Fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers to drive scientific advancements, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.
The Research and Innovation Center for Nepal (RICON) is a multidisciplinary organization committed to promoting research, innovation, and technology-driven solutions in Nepal.
RICON fosters collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers to drive scientific advancements, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development. Through its initiatives, the center supports cutting-edge research, capacity-building programs, and policy advocacy, contributing to Nepal's technological growth and global competitiveness.
2024
Established
12+
Partner Orgs
Driving impact through strategic pillars designed to foster growth and collaboration.
Supporting cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research in ICT, photonics, AI, and renewable energy to solve local and global challenges.
Fostering academic and professional growth through specialized training, skill development programs, and mentorship.
Collaborating with governmental bodies and industry leaders to shape impactful technological and energy policies.
Building bridges between local institutions and international experts to enhance Nepal's global competitiveness.
"Advancing ICT and Photonics for a Smarter and Sustainable World."
Held successfully in Kathmandu from February 11-14, 2026, at Hotel Hyatt Centric. Supported by more than 12 organizations including NAST and UGC Nepal.
From 12+ Countries
Distinguished Global Speakers
Hotel Hyatt Centric, Kathmandu
February 11-14, 2026
Meet the visionaries driving RICON forward.
President
Professor at IOE, Tribhuvan University. Senior Research Fellow at RIFS, Germany. Expert in sustainable energy systems, hydropower sustainability, and renewable energy technologies. Former Dean of IOE.
Managing Director
Associate Professor at Sagarmatha College. Promoter of Sagarmatha College & Engineering College. Passionate about Engineering/IT education, AI adoption, and women in STEM. Currently pursuing PhD in AI in education.
Secretary
Academician and Tech Entrepreneur with 18+ years experience. Expertise in NLP, Machine Learning, and AI-driven systems. Currently associated with Everest Engineering College.
Full Professor, NUAA China
Expert in microwave photonics, optical communication, and AI for 5G/6G systems and autonomous vehicles.
Principal, NCIT
18+ years in academia, teaching, research, and projects. Principal of Nepal College of Information Technology.
Assoc. Prof, PU
Specializes in digital tourism ecosystems, e-Governance, software engineering, and ICT frameworks.
Vice-Principal,SEC
Focuses on programming languages, business informatics, and innovative applications of IT for the developing world.