Kathmandu, Feb. 10 -- The Kantipur Conclave 2026 entered its second day in Kathmandu on Tuesday, with discussions set to focus on pathways for democratic reform, accountability and the role of institutions in responding to public dissent.

Day 2 opened with "Public Dialogue in the Age of Algorithms," examining the intersection of digital platforms and public discourse. Panellists include AI scientist Dovan Rai, Barakhari editor-in-chief Prateek Pradhan, Pathao Nepal Managing Director Asimman Singh Basnyat and political figure Nisha Adhikari.

A "People's Panel" will feature medical entrepreneur and activist Durga Prasai, political commentator Rishi Dhamala, Khushbu Oli and journalist Santosh Deuja, focusing on how non-traditional voices h...