| ASSOCIATION OF NEPALESE AGRICULTURAL PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICAS (NAPA) |
The Association of Nepalese Agricultural Professionals of Americas (NAPA) proudly announces its 5th Biennial International Scientific Conference, to be held in a hybrid format (both in-person in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA and virtually online) from May 26–28, 2026. Under the theme “RAISE 2026: Resilient Agriculture through Innovation, Science and Education.” This global event will bring together scientists, researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and professionals to exchange ideas and innovations in agriculture, climate adaptation, and sustainable food systems.
The three-day program will feature keynote addresses, technical sessions, capacity-building activities, and networking opportunities, all designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across borders.
Participants will actively engage in hands-on learning, structured dialogue, and collaborative problem-solving intensive workshops to address pressing challenges in agriculture.
Conference Organizing Committee
| Nanda Joshi | Advisor |
| Lila B. Karki | Advisor |
| Gopi Upreti | Advisor |
| Megha Nath Parajulee | Advisor/Award and Recognition |
| Ramjee Ghimire | Co-Chair |
| Pradeep Wagle | Co-chair |
| Ananta Acharya | NAPA, GS |
| Raju Pokharel | Chair, Scientific Sub-Committee |
| Bharat Pokharel |
Chair, Student Writing Contest Sub-Committee |
| Sita Thapa | Chair, Finance/Treasury |
| Omkar Joshi | Chair, Student Rapid Fire Sub-Committee |
| Saroj Parajuli | Conference Secretary |
| Uma Karki | Member |
| Sanjok Paudel | Member |
| Keshav Bhattarai | Member |
| Buddhi Achhami | Member |
| Santosh Pathak | Member |
| Santosh Dhakal | Member |
| Mahesh Jaishi | Member |
| Krishna Timsina | Member |
| Bishnu Upreti | Member |
| Gehendra Gurung | Member |
| Kemika Bhandari | Member |
| Bipin Neupane | Member |
| Lila K. Khatiwada | Member |
| Nirajan Bhattarai | Nepal Liaison |
| Krishna Sapkota | Nepal Liaison |
| Bal Krishna Joshi | Nepal Liaison |
| Niyananda Khanal | Member |
| Bhim Chaulagain | Member |
| Bipin Neupane | Member |
| Buddhi Gyawali | Member |
| Netra Osti | Member |
Scientific Committee
| Raju Pokharel | Chair |
| Bharat Pokharel | Member |
| Chakra Budhathoki | Member |
| Vitalis W. Temu | Member |
| Bal Krishna Joshi | Member |
| Omkar Joshi | Member |
| Suraj Upadhyay | Member |
| Manoj Karkee | Member |
| Pratima Devkota | Member |
| Achala Nepal | Member |
| Jasmine Neupane | Member |
| Buddhi Achhami | Member |
| Santosh Dhakal | Member |
| Shital Poudel | Member |
| Mahesh Jaishi | Member |
| Krishna Timsina | Member |
| Subodh Adhikari | Member |
| Lila K. Khatiwada | Member |
| Nityananda Khanal | Member |
| Pabitra Aryal | Member |
| Bharat Shrestha | Member |
| Jhalendra Rijal | Member |
| Krishna Puri | Member |
| Sushil Paudyal | Member |
| Aditya Khanal | Member |
| Sushil Thapa | Member |