NAS-IT to organise Nepal Tech Roadshow in the UK, Switzerland from September 6 to 21

KATHMANDU: Nepal Association for Software and IT Services Companies (NAS-IT) is set to organise the Nepal Tech Roadshow Europe (UK and Switzerland) from September 6 to 21, 2026, across the United Kingdom and Switzerland. The initiative aims to connect Nepali information technology (IT) companies with European businesses, startups, investors, innovation hubs and the diaspora technology community to create new opportunities for business partnerships, technology exports and foreign investment.

The event is being organised with support from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and Nepal in Business-Growth Advisors, which is supported by UK International Development and implemented by DAI Global UK. It follows roadshows held in Australia in 2025 and the United States in 2026 and marks the next phase of NAS-IT's efforts to expand Nepal's global technology presence.

The roadshow will run in two phases. The first phase will take place in the United Kingdom from September 6 to 12, with a flagship event on September 9 at the Radisson Blu Hotel London Heathrow starting at 5:00 pm. The second phase will take place in Switzerland from September 13 to 21, with a flagship event on September 16 at Hotel St. Gotthard in Zurich starting at 5:00 pm. Participating companies will take part in business meetings, networking sessions and discussions with European businesses, startups, innovation hubs and potential partners.

Seventeen NAS-IT member companies will showcase their services and technical expertise during the tour. Participating companies include Jasper IT, Tekkon Technologies, Aakash Tech, Web Experts Nepal, Mantra Ideas, Rara Digital Lab, YoungInnovations, Dots and Dashes Technology Services, Focus Data Analysis, E. K. Solutions, Eminence Ways, inGrails, Alaya Co, Proshore Nepal, Genese Solution, AITC International and Coding Mountain.

Gaurav Pandey, President of NAS-IT, said the roadshow will play a significant role in connecting Nepal's IT industry directly with the European market. "Nepali IT companies have already demonstrated their capabilities in international markets. Our next priority is to strengthen direct collaboration with European businesses, investors, and the technology community. This roadshow will create opportunities for Nepali companies to access new markets, build strategic partnerships, and establish long-term business relationships," he said.

NAS-IT officially announced the roadshow during a media briefing in Kathmandu. The programme opened with remarks by Narayan Koirala and included a presentation on the roadshow by Brijesh Gupta and Bimal Devkota. The briefing concluded with an interactive Q&A session with members of the media.

Nepal's IT industry currently employs more than 100,000 skilled professionals and records an estimated 20 to 25% annual growth in export earnings. Through the roadshow, NAS-IT aims to showcase the strengths of Nepali technology companies, promote IT service exports, attract foreign investment and strengthen long-term partnerships with Europe.