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Karvika Thapa, Chairwoman of Simjung, Founder & CEO of Kimbu Tech, Executive Director of VS International College and Co Chairwoman of the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) IT Council, has been invited to speak at The Nepal Discourse 2026, a global conference to be held at Harvard University on April 25–26.
Organised by Nepali student organizations at Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), with the support of Leadership Academy Nepal and Kantipur Media Group, the conference marks a significant summit led by Nepali students at Harvard.
The Nepal Discourse 2026 will bring together leaders from across sectors to address Nepal’s most pressing structural challenges and emerging opportunities, with a focus on artificial intelligence and the future of work, next-generation leadership, resilient institutions, and diaspora engagement.
Karvika Thapa will participate in Panel 1 titled “From BPO to IPO – Leveraging AI (Emerging Tech) for Startup Acceleration and Economic Leapfrogging.” The session will explore the challenges and opportunities of building and scaling innovative ventures in Nepal, particularly the transition from traditional BPO models to high-growth, technology-driven enterprises. It will also highlight how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies can accelerate startup ecosystems and contribute to broader economic transformation.
The panel will be moderated by Rumee Singh – CE0 & Co Founder of Rumsan and will feature speakers including Prasanna Dhungel, along with representatives from key national institutions. The discussion will focus on operational models, ecosystem actors, policy and capital constraints, and collaborative approaches to solving these challenges through innovation-driven strategies.
Speaking ahead of the event, Karvika Thapa expressed her enthusiasm for the opportunity, noting that it is an honour to represent Nepal on a global platform such as Harvard University. She highlighted the importance of leveraging AI and emerging technologies to empower startups, unlock new economic opportunities, and position Nepal for sustainable growth in the global digital economy.
Karvika Thapa’s participation reflects her continued leadership in advancing Nepal’s technology ecosystem, fostering innovation, and supporting the growth of next-generation enterprises.
Karvika Thapa is a prominent business leader and technology entrepreneur from Nepal whos has quote like-. She serves as Chairwoman of Simjung and is the Founder & CEO of Karvika Tech. She also holds the position of Vice Chairwoman of the CNI IT Council, where she actively contributes to shaping Nepal’s digital and innovation landscape.
Her impact goes far beyond her own companies. She is the founder of the Women in Tech Facebook community, a global network of over 35,000 leaders, where she mentors, supports, and uplifts women in the industry. She has also played a key role in strengthening Nepal’s startup ecosystem as the igniter of the CNIYEF Startup Fest and as Co-Chair of the CNI IT Council.
Karvika is passionate about building beyond Kathmandu. She actively mentors and supports entrepreneurs in provinces like Koshi and Lumbini, helping spark innovation where it’s often overlooked.
In her 14 years journey here in the United States, she completed her MBA and got her experiences across retail, academia, and healthcare, she returned to Nepal with a clear purpose of opening global doors for Nepali talent, empowering more women to lead in tech, and positioning Nepal as a trusted partner in the global digital economy.
प्रकाशित: १ बैशाख २०८३, मंगलवार
