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SUMMARY:Beyond Boundaries | Townhall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Beyond Boundaries is IN-SPAN Centre of Excellence’s flagship Townhall Meeting\, co-organized with the Asian Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs (AIDIA)\, bringing together entrepreneurs\, investors\, innovators\, policymakers\, and industry leaders for meaningful conversations on business\, leadership\, and Nepal’s evolving entrepreneurial ecosystem. \nThe upcoming edition features Mr. Laxman Neupane\, Chairman of Siddhartha Business Group of Hospitality\, who will deliver a keynote titled: \n“The Art & Business of Hospitality: People\, Experience & Scale” \nDrawing from his extensive experience in building and leading one of Nepal’s prominent hospitality groups\, Mr. Neupane will explore the intersection of people\, service\, experience\, and business strategy. The session will offer practical insights into building hospitality businesses that are customer-centric\, operationally strong\, scalable\, and capable of creating lasting value. \nFrom understanding the importance of people and culture to designing exceptional guest experiences and scaling businesses sustainably\, the conversation will examine what it takes to build enduring hospitality brands in a rapidly evolving market. \nThe session offers hospitality professionals\, entrepreneurs\, business leaders\, students\, investors\, and ecosystem enablers an opportunity to learn from an experienced industry leader and engage in a broader conversation about the future of hospitality and business in Nepal. \nWhether you are building a hospitality venture\, leading a growing business\, working in the service industry\, or simply interested in the art of creating memorable experiences\, Beyond Boundaries provides a platform to connect\, exchange ideas\, and explore how people\, experience\, and scale come together to build businesses that last. \nEvent Registration\n				\n											Sorry\, the registration for this event has been closed.
URL:https://inspan.org/event/beyond-boundaries-townhall-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Embassy of India\, Kathmandu\, 336 Kapurdhara Marg\, Lainchaur\, Kathmandu\, Bagmati\, 44600\, Nepal
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SUMMARY:Beyond Boundaries | Townhall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Beyond Boundaries is IN-SPAN Centre of Excellence’s flagship Townhall Meeting\, co-organized with the Asian Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs (AIDIA)\, bringing together entrepreneurs\, innovators\, researchers\, policymakers\, industry leaders\, and ecosystem enablers for meaningful conversations on innovation\, technology\, leadership\, and Nepal’s evolving development landscape. \nThe upcoming edition features Dr. Venkatesh Balasubramanian\, Founder of RBG Labs\, IIT Madras\, Head of the Centre of Excellence for Road Safety (CoERS)\, IIT Madras\, and Professor at the Department of Engineering Design\, IIT Madras\, who will deliver a keynote titled: \n“Disruptive Innovations in Product and Process Developments: Shaping Data-Driven Governance” \nDrawing from his extensive work in engineering\, innovation\, product development\, road safety\, and applied research\, Dr. Balasubramanian will explore how disruptive approaches to product and process development can transform the way institutions identify challenges\, design solutions\, and make decisions. \nThe session will examine the growing role of data\, technology\, engineering\, and innovation in governance\, and how evidence-driven approaches can help create more responsive\, efficient\, and impactful public systems. From developing solutions around real-world problems to translating research and technology into practical applications\, the conversation will explore how innovation can move beyond the laboratory and contribute to meaningful societal outcomes. \nAs governments and institutions increasingly navigate complex challenges that require better data\, smarter systems\, and faster innovation\, the ability to connect research\, technology\, entrepreneurship\, and governance is becoming increasingly important. The session will offer perspectives on how data-driven thinking and disruptive innovation can help shape more effective approaches to development and public problem-solving. \nThe conversation will be particularly relevant for entrepreneurs\, technology and innovation professionals\, researchers\, engineers\, policymakers\, students\, public-sector leaders\, and ecosystem enablers interested in the intersection of technology\, innovation\, and governance. \nThrough Beyond Boundaries\, participants will have an opportunity to learn from an accomplished academic and innovation leader\, exchange perspectives across sectors\, and explore how disruptive ideas\, applied research\, and data-driven decision-making can contribute to building smarter systems and a more innovative future. \nEvent Registration\n				\n											Sorry\, the registration for this event has been closed.
URL:https://inspan.org/event/beyond-boundaries-townhall-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Embassy of India\, Kathmandu\, 336 Kapurdhara Marg\, Lainchaur\, Kathmandu\, Bagmati\, 44600\, Nepal
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