Technology Khabar ११ मंसिर २०८२, बिहीबार
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Visa, the global leader in digital payments, hosted its Visa Leadership Conclave Nepal 2025, reaffirming its commitment to advancing Nepal’s digital payments ecosystem.
The event brought together over 200 attendees, including senior leaders from banking, and fintech partners, merchants, and payment processors, to celebrate industry excellence and preview Visa Accept—Visa’s latest acceptance innovation designed to empower micro-merchants and small businesses.
Held at Kathmandu Mariott Hotel, the conclave served as a platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange, featuring distinguished guests including Mr. Bam Bahadur Mishra, Deputy Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank and Dr. Satyendra Timilsina, Executive Director, Nepal Rastra Bank.
Visa’s leadership team saw participation from Sabbir Ahmed, Country Manager for Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan and Ramakrishnan Gopalan, Head of Products for India and South Asia, in addition to Manoj Thapa, Visa’s head of Nepal business.
Sabbir Ahmed, Country Manager for Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan at Visa, said, “We are pleased to host Visa’s Leadership Conclave—an event we have proudly been organizing in Nepal over several years. This is our continuous endeavor to bring together industry leaders to engage in a constructive dialogue on shaping the future of Nepal’s digital economy. Year on year, this forum reinforces our shared ambition to digitise Nepal’s payments landscape while reaffirming Visa’s commitment to contribute with market-relevant world class solutions. Therefore, we felt it was appropriate to showcase Visa Accept at this year’s Conclave, aligning with Nepal’s digital transformation priorities and reflecting our ongoing commitment to supporting small and micro-businesses. More than a payments innovation, Visa Accept is a strategic step toward deeper financial inclusion, enabling micro‑merchants to become an active participant in the formal economy.”
Ramakrishnan Gopalan, Head of Products, India and South Asia at Visa, said, “The Visa Leadership Conclave in Nepal is not just a celebration of progress—it is an important platform to shape the future of payments. Visa Accept is an innovative solution developed to streamline acceptance processes and support the growth of small and micro businesses throughout Nepal. By enabling merchants to accept digital payments using just their mobile phones, Visa Accept will help drive financial inclusion, accelerate digital commerce, and support Nepal’s vision of a connected, less-cash economy. This is a significant step toward creating secure, scalable, and inclusive payment experiences for all.”
The event also featured a keynote address by the Guest of Honor, Dr. Satyendra Timilsina, Executive Director, Nepal Rastra Bank and Chief Guest, Mr. Bam Bahadur Mishra, Deputy Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank, followed by an awards ceremony.
The award ceremony recognized 13 unique winners across 20 categories for their achievements between July 2024 and June 2025. Categories included consumer debit and credit cards, prepaid cards, acquiring business, cross-border payments, contactless solutions, commercial cards, fintech partnerships, product innovation, and merchant excellence.
The Visa Leadership Conclave Nepal 2025 reaffirmed Visa’s dedication to fostering partnerships and delivering cutting-edge solutions that accelerate Nepal’s journey toward a digitally empowered economy.
प्रकाशित: ११ मंसिर २०८२, बिहीबार
