March 24–27, 2026  ·  The plaza

Cybersecurity & AI Conference


icac 2026

International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity
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1500+

Attendees

40+

Speakers

25+

Tech Sessions

10+

Workshops

Focus Areas

Core Focus Areas

Exploring the intersection of advanced artificial intelligence capabilities and resilient cybersecurity architectures.

Cybersecurity Frameworks

Advanced threat intelligence and zero-trust architectures.

AI & Machine Learning

Next-gen models, predictive analytics, and edge AI.

Digital Governance

Policy frameworks for national and global digital ecosystems.

Infrastructure

Resilient networks and scalable secure cloud environments.

About ICAC

Why This Conference?

The International Conference on AI & Cybersecurity (ICAC) 2026 is a flagship event organized by the Computer Association of Nepal (CAN). It serves as a critical nexus for industry leaders, researchers, government officials, and tech innovators. As digital transformation accelerates globally, the intersection of advanced AI capabilities and robust cybersecurity frameworks has never been more vital. ICAC provides a platform to share knowledge, establish policy frameworks, and foster international collaboration.

Our Mission

To equip professionals and organizations with the knowledge required to navigate and secure the AI-driven future.

Our Vision

Establishing Nepal as a regional hub for secure, ethical, and innovative digital technology practices.

Conference
CAN

Computer Association of Nepal

The leading umbrella organization of ICT professionals, industries, and institutions iNepal. Since its inception, CAN has been instrumental in policy advocacy, capacity building, and promoting the tech ecosystem in the region.

Uniting the tech community since 1992
Our Speakers

Speakers & Panelists

Meet the visionaries leading the global conversation on tech security

Dr. Anaya Sharma
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Dr. Anaya Sharma

Chief Information Security Officer

Nepal Rastra Bank

Leading expert in financial sector cyber resilience and regulatory frameworks.

Session Topic

Financial Cyber Resilience

Prof. David Chen

Lead AI Ethics Researcher

Stanford University

Pioneer in autonomous systems governance and ethical algorithmic design.

Session Topic

Governing Autonomous Systems

Sarah Jenkins

Director of Global Threat Intel

CyberGuard Int.

20+ years experience tracking state- sponsored APTs across the Asia-Pacific.

Session Topic

State-Sponsored APTs

Rajesh Karki

Chief Technology Officer

Nepal Telecom Authority

Architecting the national standards for 5G rollout and security.

Session Topic

5G Security Standards

Elena Rostova

Head of Data Privacy

European Tech Council

Key contributor to GDPR frameworks and cross-border data protection laws.

Session Topic

Global Privacy Frameworks

Dr. Anil Shrestha

AI Research Scientist

NITC

Developing localized NLP models and AI infrastructure for government services.

Session Topic

Public Sector AI

Schedule

Conference Agend

Two days of intensive learning, networking, and strategy.

No sessions scheduled for this day yet.

08:30 09:30

Registration & Networking Breakfast

BREAK
Prof. David Chen, Stanford University
hall 5
09:30 10:30

Opening Ceremony $ Inaugrations

CEREMONY
Elena Rostova, European Tech Council

No sessions scheduled for this day yet.

Topics

Program Themes

Comprehensive tracks designed to address the most critical challenges of the digital age.

Cybersecurity Frameworks

Exploring advanced threat intelligence, zero trust architectures, and robust defense mechanisms against sophisticated state sponsored and criminal cyber attacks.

AI & Machine Learning

The integration of AI in predictive security, edge computing, and autonomous response systems to mitigate threats in real-time.

Digital Governance

Establishing strong national and international policies for data protection, cross-border data flows, and secure digital identities.

Digital Infrastructur

Securing the backbone of the digital economy: 5G networks, cloud computing platforms, and critical national infrastructure.

Ethical Digital Ecosystems

Addressing the moral implications of AI deployment, algorithmic bias, and ensuring technology serves humanity equitably.

AI Regulation & Policy

Navigating the complex landscape of legal compliance, standardization, and international treaties governing AI development.

Partners

Sponsors & Partner

Proudly supported by organizations committed to securing our digital future.

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Get In Touch

Contact Organizers

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Event Location

The plaza

Kathmandu, Nepal

Call Us

977 1454234