Kathmandu, Sept 6: Speakers at the second National Conference organized by Mid-Valley International College have emphasized the need to translate research and technological advancements into practical applications to drive transformation in business, technology and hospitality.
The one-day conference was organized under the theme “Digital Transformation and Innovation: Shaping the Future of Business, Technology and Hospitality.” Discussions at the event focused on research, emerging technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), tourism, digital financial services, hospitality and their broader impacts on society and the economy.
Speaking at the event, Mid-Valley International College Chairperson Rital Rana said research has been creating new opportunities for knowledge, technology and innovation.
Noting the rapid development of various technologies around the world, Rana stressed the importance of using them appropriately and according to actual needs.
She said researchers should not limit their work to preparing research papers and keeping their findings on paper.
“Research should not be limited to conducting studies and preparing research papers. The findings should be applied by identifying the sectors where they are needed.”
Meanwhile, Tribhuvan University Professor Dr. Satish Kumar Ojha said technology has passed through several stages of development and is now advancing at an unprecedented pace.
He said technological advancement has significantly changed the way people work, operate businesses and deliver services.
Among the research topics presented were “Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Tourism Industry of Pokhara Valley,” “Geospatial Analysis of Urban Green Space Dynamics in the Kathmandu Ring Road Area: A Multitemporal Remote Sensing and GIS Approach (2015–2025),” “Random Forest Detection of Lake Surface Water Temperature Proxy Anomalies at Lima Lake, Nepal,” “Sustainable Tourism in Nepal: Opportunities, Challenges and Policy Recommendations,” and “Determinants of IPO Participation Among University Students in Kathmandu.”
