{"id":6203,"date":"2026-09-13T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-13T04:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/?p=6203"},"modified":"2026-09-13T09:46:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T04:01:15","slug":"ai-shift-change-challenges-and-opportunities-for-tech-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2026\/ai-shift-change-challenges-and-opportunities-for-tech-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Panelists: The AI Shift"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

AI is changing how technology businesses build products, work with teams, and make business decisions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At WordCamp Kathmandu 2026, we\u2019re bringing together three industry voices to discuss these changes and what they mean for tech businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The panel, \u201cThe AI Shift: Change, Challenges, and Opportunities for Tech Businesses,\u201d<\/strong> will be moderated by Chandan Goopta and feature Pravash Karki, Stuti Basnyet, and Sujan Shrestha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Panel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

AI is no longer simply a conversation about future possibilities. It is already influencing how businesses work, how teams build products, how decisions are made, and how organizations approach growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But with new opportunities come new challenges.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How should businesses adapt to AI? What opportunities can emerging technologies create? What challenges should organizations be prepared for? And how can technology businesses make the most of AI without losing sight of the people and problems they are trying to serve?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are some of the questions our panelists will explore during this discussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rather than focusing only on the technology itself, the panel will look at the broader impact of AI on businesses and the people building them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet Our Panelists<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\"Chandan-Goopta\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Chandan Goopta – Moderator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Chandan Goopta is a distinguished AI leader and educator based in Nepal, recognized for his contributions to advancing artificial intelligence education, innovation, and industry adoption across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He currently serves as Executive Director of the BRAIN Foundation, where he leads initiatives focused on fostering AI research, capacity building, and technology-driven social impact.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Pravash<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Pravash Karki<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pravash Karki is an HCI-certified product designer and full-stack technologist with over 22 years of experience building digital solutions and leading remote teams. As the founder and CEO of Last Door Solutions, he heads a design-driven tech agency specializing in enterprise-grade WordPress and Drupal CMS architectures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His perspective will contribute to the conversation around how technology businesses can respond to the rapid changes brought by AI and identify opportunities for growth and innovation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"stuti-basnyet\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Stuti Basnyet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Stuti Basnyet is a strategist, advisor, and institution builder working at the intersection of sustainable economic development and private sector growth. Over nearly two decades, she has designed and led initiatives that strengthen enterprises and institutions, mobilize capital and partnerships, and turn promising ideas into scalable solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her experience working across businesses, institutions, and innovation ecosystems will bring an important strategic perspective to the discussion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"sujan<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Sujan Shrestha<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sujan, Founder and CTO of Outside Studio, a design and technology studio that helps organizations build websites and digital platforms that solve real business challenges. Working with WordPress since 2011, he has led projects ranging from small business websites to large enterprise platforms, helping clients navigate complex requirements and turn ideas into reliable, scalable products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His practical experience across WordPress, Shopify, Laravel, Webflow, React, and other technologies offers a valuable perspective on how businesses can make thoughtful technology decisions as AI continues to evolve.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

What Will the Panel Discuss?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

AI is already changing how technology businesses operate. But where should businesses start, and what should they be prepared for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The panel will explore:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • How AI is changing technology businesses<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • New opportunities created by AI<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Challenges businesses need to consider<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • How teams can adapt to rapid changes in technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • What the future may look like for tech businesses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Catch the Panel Discussion at WordCamp Kathmandu 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The AI Shift: Change, Challenges, and Opportunities for Tech Businesses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Date<\/strong>: September 19, 2026
    Time:<\/strong> 4:10 PM
    Venue<\/strong>: Alice Receptions, Gairidhara, Kathmandu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Come with your questions, curiosity, and ideas, and be part of the conversation about what comes next.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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