SXSW 2025

Next Stop...Nepal!

Description:

Speakers: Prabal Gurung (Fashion Designer) ,Mayor Balan (Mayor of Kathmandu) ,Preeti Adhikari (Cultural Advocate, The Great Nepali Diaspora) | Moderator: Kirtana Banskota
Introduction and Opening Remarks (10 mins): Kirtana introduces the session and speakers, highlighting the significance of the first Nepali panel at SXSW. Panel Discussion (30 mins): Topics include Nepal's film industry (Kirtana), urban development in Kathmandu (Mayor Balan), global fashion influence (Prabal Gurung), and the Nepali diaspora (Preeti Adhikari). Q&A Session (10 mins): Audience questions. Closing Remarks (5 mins)


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Takeaways

  1. Discover Nepal’s evolving film industry and international collaboration opportunities, fostering unique storytelling and cultural exchange.
  2. Explore innovative initiatives transforming Kathmandu into a smart city, leveraging technology for sustainable urban development and growth.
  3. Understand Nepali culture's influence on global fashion and the significant contributions and challenges faced by the Nepali diaspora worldwide.

Speakers


Organizer

Kirtana Banskota, Co-President, Nepal America Film Society


Meta Information:

  • Event: SXSW
  • Format: Panel
  • Track: Culture
  • Track 2
  • Level: Advanced


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