Kathmandu University (KU) is organizing AI Conclave 2026 from today. 

The three-day-long conclave is being held at KU, Dhulikhel, at the call of the Artificial Intelligence Club of the Department of Artificial Intelligence, KU.

The Club's Chairman, Ashim Shrestha, said that the conclave is aimed at converging all AI learning and innovation in a single platform.  

The conclave is expected to raise awareness among the AI enthusiasts on the practical use of AI in education, health care, finance, governance, industry and society. 

The conclave is being held under the theme of "Bridging Intelligence and Innovation" which will be attended by students, researchers, industries, startups, policymakers and others.  

This is the second part of the AI Convergence-2026 initiated by the KU. Prior to this, AI Canvas was conducted.    

The National Level AI Summit will be held today as part of the AI Conclave while the project exhibition, robotics competition, e-games, tech-talks and expo will be held on Tuesday.

Likewise, panel discussions will be held on AI for Society, the finale of the e-games and policy discussions will be conducted on the last day of the conclave, the organizer said. 

As high as 5,000 people are expected to attend the AI Conclave.