DevFest Kathmandu 2024: Showcasing Nepal’s tech innovation
KATHMANDU: DevFest Kathmandu 2024 wrapped up on a high note, uniting over 500 developers, technologists, and entrepreneurs in a vibrant celebration of Nepal’s burgeoning tech talent and innovation.
Organized by GDG Kathmandu in collaboration with St. Xavier’s College, Maitighar, and supported by Google Developers Group (GDG) and Google Developer Experts (GDEs), the event showcased Nepal’s growing prominence in the global tech landscape.
Event Highlights by the Numbers
500+ Attendees
200+ Female Participants
20+ Speakers from Around the World
3 Hands-On Workshops
4 Startups Showcased
20+ Volunteers
6+ Organizers
Youngest Participant: Age 10
Dynamic Activities and Key Features
The festival provided a platform for tech enthusiasts to explore cutting-edge advancements and network with industry leaders.
Free Coffee for Creativity
Participants enjoyed complimentary coffee courtesy of Coffee of Promise, adding a creative spark to the event’s energetic atmosphere.
Startup Showcases
Innovative startups—Presenton, NoAIGPT, and Scaniz—exhibited groundbreaking products, inspiring attendees with their success stories.
Inspiring Speaker Sessions
Expert speakers shared insightful knowledge across various tech domains:
Building the Future of Education: My AI Startup Journey in Nepal – Dipesh Jung Pandey
Exploration of the Latest and Greatest in LLM – Kshitiz Rimal
Architecting Enterprise-Grade GenAI Applications with Google Cloud – Kartik Derasari
On-Device ML in Mobile Applications – Pranesh Pyara Shrestha
AI Agents 101: A Strategic Overview with Crew AI – Ashok Poudel
You Don’t Need to Be a Coding Genius to Contribute to Open Source Projects – Aaditya Singh
Multimodal Search: ‘LLMs with Vision’ Changing Businesses – Tony Pham
Building High-Performance Flutter Web Apps with WebAssembly (WASM) – Abhishek Doshi
Best Practices for Microservices, Serverless Architecture, and Containerization – Roshan Khatri
Interactive Workshops
Hands-on learning sessions engaged participants in real-world applications:
Your First Kubernetes Journey: Deploying Locally, On-Prem, and in the Cloud – Gaurav Shah
Unlocking the Power of RAG with Gemini: Building AI That Thinks Smarter – Rashika Karki
Responsible AI: Securing Trust with SecurityPal – SecurityPal Team
Panel Discussion on Ethical AI
A thought-provoking discussion addressed the future of AI ethics:
Panelists: Sangita Sharma, Chandra Bd. Khadka
Moderator: Ishika Panta
Support and Sponsorship
The event was powered by strong collaboration and support from:
Gold Sponsors: Global IME Bank Limited and SecurityPal
Silver Sponsors: EkGhanti Services and Thames International College Kathmandu
Corporate Food Partner: Khaanpin Foodloop
Coffee Partner: Coffee of Promise
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
DevFest 2024 actively promoted inclusivity with contributions from organizations such as Nepali Women in Computing, Women Leaders in Technology (WLiT), Rumsan, TEJ Fellowship, Tech LeadHers, and Women Techmakers. Special efforts by the CSIT Association of Nepal boosted female participation significantly.
Strengthening Nepal’s Developer Ecosystem
The record-breaking attendance reflected Nepal’s rapidly expanding developer community. DevFest 2024 emphasized collaboration, learning, and innovation, reinforcing Nepal’s position in the global tech landscape.
Quote from GDG Kathmandu Team
“DevFest Kathmandu 2024 was a remarkable demonstration of how collaboration, learning, and innovation can drive the tech ecosystem in Nepal forward. The incredible participation and support motivate us to scale even greater heights in fostering tech talent.”
Looking Ahead
GDG Kathmandu is committed to future initiatives aimed at further strengthening Nepal’s developer ecosystem and solidifying its role as a global tech hub.
