Kathmandu. KATHMANDU: The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) is organizing Kathmandu Business Expo 2026 from January 28 to 29. The expo is to be held at the exhibition venue at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu.

The festival aims to further strengthen Kathmandu Valley’s identity as the economic, cultural and tourism hub of Nepal, to effectively promote local products, art, culture, tourism, business and innovation in national and international arena and to provide market, opportunities and visibility to entrepreneurship, start-ups and small industries.

Around 200 state-of-the-art and well-managed business stalls will be participating in the expo.  The festival will feature exhibitions of local products and services, local food competitions, food fest, concerts, live music, art and cultural performances, thematic tableaux, tourism promotion programs, photography spots, health camps and other attractions. More than 1 lakh visitors are expected to participate in the expo.

The festival is aimed at expanding the market of local products, creating investment and business opportunities, strengthening the cultural and tourism identity of Kathmandu Valley, expanding business networking, inspiring new entrepreneurs and startups, creating employment opportunities and positive impact in the overall local economy.

Exhibitors from various business sectors such as domestic industrial products, clothing and apparel, automobiles, electronics÷home appliances, handicrafts, agricultural products and machinery, furniture, food and beverage, information technology, travel and tour services, real estate, herbal and organic products, banks and financial institutions and district specific products will participate in the expo. g.

Visitors will include general public, entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs, youth-entrepreneurs, students, start-ups, tourists, food lovers, international guests, import/export entrepreneurs, retailers and art and culture connoisseurs.