About this event
Nepal has long been known as a global trekking and adventure destination.
But in a world where work is no longer tied to offices or borders, a new opportunity is emerging.
Digital nomads are choosing countries, not companies.
They bring foreign income, global networks, and skills without taking local jobs. Nations like Portugal, Estonia, and Indonesia have already built systems to attract them.
Nepal has the ingredients. Affordable living, rich culture, natural beauty, a young tech savvy population, and growing internet penetration. What is missing is not potential but policy clarity, infrastructure readiness, and coordinated execution.
This webinar explores what it will take to help Nepal evolve from a tourism first economy to a remote work friendly tech hub.
We will discuss:
Reliable internet and power infrastructure including fiber, redundancy, and Starlink
Digital nomad visa frameworks and tax clarity
Co working, co living, and urban readiness
Cross border payments, banking, and compliance
Healthcare, safety, and lifestyle expectations
The role of government, startups, private sector, and diaspora
This is not a hype conversation.
It is a system design discussion focused on what Nepal can realistically build in the next 12 months and what requires long term reform.
If Nepal wants to compete for global talent, the transition from trekking hub to tech hub must be intentional.
Founder, Fueleo LLC
Seattle, USA
Dibyesh Giri is a founder and product leader working at the intersection of technology, infrastructure, and emerging markets. He has built and implemented logistics and financial automation platforms used by mid market businesses across the United States.
With hands on experience in remote work, global collaboration, and building systems that operate across borders, Dibyesh brings a practical lens to the conversation on how countries can design policy, infrastructure, and digital ecosystems to attract global talent.
His work focuses on turning complex operational problems into scalable platforms and exploring how technology can unlock new economic models for countries like Nepal.
Co-founder/Director, IME Khalti
Manish Modi is a fintech entrepreneur and one of the key architects behind IME Khalti, one of Nepal’s leading digital payment platforms. As Co-founder and Director, he has played a central role in shaping the country’s digital wallet and payment infrastructure, helping accelerate the adoption of cashless payments across Nepal.
With a strong background in technology and product development, Manish has been deeply involved in building scalable, locally grounded fintech systems designed for Nepal’s unique economic and regulatory context. His work focuses on financial inclusion, digital access, and creating reliable payment rails that serve everyday users as well as businesses.
Through IME Khalti, Manish continues to work at the intersection of technology, finance, and national development, contributing to Nepal’s broader transition toward a more inclusive and digitally enabled economy.
