CNX Nepal
Empowering Voices, Connecting Communities:Community Networks for Social Change
The Community Network Xchange (CNX) event in Nepal aims to bring together community
network initiators, creators, practitioners, and enthusiasts to discuss and explore the
transformative potential of community networks for social change. This event will serve as a
platform for raising awareness, facilitating knowledge exchange, building capacity, fostering
collaboration, and advocating for policy changes to support community-driven Internet
connectivity.
For the first time ever in Nepal, the Community Network Xchange event will bring together
community network practitioners and supporters of community-driven Internet connectivity with
the goal of exchanging ideas, knowledge and working as an inspiration for the grassroots
connectivity movement. The event's goal is to continuously use the power of information,
knowledge and the expertise of community networks to empower communities-especially those
that are marginalized and lack access to information-across Nepal. The Community Network
Xchange event in Nepal aims to bring together community network initiator, creator, practitioners
and enthusiasts to discuss the potential of community networks for social change. The
conference, titled "Empowering Voices, Connecting Communities: Community Networks for
Social Change" will convene stakeholders, experts, practitioners, and advocates to explore how
community networks can be leveraged for social change in Nepal. Key goals include raising
awareness, facilitating knowledge exchange, providing capacity-building opportunities, fostering
collaboration among stakeholders, and creating a platform for advocacy and policy dialogue.
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Community Network Xchange - Asia Pacific Nepal Chapter 2024
Date: August 31, 2024 | Day: Saturday
Venue: Texas International College
Mitrapark, Kathmandu, Nepal
“Empowering Voices, Connecting Communities: Community Networks for Social Change”
Time | Sessions |
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08:30 - 09:30 AM | Registration along with Networking and Breakfast |
09:30 - 11:30 AM | Opening Ceremony: Program Chair- Mr. Bikram Shrestha- President, Nepal Internet Foundation Chief Guest Ministry of Communication and Technology, Hon'ble Minister- Mr. Prithvi Subba Gurung Special Guest- Formal Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Mr. Ganesh Shah Guest - Nepal Telecom, Managing Director, Mrs. Sangita Pahadee (Aryal) Guest- Kathmandu Metropolitan, Ward No. 7, Chairperson, Mr. Vimal Kumar Hoda Guest - Texas International College, Chairman, Mr. Bhesh Raj Pokharel International Guest- Internet Society, Regional Infrastructure and Connectivity Director, Mr. Naveed Ul Haq International Guest- Digital Empowerment Foundation, Deputy Director, Mr. Saurabh Srivastava National Anthem Dip Prajwalan by Chief Guest
…………………………………………………………………. Community Network Exchange- Nepal - Video Presentation Opening Remark and Program Highlight by – Mr. Bikram Shrestha, President- Nepal Internet Foundation Welcome Remarks by Mr. Bhesh Raj Pokhrel, Chairperson, Texas College. Keynote Speaker: Mr. Naveed Ul Haq - Regional Infrastructure and Connectivity Director, Internet Society. Guest - Mr. Saurabh Srivastava from Digital Empowerment Foundation - India Guest - Mr. Vimal Kumar Hoda (Kathmandu Metropolitan, Ward 7 chair). Guest - Mrs. Sangita Pahadee (Aryal) Managing Director- Nepal Telecom. Special Guest - Mr. Ganesh Shah (Formal Minister of Education, Science and Technology) Token Love by Chief Guest and Certificate of Appreciation to CNX Organization. Chief Guest Mr. Prithivi Subba Gurung (Ministry of Communication & Information Technology)
Token of Love and Appreciation letter to Chief Guest. |
11:30- 11:45 | Recess along with Tea/ Coffee |
11:45-12:45 | Panel Discussion - Shaping the Future of Connectivity in Nepal and South Asia. Moderator: Mr. Bikram Shrestha Panelists: 1. Nepal Telecom, MD, Mrs. Sangita Pahadi 2. NTA, Deputy Director, Dr. Pradip Paudyal 3. Technology For All, CEO/ Founder, Mr. Chehen Lama 4. Delta Law Firm, CEO/ Founder, Mr. Babu Ram Aryal 5. ISP Association BOD Member/ NPNOG Chair- Mr. Samit Jana 6. Digital Empowerment Foundation/ Deputy Director- Mr. Saurav Srivastava TOKEN OF LOVE TO PANELISTS |
12:45- 01:30 | Lighting Talks followed by presentation from the Community Network Experts on Good practices in Connectivity and Access in Rural and Mountainous areas of Nepal. Presenter: Nepal Internet Foundation- Program Director, Mr. Bikash Khatri 2. Hello World – Ms. Melina Shyaula 3. Technology For All- Mr. Rabi Raj Khadka 4. KACIFIC – Country Director, Mr. Pradeep Panhaur
TOKEN OF LOVE TO SPEAKERS |
01:30-02:30 | Lunch Break
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03:00- 03:30 | Flash talks on bridging the gender digital divide: strategies for inclusivity connectivity Moderator: Ms. Shikha Shrestha, Women in IT Panelists: 1. NREN, Executive Director, Mr. Rajan Parajuli NCELL, Act CTO, Ms. Lena Kansakar Blue Diamond Society, Program Coordinator- Anuj Rai Petter
TOKEN OF LOVE TO PANELISTS |
03:45- 04:00 | Empowering the Next Generation: Youth in Community Networks (Expectations) A session focused on the potential of youth in driving the future of community networks, featuring organizations championing gender inclusivity) 1. Ms. Anand Gautam 2. Mr. Ashirwad Tripathy 3. Ms. Kabita Bahing TOKEN OF LOVE TO SPEAKERS |
04:00-04:30 | Closing Remark by Technology for all, Vote of Thanks- Nepal Internet Foundation, Followed by: Token of Love, Certificate of Appreciation, Certificate to Participants and Group Photo, Networking Served refreshment and Hi-Tea |
| Thank You for your Valuable Time and Support. |
