(A) Content and Programme Lead

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonamchoden73/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/73s.c/

Email Address: sonamchodenofficial2022@gmail.com

(A) Content and Programme Lead

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pema-yangzom-7539351b2/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boss.bosco.bossy/

Email Address: pemaa.yangzom@gmail.com

Overall Lead

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/namgyelwangchuk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/green.hopian/

Email Address: N.wangchuk@westminster.ac.uk

Bhutan Chevening Alumni Network (BCAN) is involved in the organising of the Knowledge Remittance Symposium

Knowledge Remittance is a trailblazing concept that values the exchange of ideas, skills, and expertise across borders. As the first initiative in Bhutan, it redefines traditional remittances by recognising knowledge as a critical asset in driving national development and innovation.

Symposium Time: Check the daily schedule

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LinkedIn:

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Facebook:

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Connect with Bhutan Chevening Alumni Network (BCAN):

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(B) Communications and Engagement Lead

(D) Technical Lead

The schedule below follows Bhutan Standard Time.

Session 1 - (1 PM-1.30 PM)

Knowledge Remittance Symposium Opening

Session 2 - (1.30 PM-2.30 PM)

Panel 1.1: Pathways to Prosperity: The Role of Public Policy and Governance in Development

Panel Speakers:

Tenzin Dorji

Ugyen Namgay

Jigchen Lhazom Norbu

Phuntsho Wangdi

Moderator: Kinley Paydon Dorji

Panel 1.2 - From Wildlife to Cityscapes: A Holistic Approach to Sustainability

Panel Speakers:

Tshering Lhamo

Jonathan Rose

Jigme Tenzin

Sonam Dorji

Moderator: Samten Zangmo

Session 3 - (3 PM-4 PM)

Paper Presentations

1. Becoming a Buddhist Kingdom: Chronological Walk to the National Day of Bhutan - Samten Yeshi

   
   

2. AI for Bhutan: The Importance of Data Localisation - Jigme Tashi Namgyal

Session 4 - (4 PM-5 PM)

Paper Presentations

1. Emotional Segmentation Physiology & Human Driven Development - Sonam Tenzin Wangchuk

   
   

2. Cyberwarfare: In desperate need of a doctrine - Jigme Zangmo

End of the first day.

The schedule below follows Bhutan Standard Time.

Session 1 - (11.30 AM - 1 PM)

Paper Presentations

1. Healthcare Landscapes in Bhutan: past, present and

   future scopes - Tshewang Gyeltshen

   
   

2. Utility of outdoor central site monitoring in assessing exposure of school children to ultrafine particles - Basant Pradhan

   
   

3. Using local languages in electoral process for culture

   preservation - Tashi Dema

Session 2 - (1.30 PM - 2.30 PM)

Parallel 1.1: Pushing Boundaries: Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship in Focus

Panel Speakers:

Sonam Choden

Phub Dorji

Ratu Tshering

Tshering Tobgay

Moderator: Sonam Deki

Parallel 1.2: Preserving the Past, Nurturing the Present: Mindfulness and Cultural Wellbeing

Panel Speakers:

Karma Wangdi

Francoise Pommaret

Kezang Dorji

Deki Choden

Moderator: Lungten Wangchuk Karma

Session 3 - (3 PM - 4 PM)

Panel 2: Roots of Progress: Resident Bhutanese Perspectives

Panel Speakers:

Sonam Choden

Michael Rutland

Chencho Lhamu

Lekey Wangdi

Moderator: Ngawang Rigsar Wangchuk

Session 4 - (4 PM-5 PM)

Paper Presentations

1. Isolation of phase object edge from amplitude object

   edge in a phase-amplitude object using off-axis q-plate filters - Jigme Zangpo

   
   

2. Balanced Scorecard: New paradigm to the performance measurement system - Karma Wangchuk

   
   

End of the second day.

All times indicated in Bhutan Standard Time

Session 1 - (11.30 AM - 1 PM)

Paper Presentations

1. Perpetuating indigenous and intangible heritage as an agency to tackle Bhutan's climate change and anthropogenic development - Deki Yangzom

2. Investigating Child-horse Interactions through

   Advanced Artificial Intelligence Techniques using Images: An Exploratory Study - Karma Dechen Dema

3. Role of Investment Treaties in Promoting Sustainable Development - Kuenley Lhaden Gyaltshen

Session 2 - (1.30 PM - 2.30 PM)

Parallel 1.1: Young Bhutanese, Global Impact: Insights from Under 20

Panel Speakers:

Sonam Rinchen

Dhega Jamden

Rinchen Khandu

Sonam Choney Droelma

Moderator: Sumchuk T Gyelzom and Karma Dendup

Parallel 1.2: Creative Voices from Afar: Bhutanese Artists in the World

Panel Speakers:

Sonam Yangdon

Khachab Dorji

Yeshey Choden

Kuenga R Dradrol

Moderator: Phuntsho D

C. Session 3 - (3 PM - 4 PM)

Workshop: Beyond the Symposium:

Sustaining Knowledge Remittance

Facilitator:

Meenam Nepal

End of the Third day.

Key thematic areas:

i) Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship

ii) Public Policies, Governance, and Socio-Economic Development

iii) Sustainability, Urban Development, and the SDGs

iv) Mindfulness, Well-being and Cultural Preservation

Session 1 and Panel 1.1

Knowledge Remittance Symposium Opening

Panel 2.1: Pathways to Prosperity: The Role of Public Policy and Governance in Development

Zoom Link: https://ucph-ku.zoom.us/j/62037979727

ID: 62037979727

Session 2

Panel 1.2: From Wildlife to Cityscapes: A Holistic Approach to Sustainability

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84408555057?pwd=Wr4hx0HJC2cKL0l1qCjsfR8r7U9gJl.1

passcode - KRI24

Session 3:

Paper Presentations 1 & 2

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89239522674

Session 4:

Paper Presentations 3 & 4

Zoom Link: https://ucph-ku.zoom.us/j/4918203955?omn=66311276585

Session 1

Paper Presentations 5, 6 and 7

Zoom Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7662172239?pwd=LIoEqbfnEa52VWcNyJsPUX9Sxkl3gW.1&omn=87556544915

Meeting ID: 766 217 2239

Passcode : KRI24

Session 2

Panel 1.1 Pushing Boundaries: Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship in Focus

Zoom Link: https://ucph-ku.zoom.us/j/62338296078

ID: 62338296078

Panel 1.2 Preserving the Past, Nurturing the Present: Mindfulness and Cultural Wellbeing

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82981016089?pwd=lU155mabZwh8fAmhPG3aV9kxeXKCCw.1

Meeting ID: 829 8101 6089

Passcode: KRI24

Session 3:

Panel 2: Roots of Progress: Resident Bhutanese Perspectives

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7662172239?pwd=LIoEqbfnEa52VWcNyJsPUX9Sxkl3gW.1&omn=87273262597

Meeting ID: 766 217 2239

Passcode: KRI24

Session 4:

Paper Presentations 8 & 9

Panel 2.1 Zoom Link: https://ucph-ku.zoom.us/j/63100390634

Session 1

Paper Presentations 10, 11 & 12

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7662172239?pwd=LIoEqbfnEa52VWcNyJsPUX9Sxkl3gW.1&omn=86861974233

Meeting ID: 766 217 2239

Passcode: KRI24

Session 2

Panel 1.1 Young Bhutanese, Global Impact: Insights from Under 20

Zoom link: https://ucph-ku.zoom.us/j/61107690543

Panel 1.2 Creative Voices from Afar: Bhutanese Artists in the World

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83528004862?pwd=j4sbPVIaJRMf6rorOl6B3eMIIUGqDn.1

Passcode: KRI24

Session 3:

Workshop and closing: Knowledge Remittance

Zoom Link: https://ucph-ku.zoom.us/j/62844071777?pwd=mHLb55ANksISpVYtKbm2JmhDxXS4aJ.1

Meeting ID: 628 4407 1777

Passcode: 7777

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