Kantipur City College successfully organized the International Conference on AI and Engineering (ICAIE 2025): Challenges and Opportunities, bringing together distinguished guests, keynote speakers, and participants to discuss the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on engineering and sustainable development.
Opening Ceremony
The event commenced with opening proceedings led by Mr. Raju Kattel, Principal of Kantipur City College and Program Chair. Distinguished guests included:
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Chief Guest: Er. Dipesh Bista, CEO/Member Secretary, e-Governance Commission, Government of Nepal
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Keynote Speaker: Prof. Dr. Deepak Prasar, Associate Dean, Lovely Professional University
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Special Guests:
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Mr. Anil Dutta, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communication, and Technology
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Mr. Suman Katwal, Chairman, Kantipur City College
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Guests:
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Er. Bhanu Bhakta Niroula, Vice Principal, Kantipur City College
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Dr. Deepak Bikram Thapa Chhetri, Coordinator, ICAIE 2025
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Keynote Speech
Prof. Dr. Deepak Prasar delivered a keynote address on "Empowering Cyber Defense: The Transformative Role of AI in Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence in Developing Countries," emphasizing AI’s role in addressing cybersecurity challenges in developing nations. A Q&A session followed his presentation.
Invited Presentations
The conference featured two invited presentations:
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Prof. Dr. Sudan Jha: "Addressing Digital Infrastructure Gaps, Lack of Skilled Workforce, and Ethical Concerns in AI Adoption."
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Dr. Ritu Raj Lamsal: "AI and IoT Integration in Engineering: Use Cases, Challenges, and Opportunities in Nepal."
Both speakers highlighted AI’s role in bridging digital divides and integrating emerging technologies into Nepal’s engineering sector.
Presentation Sessions
Session 1 (Chaired by Prof. Dr. Subarna Shakya)
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Dr. Deepak Bikram Thapa Chhetri: "AI for Sustainable Development: Challenges and Solutions in Engineering."
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Mr. Mukesh Ghimire, PhD: "Renewable Energy Promotion and Potential Applications of AI in Nepalese Renewable Energy Sector."
Discussions centered on AI’s role in tackling climate change, disaster resilience, and sustainable energy development in Nepal.
Session 2 (Chaired by Prof. Dr. Gajendra Sharma)
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Mr. Ramesh Parajuli: "An Integrated Framework for Landfill Monitoring Using IoT and AI."
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Mr. Shreedeep Rayamajhi: "AI Perspectives and Challenges of Developing Nations."
This session emphasized AI applications in waste management and the importance of education and resilience in AI adoption.
Panel Discussion
A key highlight was the panel discussion moderated by Mr. Vivek S. Rana, Digital Enterprise Architect at the Center for AI Digital Policy (US). Panelists included:
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Dr. Suresh Manandhar, CEO, Wiseyak
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Mr. Anil Kumar Dutta, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
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Dr. Manoj Shakya, Assistant Professor, Kathmandu University
Discussions covered AI development in Nepal, data security, rural inclusion, and the applicability of AI policies from developed nations to Nepal.
Closing Session
The conference concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Deepak Bikram Thapa Chhetri, followed by token presentations, certificate distribution, and closing remarks by Er. Bhanu Bhakta Niroula, Vice Principal of Kantipur City College. The event concluded with high tea and networking.
Key Takeaways
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AI is crucial for sustainable development and engineering advancements.
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Collaboration and contextualized AI policies are essential for Nepal’s progress.
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Educating and empowering individuals, particularly in rural areas, is critical for inclusive AI adoption.
Kantipur City College extends its gratitude to all participants, speakers, and guests for making ICAIE 2025 a resounding success.
