Students & Young Innovators
Gain hands-on workshops and ideation tracks offering actionable guidance and mentorship to transform AI ideas into prototypes.
About ICRTAI
Shaping Nepal's AI future through collaboration, innovation, and youth empowerment.
Our Purpose
Mission & Vision
Mission
To foster a collaborative environment where AI researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts can share knowledge, explore innovations, and shape the future of artificial intelligence in Nepal and beyond.
Vision
To establish ICRTAI as the premier platform for AI innovation in South Asia, driving responsible AI adoption across key sectors and positioning Nepal as a hub for AI talent and research.
Audience
Who Should Attend
ICRTAI welcomes a diverse community of participants from various backgrounds and expertise levels.
Researchers & Academics
Present and discover cutting-edge research, engage with industry partners, and identify real-world use cases for long-term impact.
Industry & Startups
Showcase solutions, find pilot partners, and explore investment and partnership opportunities.
Policy & Regulation Leaders
Co-develop policy recommendations and ethical frameworks tailored to Nepal's unique socio-economic context.
Leadership
Chief Patron
Meet our esteemed Chief Patron, leading the way in AI innovation and collaboration.
Prof. Dr. Biju Kumar Thapaliya
Cheif Patron
Vice Chancellor, Purbanchal University
Leadership
Conference Chair
Leading the vision and direction of ICRTAI 2026.
Prof. Dr. Subarna Shakya
Conference Chair (Academic)
Director, IT Innovation Centre, Tribhuvan University
Advisory Board
Advisory Committee
Meet our distinguished advisory committee guiding the vision of ICRTAI 2026.
Prof. Dr. Manish Pokharel
Advisory Panel
Dean, School of Engineering, Kathmandu University
Prof. Dr. Devendra Adhikari
Advisory Panel
HOD, Physics, Mahendra Morang Adarsh Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rajan Suwal
Advisory Panel
Dean, Graduate School of Engineering, Mid-Western University
Prof. Dr. Kishan Datta Bhatta
Advisory Panel
Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Far-Western University
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Surendra Shrestha
Advisory Panel
Dean, Faculty of Science, Health and Technology, Nepal Open University
Prof. Dr. Sudan Jha
Advisory Panel
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, School of Engineering, Kathmandu University
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Deepanjal Shrestha
Advisory Panel
Computer Science, School of Engineering, Pokhara University
Assoc. Prof. Naresh Kumar Shah
Advisory Panel
Director, School of Science and Technology, Purbanchal University
Assoc. Prof. Ajay Kumar Shah
Advisory Panel
Computer Science & IT, Purbanchal University
Asst. Prof. Tejraj Giri
Advisory Panel
Director, School of Engineering, Purbanchal University
Asst. Prof. Dr. Bhojraj Ghimire
Advisory Panel
Coordinator, MPhil ICT, Nepal Open University
Asst. Prof. Dr. Shashit Kumar Yadav
Advisory Panel
Director, B.Sc CSIT/BIT, Mahendra Morang Aadarsha Multiple Campus
Asst. Prof. Dr. Sharad Sinha
Advisory Panel
Computer Science & Technology, University of North Bengal
Dr. Arjun Singh Saud
Advisory Panel
Central Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, Tribhuvan University
Team
Organizing Committee
Meet the dedicated team working behind the scenes to make ICRTAI 2026 a success.
Er. Yuyutshu Banjara
Overall Event Chair
Chief Executive Farmer, NDF
Sunil Sharma
Event Coordinator
Chief Innovation Farmer, NDF
Er. Pukar Karki
Academic Team Lead
Artificial Intelligence Farmer, NDF
Team
Committee Team Members
Our dedicated team members working across different functional areas.
Suwarna Pyakurel
PR & Outreach Team Lead
PR and Outreach Lead CS50xNepal 2024/2025
LB Gurung
Digital Experience Architect
Business Development Farmer
Kamal Pariyar
Finance Modeling and Strategist
Business Development Farmer, NDF
Nitish Kumar Singh
Volunteer Coordinator
Digital Administration Farmer, NDF
Ujjwal Rijal
Documentation Team Lead
Business Development Farmer, NDF
Er. Sushant Bhattarai
Digital Experience Architect
Business Development Farmer, NDF
Shrijal Shrestha
Digital Experience Architect
Mobile Application Farmer, NDF
Sudip Parajuli
Academic Team Member
University Lead-CS50xNepal 2024/2025
Sujan Karna
Academic Team Member
Artificial Intelligence Farmer, NDF
Ayush Pokhrel
Outreach Team Member
Digital Operational Farmer, NDF
Basanta Shrestha
Digital Operations
Networking and IT expert
Dhiraj KC
Visual Design and AV Production Specialist
Planning Head CS50xNepal 2024/2025
Roshan Kumar Shah
Graphics Team Member
Digital design and creative assets development
Kritika Kharel
PR & Outreach Team Member
MBBS Student, Nobel Medical College
Pratiksha Parajuli
PR & Outreach Team Member
Content Lead CS50xNepal 2024/2025
Join Us
Join Us at ICRTAI 2026
Be part of the premier AI conference in Nepal and connect with the brightest minds in artificial intelligence.
