Event Highlights  ·  March 20, 2026

Makersday — KEC Makerspace
Grand Opening

Official Launch · Open House · 3rd Floor, New Block, KEC
Makersday 2026 — KEC Makerspace Grand Opening

A Grand Beginning

KEC Makerspace officially launched and the makerspace community in Nepal got a little bigger.

On March 20, 2026, KEC Makerspace officially opened its doors to the KEC community and beyond. Over 200 people came through for the main program and the open house, filling the space with energy, curiosity, and a lot of smiles. Faculty members who are usually seen in lecture halls were huddled around project booths, genuinely fascinated.

Among the student demos, the Arise team stole the show with their custom-built computer that powers on when you say the word "arise." The other student demo which was a Rover for Terrain Climbing and Environmental Monitoring also fascinated everyone.

Our chief guest, the Dean of IOE, noted that this is the first time a college in Nepal has created a dedicated makerspace — a meaningful moment of recognition for everything the team has worked toward. Students who came for the open house left excited, and many have already asked when they can come back and start making.

Moments from Makersday

The Arise team demonstrating their voice-activated computer
Arise Team Demo The Arise team demonstrates their voice-activated computer that powers on when you say "arise."
Apekshya delivering the opening presentation
Opening Presentation Apekshya delivers the opening presentation, setting the stage for the official inauguration.
Apekshya and Bistrit smiling at the Makersday turnout
A Gratifying Turnout Apekshya and Bistrit, all smiles at the remarkable turnout on Makersday.
KEC faculty with Bob, the unofficial Makersday mascot
Meet Bob KEC faculty getting acquainted with Bob, the unofficial Makersday mascot.
CNC machine demonstration during the open house
CNC Demo A live demonstration of the CNC machine during the open house.
HMP contemplating what he would create with the laser cutter
Laser Cutter Possibilities HMP contemplating what he would create with the laser cutter.
KEC staff and students finding a new passion for innovation at the Makerspace
A Shared Passion All smiles at the Makerspace — KEC staff and students discovering a shared passion for innovation.
The F1 track now housed at KEC Makerspace
A New Home for the F1 Track The KEC Makerspace is now home to the F1 track.

Makersday Presentation

The slides from the official launch program — scroll through to see what we shared with our guests.

Thank You

Makersday wouldn't have happened without these people.

Special Thanks
SH
Shailita Ma'am
Opening remarks
Senior VP
NS
Naresh Sir
Admin Support
Staff
AM
Amina Ma'am
Admin Support
Staff
DB
Dil Bahadur Dai
Material handling
Staff
SD
Shyam Dai
Maintenance and facilities
Staff
SD
Shree Dai
Material Procurement
Staff
SD
Sobit Dai
Housekeeping and Moving
Staff
AD
Ajit Dai
Housekeeping and Moving
Staff
RD
Rojesh Dai
Housekeeping and Moving
Staff
RD
Rajan Dai
Housekeeping and Moving
Staff
KD
Karan Dai
Housekeeping and Moving
Staff
PD
Pibar Dai
Painting and Maintainance
Staff