The Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NICCI) is pleased to host a special keynote session titled “India-Nepal Partnership in Emerging Technologies: Exploring Bilateral Opportunities for AI Collaboration” on 12 June 2026 in Kathmandu. The session will feature Dr. Pratyush Kumar, Co-Founder of Sarvam AI, one of South Asia’s leading AI companies pioneering full-stack Generative AI and local-language AI systems. As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes economies, industries, and governance worldwide, the discussion will explore how emerging economies such as Nepal can move beyond AI adoption and build indigenous AI capabilities that support long-term innovation and competitiveness.

Drawing on Sarvam AI’s experience in developing sovereign and local-language AI solutions, Dr. Kumar will share insights on building AI ecosystems, fostering innovation, and creating practical pathways for AI-driven growth. The session will examine opportunities for startups, SMEs, policymakers, academia, and investors to leverage AI for productivity, entrepreneurship, and economic transformation. Bringing together leaders from across Nepal’s innovation ecosystem, the event aims to stimulate dialogue on how Nepal can strategically position itself in the global AI landscape while developing capabilities that address local needs and priorities.