Everest Engineering College Hosts International Conference on AI and Computational Science

Kathmandu, October 7, 2026 — Everest Engineering College (EEC), Sanepa, in collaboration with HIST Engineering College, successfully organized the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Computational Science & Engineering (IC-AICSE 2026) at Lemon Tree Premier, Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu.

The conference brought together more than 200 researchers, academics, engineers, technology professionals, students, and young researchers. More than 40 research papers from 10 countries were presented in parallel technical sessions following an expert peer-review process.

The event featured distinguished international keynote speakers, including Prof. Dr. Kyoung Y. Bae of Sogang University, South Korea; Prof. Dr. Adebayo Abayomi-Alli of Vilnius Tech, Lithuania; and Dr. Sojen Pradhan of the University of Technology Sydney, Australia. Their participation brought global perspectives to discussions on artificial intelligence, computational science, and engineering.

Chief Guest Prof. Dr. Chandramani Poudel, Chairman of Bagmati University, praised the initiative and emphasized the importance of professional collaboration between academic and industry institutions for the development of Nepal's IT and academic sectors.
Conference Chair Prof. Dr. Harikrishna Shrestha expressed appreciation to the participants and presenters and reaffirmed Everest Engineering College's commitment to academic excellence, research, and innovation. Member Secretary Associate Professor Engineer Rajan Lama welcomed the participants and highlighted the importance of collaboration among academia, industry, and researchers.

The conference covered major areas including artificial intelligence and machine learning, computational science, information technology, cybersecurity, fintech, civil engineering, environmental science, and interdisciplinary engineering applications.

A key focus was the practical application of AI to Nepal's local challenges, including infrastructure assessment, traffic management, water-resource analysis, environmental risk identification, and public services. Discussions also emphasized responsible AI, focusing on data quality, privacy, fairness, transparency, reliability, and human accountability.

The technical sessions were chaired by experts including Dr. Kamal Lamichhane of Nepal Telecom, Dr. Bipin Man Pati of ACEM, Prof. Dr. Thusitha Chandani Shahi, and Dr. Sunil Chaudhary of Everest Engineering College.
The conference received technical support from the IEEE Nepal Section, with the Nepal Engineers Association as knowledge partner and support from the Nepal Engineering Council and University Grants Commission.
The successful completion of IC-AICSE 2026 marks a significant step toward strengthening AI research, innovation, international collaboration, and academic excellence in Nepal.