The NEXT Growth Conclave, a one-day seminar being organised by M&S NEXT Venture Corp, will commence on Sunday at Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu.

The conclave titled “Decoding Business Growth” will bring together 12 prominent speakers from Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Nepal and Thailand. These speakers have founded or nurtured start-ups, worked as an angel investor or provided co-working space for budding companies.

These high-profile speakers—apart from sharing their stories and experiences—will talk about unlocking the potential of Nepali businesses, provide tips on “making-it-big” and explain how support systems can assist in growth of enterprises.

The stories, experiences and insights they share can be beneficial to those who want to start a start-up or those who have already established a start-up and are looking for funds to stimulate growth. Also, investors who wish to meet innovators, corporate executives, business leaders, students and

everyone who wishes to learn more about the start-up ecosystem can join the conclave.

The NEXT Growth Conclave, the first of its kind in the country, also features “Start-up Valley”, where start-ups can exhibit viable products to attendees, potential investors, customers and senior entrepreneurs, or simply engage with founders of other start-ups.

The “Start-up Valley” also comprises “Kick-start Hill”, where new start-ups can launch themselves or their products. The start-ups that have secured a place in “Start-up Valley” or “Kick-start Hill” will be given an opportunity to interact with investors, investment companies and few conference attendees.

This interaction will be held at “Investors Lounge”—another feature of the Growth Conclave—where start-ups and investors can explore possibilities of collaboration and engage with each other.