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International conference · Pokhara
30–31 Oct 2026
Teachers in Pokhara II (TIP-II)
Two days where teachers from Nepal and around the world meet to learn, share and shape the future of education. TIP-II is also where the NFORSDT Innovation Centre for Education (NICE) is officially introduced.
- When Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October 2026, from 9:30
- Where Pokhara, Nepal
- For Teachers, principals, student teachers and education partners
Conference theme
Academic Innovation for the Next Generation: Heritage to Horizons
Who’s speaking
Dr. Mahabir Pun
Chief Guest · Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation of Nepal
Prof. Bal Chandra Luitel
Keynote speaker · Dean, Kathmandu University School of Education
Dhan Raj Acharya
Mayor, Pokhara Metropolitan City
Drs. Bert Thole
International Coordinator, KPZ University, the Netherlands
Asst. Prof. Gertine Vorstelman
KPZ University, the Netherlands
Sunita Gurung
My Second Teacher
Programme
Day I · Friday 30 October
| 9:30 | Registration, breakfast and reference materials |
| Opening session, chaired by Prem Bahadur Kunwar, Chairman of NFORSDT | |
| 10:30 | Welcome remarks: Dilliram Adhikari, Vice-President, NFORSDT |
| 10:40 | Formal inauguration by the Chief Guest |
| 10:50 | Cultural dance by students of Bhasker Memorial School |
| 11:00 | Best wishes: Dhan Raj Acharya, Mayor of Pokhara |
| 11:20 | Keynote: Prof. Bal Chandra Luitel, Dean, Kathmandu University School of Education |
| 11:50 | Programme remarks: Drs. Bert Thole, KPZ University |
| 12:00 | Best wishes from the Chief Guest: Dr. Mahabir Pun, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation |
| 12:30 | Tea break |
| 1:00 | Workshops 1–3 |
| 2:30 | Hydration break |
| 2:40 | Workshops 4–6 |
| 3:00 | Lunch break |
| 3:10 | Assignments and survey |
| 4:00 | Day II preview and feedback |
Day II · Saturday 31 October
| 9:30 | Registration and refreshments |
| 10:00 | Artificial Intelligence in Classroom Teaching: presentation, round table and hands-on digital workshop (applications, prompting, resources, tools) |
| 12:30 | Lunch break |
| 1:00 | Panel discussion |
| 2:00 | Closing ceremony and Token of Love |
| 2:30 | Vote of thanks and closing remarks |
| 3:30 | Certificates, photo session and tea |
| 4:30 | Close of the conference |
Six parallel workshops (Day I)
Workshop 1 · Nepali
Topic to be announced.
Facilitators: Dolraj Aryal, Shashi Shisir Dhungana
Workshop 2 · English
Subject-wise questions and lesson plans, prompting, AI applications and tools, digital teaching resources.
Facilitators: Sashidhar Baral
Workshop 3 · Science
Topic to be announced.
Facilitators: Narayan Sapkota, ShreeKrishna Adhikari
Workshop 4 · Mathematics
Topic to be announced.
Facilitators: Khagendra Baral, Dilliram Adhikari
Workshop 5 · Social Studies and Creative Arts
Topic to be announced.
Facilitators: Dinesh Aryal, B. P. Lamsal
Workshop 6 · Global Education from the Netherlands
Ideas and practice from Dutch classrooms.
Facilitators: Bert Thole, Prem Bahadur Kunwar
Supported by
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International Student Teachers Internship
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Past event · 2–4 April 2019
Where it began: Teachers in Pokhara (TIP-I)
The first TIP conference explored how international cooperation can enhance and modernise Nepalese education, and brought together stakeholders from across the Nepalese education system to share ideas and find common goals. It ended with the Pokhara Declaration.
Keynotes by Dr. Bidhya Nath Koirala, Drs. Jan Heijmans (President, KPZ University), Drs. Bert Thole (KPZ University) and Dr. Babu Ram Dhungana (Education Chief, Gandaki Province).
A joint project led by NFORSDT with KPZ University, the KarmaFlights Foundation, Stichting THEOLE, Bhasker Memorial School and Balprabhat Boarding School.
Conference themes
- The Nepalese National and Local Curriculum
- 21st Century Teaching Skills
- Cooperative Learning Methods
- Internationalisation of Education
- The Inclusive Classroom in a Nepalese context
- Administrative support
- Values Education
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