Nepal Infrastructure Summit 2026 to be held on December 9-10

KATHMANDU: Nepal Infrastructure Summit 2026 will be held in Kathmandu on December 9 and 10, bringing together investors, policymakers and industry stakeholders.

The government plans to showcase legal and policy reforms and present infrastructure projects to attract domestic and foreign investment.

According to a press release issued on Thursday, the summit will inform investors about reforms undertaken to create a conducive investment environment in Nepal. Organisers said investable infrastructure projects will be presented during the event, and preparations are underway to sign investment agreements for selected projects.

Around three dozen infrastructure projects are expected to be presented to investors during the two-day event. Organisers said 23 projects have been identified so far, with additional projects to be selected during the preparation phase. Preparations are also underway to attract investment into the selected projects and conclude agreements on viable proposals.

The organisers said the government is introducing new laws and revising existing legislation to improve the investment climate and support infrastructure development. Discussions and presentations at the summit will focus on legal reforms related to investment and infrastructure development, a national infrastructure blueprint covering the current situation, proposed plans and a 10-year vision, and mechanisms intended to address challenges faced by investors.

The summit will feature discussions across 12 thematic areas, including infrastructure, energy, urban development and regional transport. Representatives from relevant ministries and government agencies are expected to provide updates on legal reforms, policy provisions and investment-ready projects within their respective sectors.

The event is scheduled to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Balendra Shah, while Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal will chair the summit.

The summit is being jointly organised by the Government of Nepal, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) and the Federation of Contractors' Associations of Nepal (FCAN). The Office of the Investment Board Nepal, the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), the Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) and the Youth Community for Nepalese Contractors are serving as co-organisers.

The summit is expected to strengthen understanding between the government and the private sector on infrastructure development priorities, investment opportunities and implementation challenges.

To be held under the theme 'Building for a Resilient Future', the summit aims to contribute to economic development and prosperity through sustainable and resilient infrastructure development.

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