Where Earth Meets Space
Everest Aerospace Summit 2026
Connecting Space Technology with Nepal’s Economy
Planned for December 2026 in Kathmandu, Nepal
Everest Aerospace Summit 2026 is being developed as an executive platform connecting international space, satellite, geospatial and aerospace capabilities with Nepal’s commercial, scientific and development priorities.
- Programme and partnership details will be announced progressively
Summit proposition
A Platform for Dialogue, Collaboration and Action
EAS is being designed to bring government, industry, academia, research institutions and international partners into structured dialogue around practical applications of space, satellite and geospatial capabilities in Nepal.
What EAS intends to enable
- Convene relevant institutions.
- Connect global capabilities with Nepalese priorities.
- Collaborate around defined challenges.
- Explore demonstration and pilot opportunities.
- Develop longer-term cooperation pathways.
Proposed summit formats
- Executive keynotes and high-level panels
- Government–industry dialogue
- Industry challenge sessions
- Technology demonstrations and exhibitions
- Curated B2B engagement and partnership discussions
Context
Why Nepal
Nepal combines Himalayan geography, climate vulnerability, demanding infrastructure conditions and an emerging digital economy—creating a relevant context for practical downstream space-enabled applications.
Himalayan geography
A distinctive operating environment for Earth observation, environmental monitoring, climate research and high-altitude science.
Climate and water significance
ICIMOD reports that ice and snow in the Hindu Kush Himalaya feed 12 river systems providing freshwater and ecosystem services to close to 2 billion people across the wider region. Source: ICIMOD HI-WISE.
Connectivity requirements
Mountainous terrain and dispersed communities create significant demand for resilient, inclusive and complementary communications infrastructure.
Infrastructure and disaster resilience
The World Bank identifies river flooding, heat exposure, drought and landslides among climate-related hazards affecting livelihoods in Nepal. Geospatial intelligence can support risk-informed planning and response. Source: World Bank.
Emerging market and ecosystem
Growing digital adoption, infrastructure investment and development needs create an emerging opportunity for downstream services built on satellite communications, Earth observation, PNT and geospatial analytics.
Programme Framework
Five Proposed Programme Frontiers
Five working frontiers are guiding programme development. The detailed agenda and sessions will be announced as they are confirmed.
01 — Connectivity and Digital Infrastructure
Satellite communications, remote connectivity, network redundancy, resilient communications, satellite IoT and digital inclusion.
02 — Earth Intelligence
Earth observation, climate intelligence, agriculture, hydropower, infrastructure, environmental monitoring, flood and landslide risk, and geospatial analytics.
03 — Positioning, Navigation and Resilience
PNT, aviation, logistics, disaster response, critical infrastructure, navigation resilience and timing services.
04 — Space Economy and Industry
Commercial applications, downstream services, SpaceTech, investment, entrepreneurship, industry partnerships and technology deployment.
05 — Policy, Science and Ecosystem
Space policy, international cooperation, research, education, talent development and institutional development. Astronomy, analog missions and high-altitude research remain potential subthemes within this frontier.
From Dialogue to Practical Pathways
A Challenge-Led Pathway
EAS will connect defined Nepalese challenges with relevant technology, capable partners and credible routes to explore pilots or longer-term collaboration.
- ProblemA defined Nepalese commercial, environmental, scientific, infrastructure or public-service challenge.
- TechnologyRelevant satellite, connectivity, Earth-observation, geospatial, PNT, analytics or aerospace capability.
- PartnerA Nepalese institution, enterprise, university, public agency or development organisation able to test, support or adopt a solution.
- PilotA demonstration, feasibility study or proof of concept.
- PathwayA possible route toward commercial deployment, research cooperation, investment, public-private partnership or a longer-term programme.
Expressions of interest are being received
Participate in EAS 2026
NESRA is receiving expressions of interest from institutions, companies, universities, technology providers and media organisations while participation arrangements are finalised.
Institutional participation
For public institutions, missions and development organisations contributing policy, sector or implementation perspectives.
Industry participation
For companies contributing applications, market perspectives, technology capability or challenge-led dialogue.
Academic & research participation
For universities and researchers contributing evidence, scientific insight, talent development or research cooperation.
Technology demonstration
For organisations interested in demonstrating relevant satellite, geospatial, aerospace or data capability in an appropriate summit context.
Media enquiry
For editorial, interview or summit-information requests from media organisations.
Partnership Opportunities
Build EAS 2026 Through Partnership
NESRA welcomes dialogue with institutions that can contribute knowledge, capability, cooperation or support. Partnership status is confirmed through a formal agreement.
Partnership pathways
- Strategic partnership
- Knowledge partnership
- Industry collaboration
- Development cooperation
- Academic collaboration
- Technology demonstration
- Sponsorship enquiry
Possible contribution areas
- Policy dialogue and technical expertise
- Research cooperation and delegations
- Technology demonstrations
- Challenge definition and B2B engagement
- Pilot-development dialogue and joint initiatives
Current information
EAS 2026 FAQ
What is Everest Aerospace Summit 2026?
EAS 2026 is being developed as an executive platform connecting international space, satellite, geospatial and aerospace capabilities with Nepal’s economic, scientific and development priorities.
When is EAS 2026 planned?
EAS 2026 is planned for December 2026. Exact dates will be announced following confirmation.
Where is it planned?
Kathmandu, Nepal is the planned host city. Venue details will be announced later.
Who is EAS intended for?
Government institutions, space agencies, companies, universities, researchers, development organisations, diplomatic missions, investors and other institutions relevant to the proposed dialogue.
Is registration open?
NESRA is currently receiving expressions of interest and partnership enquiries through its contact channel. Public registration details will follow confirmation.
How can an organisation discuss partnership?
Use the NESRA Contact page to begin an exploratory discussion. Partnership arrangements are confirmed formally.
How can media organisations enquire?
Use the NESRA Contact page and identify the message as an EAS 2026 media enquiry.
EAS 2026
Help Shape the Next Frontier
NESRA welcomes dialogue with institutions interested in contributing knowledge, technology, research, participation or partnership to EAS 2026.
Participation and partnership arrangements are subject to confirmation.