LOCUS 2025: A Grand Celebration of Innovation and Technology in Nepal

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The highly anticipated LOCUS 2025, a grand celebration of innovation and technology, was successfully held on Magh 11, 12, and 13 at Pulchowk Campus. The event brought together the brightest minds and cutting-edge innovations, showcasing the future of technology in Nepal. With the theme “Progress and Purpose: Nepal Ahead with Innovation and Identity,” LOCUS 2025 focused on six transformative areas: Digital Footprint Safety, Intellectual Property Protection, Empowering Economy, Informed and Inclusive Education Systems, E-Governance, Enabling Agriculture, and National Identity Conservation and Promotion.

The event underscored the pivotal role of innovation in driving Nepal’s progress and shaping a sustainable future. The celebration featured inspiring discussions, interactive exhibits, and impactful presentations, all centered around how technology can transform the nation.

Sponsors and Partners

LOCUS 2025 received tremendous support from various sponsors and partners:

  • Platinum Sponsors: CareerLink.AI, ITONICS, Progressive Labs, K&A Engineering Consulting
  • Gold Sponsors: Jamboree, NEEK
  • General Sponsors: Dolphin Dive Technology, SecurityPal, EKbana
  • Event Sponsors: BotYards, Alternative Technology, Smart Cheli, The Computer Club, Next Nepal, ITONICS, GIZ Nepal, RERL, NEA Engineering Consultancy, Logictronix, TechAxis
  • Stall Sponsors: Leapfrog Technology, Logictronix, Basiyo, Iscilla
  • Supporting Partners: Nepal Telecom, Free Students Union
  • LOCUS Partners: SecurityPal, NAAMII, TechAxis, Engineer Vlogs, Worldlink, Hamro Patro, Nest Nepal, ATHER, Broadway Infosys
  • Media Partners: Urja Khabar, ICT Samachar, ICT Byte, ICT Frame, In Depth Story
  • Engineering Outreach Partner: Engineers Vlogs
  • Community Partners: NepTech Byte, Rotaract Club, IOE Pulchowk Girls

Robo Events: Showcasing Innovation

LOCUS 2025 featured exciting robo-events that demonstrated mechanical brilliance and strategic prowess. Highlights included:

  • RoboSoccer: Robots competing in a thrilling soccer match.
  • RoboWarz: Robots battling in strength and strategy.
  • Robo Line Dash: Autonomous bots racing through mazes.
  • Robo Pop: A balloon-popping challenge testing speed and precision.

Winner Categories

Awards were given in various categories:

  • Thematic Winner
  • Non-Thematic Winner
  • +2 Level Winner
  • BE Freshers Winner
  • People’s Choice Award

Theme Release & Presentation to Ministers

The official theme release marked the beginning of LOCUS 2025’s journey, with a formal presentation of the theme, “Progress and Purpose: Nepal Ahead with Innovation and Identity,” to the Minister of Education, Science, and Technology and the Minister of Information and Communications Technology. This presentation emphasized the importance of integrating technological advancements into Nepal’s developmental strategies.

Pre-Events Building Up to LOCUS 2025

A series of impactful pre-events set the stage for the exhibition:

  • Hardware Fellowship: Introducing participants to Arduino programming, electronics, and hands-on projects.
  • Software Fellowship: Covering topics like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Python, Data Science, and Machine Learning.
  • Electrotech Week: Focused on MATLAB software and PLC hardware, offering insights into automation and simulation.
  • Children in Technology (CiT): A nationwide initiative introducing young minds to hardware, software, internet safety, and electrical efficiency.

Hackathons and Marketing Ventures

LOCUS 2025 also featured hackathons such as HackaWeek, the Energy Hackathon, and the FPGA Hackathon, engaging participants in solving real-world challenges. In addition, marketing ventures like the Walkathon and Flashmobs reached over 15,000 people, raising awareness about the event and its mission.

Conclusion

LOCUS 2025 successfully brought together innovation, creativity, and collaboration, highlighting Nepal’s potential to lead in technology. Through interactive events, inspiring discussions, and impactful partnerships, the event set the stage for a future of technological progress in Nepal.

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