KATHMANDU: The annual exhibition relating to communications and information technology, ‘CAN InfoTech, 2025’ concluded in the federal capital, Kathmandu.
The event was organized by the Computer Association of Nepal (CAN) Federation from February 6 to 10. It was the 30th edition.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung. In addition to those interested in innovation, startup, technology and IT entrepreneurs, the high level government officials, students and policy makers attended the event.
The organizers shared that the exhibition would give pace to the acceleration of Digital Nepal campaign.
Former ministers including Parbat Gurung and Dr Prakash Chandra Lohani, and Deputy Mayor at Kathmandu Metropolis, Sunita Dangol, visited the exhibition.
Varieties of IT brands were displayed in the event where information was provided on telecommunication and internet providers, fin-tech, ecommerce, cyber security, AI and block chain.
The innovative technologies, startups, softwares and application produced in the country and abroad drew attention of the visitors.
CAN Federation’s Chair Sunaina Ghimire said the organization would collaborate with government for the development of IT sector in Nepal. The CAN Federation was closely observing the initiatives for data protection act, ride sharing policy, AI technology, data management and foreign investment in this sector, she added.
More than 200 thousand people visited the exhibition, according to organizers. There were a total of 155 display stalls. Even the interactions and discussions were held as part of the event.
General Secretary of the Federation, Chandra Bilash Bhurtel, expressed belief that the exhibition would give a boost to Nepal’s innovation and IT development.
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