Academia Industry Meet, 2023 - KU

Event Theme: Bridging Academia, Industry, and Government to Build a Better Nation Together.

Kathmandu University proudly presents the Academia-Industry Meet, a platform dedicated to fostering collaboration and addressing critical issues in the Nepali Education and Economic sectors. This event aims to bring together key stakeholders from academia, industry, and government to forge solutions that pave the way for a brighter future.

Objectives:

1. Identify Solutions for Current Challenges
2. Promote Research-Industry Integration
3. Foster Partnerships for Industrial Development
4. Forge the Policy Pathway Together

Speakers at Academia-Industry Meet 2023:

• Prof Dr. Achyut Prasad Wagle

1. Registrar, Kathmandu University
2. Theme: The Crucial Role of Academia in Driving Industrial and Economic Development

• Mr. Surendra Pandey

1. Former Minister of Finance
2. Theme: Positioning Education as a Potential Business for Nepal’s Economic Advancement

• Dr. Baikuntha Aryal

1. Chief Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Government of Nepal
2. Theme: Channeling Nepal’s Industrial and Educational Potential Through Visionary Policies and Inclusive Development Strategies

• Hon Mr. Barsha Man Pun

1. Former Minister of Energy and Finance
2. Theme: Confronting the Challenges of Youth Retention and Cultivating Opportunities in Nepal

• Hon Minister Mr. Ramesh Rijal

1. Minister of Industry, Commerce, and Supplies
2. Theme: Government’s Unyielding Commitment and Strategic Priorities for Industrial Development

• Mr. Chandra Prasad Dhakal

1. President, FNCCI Nepal
2. Theme: Conquering Challenges and Embracing Opportunities in Industrial Development

• Dr. Baburam Bhattarai

1. Former Prime Minister of Nepal and Economist
2. Theme: Guiding the Industrial Revolution Toward a Sustainable and Prosperous Future

Event Details:

Venue: CV Raman Auditorium, Kathmandu University
Date: 29 December, 2023
Time: 9:00 am – 12:40 pm