create a structured dialogue among policymakers, academia, industry leaders, startups, students, and international experts to co-develop a secure, ethical, and innovation-driven digital ecosystem.
Support implementation of the National AI Policy 2025 and National Cybersecurity Policy 2023.
Connect global expertise with Nepal’s local realities through structured dialogue.
Co-develop a secure, ethical, and innovation-driven digital ecosystem.
Address cyberattacks, banking fraud, data breaches, and social engineering threats.
The conference will focus on the four converging frontiers:
• AI applications in agriculture, health, fintech, education
• AI governance and ethical AI
• National AI implementation roadmap
• Cyber threat landscape of Nepal
• Digital banking fraud and financial cybersecurity
• Zero-trust architecture and cloud security
• Critical infrastructure protection
• Startup innovations
• Commercial AI deployment
• Public-private partnerships
• AI regulatory frameworks
• Data governance and privacy
• Internet governance and digital sovereignty
Support implementation of the National AI Policy 2025 and National Cybersecurity Policy 2023.
Promote AI governance frameworks, machine learning applications, and ethical AI practices.
Strengthen Nepal’s cyber resilience through zero-trust architecture, digital identity systems, and financial cybersecurity strategies.
Facilitate industry–academia collaboration through structured paper presentations and professional sessions.
Establish a strong knowledge-based ecosystem through journal publication and research dissemination.
Create opportunities for youth engagement and talent retention to reduce brain drain.
Encourage practical innovation and commercialization through industry sessions and startup showcases.
As the event is a one-day conference, the structure will be designed to manage time effectively while ensuring high-quality engagement.
• Research papers from Bachelor, Master’s, and PhD students
• Focus on AI, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity frameworks, Governance
• Practical case studies
• AI deployment experiences
• Cybersecurity incident response and digital banking security
• AI governance
• Regulatory frameworks
• National digital strategies
A formal Call for Papers will be announced. Papers will be reviewed by the Technical Committee and categorized into three tracks. Due to time limitations, presentations will be strictly time-bound. Parallel mini-tracks may be considered depending on paper volume and venue capacity.
ICAC 2026 invites researchers, students, startups, institutions, technology companies, government agencies, and professional communities to submit session proposals and presentation ideas.
Participants may propose research presentations, product showcases, startup pitches, workshops, tutorials, policy dialogues, and expert sessions in AI, cybersecurity, governance, and digital innovation.
Who can apply
Individuals, universities, research organizations, companies, agencies, development partners, and associations.
What to submit
Panels, workshops, showcases, startup pitches, research papers, and poster presentations.
A Journal Writing Committee will be formed to ensure strong knowledge-based output.
• Selected peer-reviewed papers will be published in a Conference Proceedings Journal.
• Post-event publication is mandatory.
• The publication will strengthen the academic credibility of the conference.
• Best papers may be recognized with awards.
• One-Day Intensive Conference
• 400–500 Participants
• Paid Participation Model
• Keynotes, Plenary Sessions, Paper Presentations
• Industry, Academic, and Professional Sessions
• Live-streamed globally
The conference will accommodate:
Participants will be categorized through structured registration to manage capacity efficiently.
International speakers and experts will be invited. As per budget allocation, lodging and fooding will be provided. Hybrid participation will allow global engagement through live streaming.
Meet the visionaries leading the global conversation on tech security
Chief Information Security Officer, Nepal Rastra Bank
Session Topic
Financial Cyber Resilience
Leading expert in financial sector cyber resilience and regulatory frameworks.
Lead AI Ethics Researcher, Stanford University
Session Topic
Governing Autonomous Systems
Pioneer in autonomous systems governance and ethical algorithmic design.
Director of Global Threat Intel, CyberGuard Int.
Session Topic
State-Sponsored APTs
20+ years experience tracking state- sponsored APTs across the Asia-Pacific.
Chief Technology Officer, Nepal Telecom Authority
Session Topic
5G Security Standards
Architecting the national standards for 5G rollout and security.
Head of Data Privacy, European Tech Council
Session Topic
Global Privacy Frameworks
Key contributor to GDPR frameworks and cross-border data protection laws.
AI Research Scientist, NITC
Session Topic
Public Sector AI
Developing localized NLP models and AI infrastructure for government services.
Strategic Whitepaper - Actionable policy recommendations for MoCIT and relevant stakeholders.
Conference Proceedings / Journal Publication - Peer-reviewed publication of selected research and professional papers.
Collaborative Partnerships - MoUs between leading Nepalese universities (UGC, TU, KU, Nepal Open University, PU, etc.) and international research labs and innovation institutions.
National Skill & Research Roadmap - Framework for AI and cybersecurity skill development. Development of a curriculum framework to upskill at least 5,000 AI professionals by 2030, aligned with Nepal’s national digital and human resource development goals.
Innovation & Industry Directory - A curated directory of Nepalese startups successfully applying AI and blockchain solutions in key sectors such as agriculture, health and fintech, to promote visibility, investment and scaling opportunities.
Chief Guest Address & Keynote: Converging Frontiers – Nepal’s Digital Future
Research Paper Presentations
Case Studies & Applied AI
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AI Governance & Regulatory Dialogue
Innovation Presentations
International Best Practices
Way Forward & Declaration
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NPR 15,00,000.00
• Top-tier branding across all materials
• Opening keynote opportunity
• Premium booth space
• 10 VIP passes
• Logo on live stream & whitepaper
NPR 12,00,000.00
• Secondary top-tier branding (next to Title Sponsor)
• Special address opportunity
• Premium booth space
• 8 VIP passes
• Logo on major event materials
NPR 10,00,000.00
• Prominent branding
• Speaking opportunity (panel)
• Premium booth
• 6 VIP passes
NPR 8,00,000.00
• Logo on event materials
• Standard booth
• 4 VIP passes
NPR 5,00,000.00
• Logo on website & backdrop
• Exhibition table
• 2 VIP passes
NPR 3,00,000.00
• Logo on website & backdrop
• 1 complimentary pass
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