The Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization (ASOCIO) held its Plenary Meeting in Kathmandu on July 13th, 2024.

The one-day event served as a platform for discussions on the organisation’s financial health, upcoming events, and ongoing efforts to promote collaboration and development within the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) sector across Asia and Oceania.

Representatives from member organisations across the Asia-Oceania region attended the meeting.

During the event, ASOCIO President Dr Brian Shen committed to promoting the IT industry in Nepal by sharing a comprehensive policy framework with ASOCIO members, facilitating resource sharing, and actively supporting investment opportunities in the country.

Shen aims to enhance Nepal’s IT infrastructure, foster collaboration among member countries, and attract international investments, accelerating the growth and development of Nepal’s technology sector.

According to Ranjeet Kumar Poddar, President of the Federation of Computer Association Nepal (CAN Federation), the high-level summit is a significant encouragement for all Nepalis, especially those in the IT community.

He also highlighted that the event aims to inspire innovation, collaboration, and growth within the country’s technology sector, the organisers said.

CAN Federation General Secretary Chiranjibi Adhikari also emphasised the potential for Nepal to become an outsourcing hub. He highlighted the opportunities in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and IT services, underscoring how these sectors can drive economic growth and technological advancement in the country.

During the event, the federation also announced plans to host the Smart City Summit Nepal 2025, a major event focusing on advancing urban development through technology, in Kathmandu.

Scheduled for May 2, 2025, at Hotel Soaltee, the summit aims to bring together industry leaders, government officials, technology experts, and urban planners.

“The Smart City Summit Nepal 2025 will be a pivotal platform to foster collaboration and showcase innovations that can transform urban living in Nepal,” Adhikari added.