Published by: Nepal Cloud Professionals (NCP)
Event Date: October 10, 2026
Venue: Vivasoft Nepal, 9th Floor, K G Tower, Kathmandu
A Community Gathering Focused on Learning and Connection
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, the Nepal technology community came together for Dev Days Kathmandu Nepal 2026, a global community-led event focused on helping developers and IT professionals build faster, smarter, and more efficiently with GitHub Copilot, GitHub Copilot CLI, and modern AI-powered development tools.
Hosted by Nepal Cloud Professionals at Vivasoft Nepal, the event brought together developers, cloud professionals, DevOps engineers, students, architects, community leaders, and technology enthusiasts for an afternoon of learning, sharing experiences, asking questions, and building meaningful connections.
More than just a technical meetup, Dev Days Kathmandu 2026 was a celebration of community-led learning. The enthusiasm, curiosity, and engagement throughout the afternoon reminded us exactly why we continue to organize events like these.
Exploring the Future of AI-Powered Development
This year’s Dev Days focused on practical ways development teams can leverage:
- GitHub Copilot
- GitHub Copilot CLI
- GitHub Actions
- AI-assisted software development workflows
Throughout the event, attendees gained practical insights into improving productivity, streamlining software delivery, reducing repetitive tasks, and maximizing the benefits of AI-powered tooling.
Community Introduction & AI-Powered Terminal Experience
The event opened with a welcome session delivered by Pradeep Kandel (Microsoft MVP) and Rijwan Ansari (Microsoft MVP).
The session explored how GitHub Copilot CLI can assist developers and cloud professionals in performing tasks directly from the command line using natural language prompts.
Topics included:
- AI-assisted terminal operations
- Cloud administration workflows
- Infrastructure automation
- Productivity improvements using AI
- Real-world cloud operations scenarios
The session demonstrated how AI is rapidly becoming an integral part of both development and operational workflows.
Modernizing .NET Applications with GitHub Copilot
The second session was delivered by Bishal Timalsina, who shared practical approaches for modernizing .NET applications using GitHub Copilot.
Attendees learned how AI can help:
- Accelerate modernization projects
- Improve developer productivity
- Reduce repetitive coding tasks
- Enhance software quality
- Support legacy application transformation
The session provided practical examples that resonated with both experienced developers and aspiring software engineers.
Streamlining CI/CD with GitHub Actions
Saroj Shah presented an engaging session focused on using GitHub Actions to automate CI/CD workflows for .NET applications.
Attendees explored:
- Continuous Integration (CI)
- Continuous Deployment (CD)
- Workflow automation
- GitHub Actions best practices
- Modern DevOps implementation strategies
The session showcased how automation can improve development velocity while maintaining quality and operational consistency.
Networking and Community Conversations
Following the technical sessions, participants enjoyed refreshments and networking opportunities.
Community events are about far more than technology. These informal interactions create opportunities for professionals to exchange ideas, seek career guidance, discuss new technologies, and build valuable relationships.
The networking sessions reflected the collaborative culture that continues to drive Nepal’s technology ecosystem forward.
Road to Microsoft MVP
The final session of the day was delivered by Pasang Tamang, who shared insights into building a successful technical community presence and the journey toward becoming a Microsoft MVP.
Topics included:
- Knowledge sharing
- Technical blogging
- Community leadership
- Public speaking
- Professional networking
- Contributing to the broader technology ecosystem
Many attendees found the session particularly inspiring as they explored ways to give back to the community and accelerate their professional growth.
Thank You to Our Speakers
A huge thank you to our speakers, Pradeep Kandel, Rijwan Ansari, Bishal Timalsina, Saroj Shah and Pasang Tamang, for generously sharing your knowledge and experiences. You made the sessions practical, relatable and genuinely useful.
Thank You to Our Partners
Community events thrive because of strong partnerships and shared commitment to learning.
We’re incredibly grateful to hashtag#Microsoft, GitHub for sponsoring and all our supporting partners for believing in community-led learning.
A special thank you to Vivasoft Limited Nepal, our venue partner, for welcoming us and providing a wonderful space for the hashtag#community.
A big shout-out to Makura Creations, our digital partner, for helping us share the event’s story and connect with the wider community.
Thank you for helping us tell the story of Dev Days Kathmandu Nepal 2026 and extend its reach beyond the venue.
Celebrating the Team Behind the Event
And a heartfelt thank you to the team behind the meetup, Anup Rajthala, Kritika Subedi and Binayak Upadhyayay. From planning and coordination to making sure everything ran smoothly on the day, your time, care and hard work brought this event to life.
To all our volunteers and everyone who helped behind the scenes, thank you. This event simply would not have been possible without you.
And to everyone who attended, thank you for bringing your curiosity, questions, conversations and positive energy.
Dev Days Kathmandu 2026 was a true community effort.
Thank you for making it meaningful, useful and memorable. We’re excited to keep learning and growing together!
Some of the event photos have been posted to LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7516309383954243586
Looking Ahead
Dev Days Kathmandu Nepal 2026 reinforced a simple but important message: when passionate people come together to learn, share knowledge, and support one another, communities grow stronger.
As GitHub Copilot, AI agents, and intelligent development tools continue to evolve, Nepal Cloud Professionals remains committed to creating opportunities for learning, collaboration, and innovation.
We are already looking forward to the next meetup.
About Nepal Cloud Professionals
Nepal Cloud Professionals (NCP) is a community-driven platform that connects developers, cloud engineers, students, solution architects, cybersecurity professionals, and technology enthusiasts through meetups, workshops, mentorship programs, and community events.
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