CAN-USA
(Computer Association of Nepal-USA)

An Invitation to the 2nd Annual
US-Nepal Technology Development Conference

CAN-USA is a tax-exempt organization registered in the United States. It is dedicated to professional development of its members with a focus on the technological progress of Nepal. Learn more about CAN-USA ...

Conference Overview

The size of Nepali professionals in the US has surpassed critical mass and continues to grow year over year. Silicon Valley (California) is one of the premier technology hubs with a vast pool of remarkable professional talent in the Nepali Diaspora. This is a momentous opportunity for CAN-USA to leverage and advance the sharing of knowledge and experience through a visible and impactful conference aimed at expanding the boundaries of professional and technological developments.

The conference theme is ‘Technology and Entrepreneurship’ spread across a series of auditorium- style sessions to facilitate audience participation and interaction.

Visit the CAN-USA website (www.can-usa.org) for more details about the conference

Admission: Free for registered ANA Convention visitors

Contact Information: CAN-USA, POB 105, Pleasanton, CA 94566; (T) 925.998.5399; (F) 801.998.5397

Other Information:
- Sponsorship: sponsor@can-usa.org
- Paper Presentation: publications@can-usa.org
- Media Inquiry: media@can-usa.org

State and Transfer of Technology to Nepal
Hear from distinguished panelists about the state of technology (Internet backbone, E-governance, E-commerce etc.) in Nepal and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead in transferring technology to Nepal. 

Green Enterprise
Learn about environmental issues and how such risks can be transformed into ideas of opportunities that can make a difference. This session will be after the Green Forum where panelists will discuss how green-living can be achieved in the changing global landscape and what this means in Nepal’s development context.

Business Forum: Entrepreneurship in the age of Globalization (Nepal Business Network and CAN-USA)
What does entrepreneurship mean in a world where boarders are vanishing, collaborative communications is but a click of the mouse away, virtualization is for real and ideas travel at the speed of light? What does it mean to bring global perspective to innovation, marketing and delivery of new products and services that enrich lives and not just improve the bottom line? These are some questions the forum hopes to address through a panel of distinguished speakers who have had the success, attempts or simply just the business plans to bring a global perspective to entrepreneurship.

Professional Networking Luncheon (CAN-USA and Nepal Business Network)
Designed to draw and network professionals across a multitude of functional, specialization, management and free-lancing roles. Luminary speakers and distinguished guests are expected to be present. This is an encore event subsequent to the successful inaugural of the Professional Networking session on April 24, 2009 when Mr. Kanwal Rekhi (an accomplished bay-area venture capitalist) was the keynote speaker. Come, mingle and enjoy the event anticipated to be filled with lots of enthusiasm. Click here for the program details....  Seats are limited please register and reserve your place ($15.00).

Career Management and Mentoring Workshop (CAN-USA and Nepal Ko Yuwa)
Whether you are a fresh graduate entering the workforce or an experienced professional looking to further your career, find out what is important and what matters to employers. Also, learn about how to approach graduate education. Engage with and listen to experts, mentors and professionals (with managerial experience in small-to-large companies) who can critique resumes, provide insights and answer questions during the workshop. Click here for the program details ...

The Nepal Brand
Listen and/or participate in a brainstorming session to develop and fan out the Nepali brand. Leading the session will be distinguished speakers from different professional tracks. The discussion between the speakers and the audience will be moderated. The focus will be on the importance and methods to create and sustain the Nepali brand.

Note: All session will be interactive and live in the internet via technology curtsey of www.vivu.tv