BACKGROUND

Nepal’s drone technology ecosystem has expanded rapidly, initially driven by anti-poaching efforts and now transforming sectors such as disaster management, healthcare, agriculture, and environmental monitoring. However, gaps remain in local expertise, regulatory frameworks, and policies, underscoring the need for a more structured approach to sustain this growth.

To address these challenges and explore emerging opportunities, the Government of Nepal, with support from the World Bank and grant financial from the Korea-World Bank Partnership Facility (KWPF) is hosting the South Asian Regional Drone Forum from April 9-11, 2025 in Kathamadu, Nepal.

This three-day event will bring together key stakeholders from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and beyond—including government officials, industry leaders, academics, development partners, and youth innovators.

Key Features: Keynote speeches, technical sessions, interactive workshops,  live drone flight demonstrations and a half-day workshop for Regulators.