7th Annual Nepal AI School (ANAIS)

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7th Annual Nepal AI School (ANAIS)

Join us from December 28, 2026 to January 7, 2027 for an intensive journey into the frontiers of Artificial Intelligence.

The Annual Nepal AI School (ANAIS) is a unique platform in South Asia that brings together scientists, faculty, and participants from all over the world for an intensive 11-day program of in-person AI lectures, labs, and project work. The course covers depth from fundamentals to a wide range of applications and domains, including the frontier of recently developed ideas and methods. ANAIS attracts diverse audiences, from senior undergraduates and graduates to PhD students, teaching faculty, and industry professionals.

Through lectures, hands-on labs, and hackathons, participants explore both foundational and cutting-edge topics in AI. Beyond a program, ANAIS has grown into a vibrant community, serving as the origin for many startups and research projects.

Whether you are a student, researcher, AI enthusiast, or industry professional, ANAIS is an opportunity to learn from leading experts, connect with a global community, and explore the future of intelligence!

Event Details

📅 Date: 28th Dec 2026 to 7th Jan 2027
📍 Venue: Kathmandu World School, Suryabinayak, Kathmandu, Nepal
🔗 Register: Registration

🎓 Open to National and International Participants. Student Scholarships Available!

Application Deadlines

• International Applicants (Student Scholarship): 10 October 2026
• Applicants Residing in Nepal (Student Scholarship): 31 October 2026
• Non-Scholarship Category: 15 November 2026

Note:

• Application results will be communicated individually by email.
• Selected applicants will receive further instructions regarding registration, payment, confirmation deadlines, and participation by email.

Fee Structure

Scholarships:

• Limited scholarships available, covering partial or full fees.
• Competitive selection based on financial need, merit, and diversity.
• Special provincial full scholarships for two students from each of Nepal's seven provinces. Applicants must reside in their respective province and apply under the Scholarship category.
• Not Included: Travel, accommodation, visa costs and meals outside the AI School

Eligible Applicants

• Student: Full-time enrolled students and recent graduates (completed studies within the last 6 months and currently unemployed).
• Start-up Professional: Professionals currently working in a start-up.
• Academic Professional: Professionals working full-time in an academic or research institution.
• Other Professional: Industry professionals, part-time academic/research professionals, self-employed, freelancers, and consultants.

* Applicants should have a background or demonstrated interest in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or related fields.

 Application Documents

📄 Curriculum Vitae (CV) (Required for all applicants)
🆔 Evidence ID or Supporting Document (Required for Student and Start-up Professional applicants)
📝 Response to Application Questions (Required for scholarship, TA contribution, or support requests; encouraged for all)

* You may use Generative AI tools to help with grammar, editing, making your ideas clearer, organizing your thoughts, or improving wording. However, the main content of your application, such as your experiences, projects, personal stories, motivations, challenges, must reflect your own.*

What We Teach?

• Core Foundations: Mathematics, machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and AI applications across diverse domains like vision, natural language, machine learning, marketing, energy, and robotics.
• Learning Approach: Renowned faculty members lead live coding labs, and students and faculty get informal spaces to interact, share ideas, and build lasting relationships over hikes and dinners.
• Beyond the Curriculum: Participants gain a transformative sense of what is possible in AI, bringing experiences back through research, projects, and startups (many incubated at NAAMII).

Contacts

🌐 Website: anais.naamii.org.np
❓ Registration FAQ: anais.naamii.org.np/faqs
💬 Discord: discord.gg
📧 Email: anais@naamii.org.np