Schedule
A day of inspiration, connection, and ideas worth spreading at Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu.
Preview Only
This schedule is a tentative preview. The fully finalized schedule will be published here in the days leading up to the program.
Registration & Coffee
Check-in, grab your badge, and enjoy artisan coffee from local roasters.
Opening Ceremony
Welcome to TEDxBhrikutiMandap 2026. Setting the stage for ideas worth spreading.
Melting Mountains: Nepal's Climate Emergency
Exploring the urgent reality of glacial retreat and what it means for millions downstream.
🎤 Dr. Samjhana Basnet
Turning Waste into Opportunity
How a circular economy model is transforming waste management in Kathmandu.
🎤 Aayush Pandey
Tea Break
Networking and refreshments in the exhibition area.
Art as Resistance: Digital Creativity in Nepal
The intersection of traditional Nepali art and cutting-edge digital technology.
🎤 Roshani Tamang
Rewiring the Brain: Neuroplasticity and Learning
New frontiers in understanding how our brains adapt, learn, and grow.
🎤 Nirajan Shrestha
Lunch Break
Enjoy a curated Nepali cuisine experience while connecting with fellow attendees.
Beyond the Summit: Redefining Leadership
Lessons from the world's highest peaks on resilience, teamwork, and shattering glass ceilings.
🎤 Kabita Gurung
AI for Good: Building Technology for Emerging Economies
Making artificial intelligence accessible and impactful for underserved communities.
🎤 Sagar Dhakal
Closing Ceremony
Reflecting on the ideas shared and looking forward to action.
Networking Reception
Continue the conversation over drinks and hors d'oeuvres.