Youth & Internet: Capacity Building on Cybersecurity and Digital Safety
On 31 October 2025, the Internet Society Nepal Chapter (Open Internet Nepal), in collaboration with the Digital Rights Action Group (DRAG), will host a capacity‑building workshop titled “Youth & Internet: Capacity Building on Cybersecurity and Digital Safety.” The workshop will gather youth from diverse backgrounds—digital rights advocates, cybersecurity professionals, students, and other stakeholders—to strengthen their understanding of digital safety, cyber…
Global Encryption Day Nepal 2025: Securing Nepal’s Digital Future with End‑to‑End Encryption
The Internet Society Nepal Chapter (Open Internet Nepal) is organizing Global Encryption Day Nepal 2025 on 8 October 2025 at Vivanta Kathmandu. This half‑day public awareness and advocacy program will bring together participants from diverse professional backgrounds to discuss the crucial role of end‑to‑end encryption (E2EE) in protecting digital privacy, security, and rights in Nepal’s evolving digital ecosystem. Under the theme “Encryption and Digital Privacy:…
Open Internet Nepal to Co‑Host the Asia Pacific School on Internet Governance 2025
We are pleased to announce that the Asia Pacific School on Internet Governance (APSIG) 2025 will take place in Kathmandu, Nepal, from 7–10 October 2025, just ahead of the Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF). APSIG is a leading capacity‑building and Training of Trainers (ToT) program that brings together emerging Internet leaders from across…
Open Internet Nepal Co‑Hosts the 2nd Nepal Summit on National Artificial Intelligence
The 2nd Nepal Summit on National Artificial Intelligence will be held on Saturday, 6 September 2025, at Hotel Himalaya, Kupondole, Lalitpur. This one‑day national gathering is expected to bring together 300+ participants from across Nepal, including policymakers, sectoral experts, technology professionals, researchers, financial leaders, and the general public. The summit will feature panel discussions, keynote addresses, and a special exhibition showcasing notable homegrown…
Open Internet Nepal Hosts Youth IGF Nepal 2025 in Kathmandu
Youth IGF Nepal 2025 is back, bringing together young people from across Nepal to engage in critical conversations on Internet governance, digital rights, and online safety. Under the theme “Empowering Youths for an Open, Inclusive, and Secure Internet,” this year’s program focuses on connecting Nepali youth with regional and global Internet governance spaces, ensuring the next generation has a meaningful…
Digital Rights Festival 2024: Digital Rights in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Get ready for an engaging and insightful experience at the Digital Rights Festival from 1-3 December 2024. This year’s theme, “Digital Rights in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” will explore how AI is reshaping digital freedom, governance, and human rights and what this means for Nepal and the wider region. Through panel discussions, talks, and interactive conversations,…
Empowering Youths for Open, Inclusive, and Secure Internet – Youth IGF Nepal 2024!
Join young changemakers from across Nepal on September 14, 2024, to discuss digital rights, AI governance, and the future of Internet policy. 🌐 Open Call: Join Youth IGF Nepal 2024! 🌐Youth IGF Nepal invites all young changemakers to be a part of this year’s event on September 14, 2024! 🎉Under the theme “Empowering Youths for…
Unleashing the Future: Open Internet Nepal Co-Hosts the National AI Summit 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Open Internet Nepal will be co-hosting the National Summit on Artificial Intelligence alongside the Digital Media Foundation.