Kathmandu: Huawei Nepal hosted its annual industry event “Huawei Connect 2021” on November 16, 2021 with the theme of “Dive into Digital”.

According a statement issued by the company, the event focused on the practical applications of technologies like mobile and fixed broadband, data center, digital solar power, cloud service, and 5G in the presence of Joint Secretary from the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Anil Kumar Dutta, ICT industry stakeholders from the telecom and ISP sectors, professors from TU and KU, and other distinguished guests. International speakers from Huawei and Huawei’s business partners in Nepal shared their presentations at the event as well.

Similarly, Huawei Asia Pacific Vice President and Huawei Nepal Chairman of the Board, Mr. Zhang Zhengjun highlighted that digital technology and connectivity had become a necessity for everyone across the world during the pandemic period and that advanced connectivity and computing would play an important role in fueling economic recovery and growth.

Speaking at the program, Joint Secretary Dutta emphasized the need for reliable and widespread digital connectivity and bridging the digital divide for post-pandemic recovery. He also praised Huawei and called Huawei’s role in 4G expansion even during the pandemic period commendable.

At the event, Huawei also formally began its cooperation with Tribhuvan University Institute of Engineering (IoE). As part of its Digital Talent Development Ecosystem initiative, Huawei hopes to develop 10,000 digital talents over the next 5 years.

Cooperating with IOE, Huawei will build Huawei Nepal ICT Academy, a state-of-the-art ICT lab where students will have access to the latest technologies and Huawei’s certification programs while also getting to attend classes delivered by Huawei experts. Acting Dean of IoE, Prof. Dr. Chintamani Pokharel and Huawei Nepal CEO William Zhang signed the MoU.