Victoria’s Premier Event for Nepali Engineers
Join the largest gathering of Nepali engineering professionals and industry experts in Victoria for a day of career transformation, networking, and inspiration. The SNEVic Career Conference 2025 is your opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with fellow Nepali engineers, industry mentors, and acclaimed South Asian leaders.
'SNEVic Career Conference 2025 : Unlock Your True Engineering Potential'
Event Highlights:
Inspiring Keynotes: Hear directly from top South Asian industry leaders as they share their insights, experiences, and strategies for career success.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Engineers: Discover how AI is reshaping engineering industries and gain practical, actionable insights tailored specifically for engineers.
Break Career Barriers: Navigate migrant-specific career challenges with practical guidance from successful Nepali professionals who have broken through barriers.
Executive Career Coaching: Participate in interactive sessions with an executive career coach to accelerate your professional journey and achieve your career goals.
Powerful Networking: Engage with over 300 Nepali engineers, industry mentors, and experts, expanding your professional network and opening doors to new opportunities.
Event Agenda:
- [9:00 - 9:45 AM ] : Registration and Networking
- [9:45 - 10:15 AM ] : Opening Ceremony and Welcome Address
- [10:15 AM - 11:45 AM ] Keynote Session : Industry Leaders Insights
- Shesh Ghale : Entrepreneur | Philanthropist | CEO - Melbourne Institute of Technology ( MIT) & MIT Holdings
- Divya Pasupuleti : Executive Leader - NBN Australia | Board Director - AGEC, PMI Melbourne Chapter.
- Dr Govinda Pandey : Executive Chairman - Rockfield Technologies | Co-Founder Director - LiXiA
- Dr Rabin Tuladhar : Professor and Dean , School of Engineering and Technology, Central Queensland University.
- Panel Discussion : Breaking Career Barriers of Nepali Engineers
- [11:45 - 12:45 PM] Session #1 : Bridging cultural gaps & adapting to Australian workplace
- Chair : Dr. Raju Adhikari, Honorary Fellow - CSIRO | Adjuct A/Professor - RMIT | Chair - Nepal Science Foundation Trust ( NSFT)
- Presenter : Dr Tilak Pokhrel - AEFAC Technical and Research Manager - Swinburn University
- Panelist : Yew-Chin Koay, President, Engineers Australia Overseas Qualified Engineers Committee (OQE)
- Panelist : Deepti Wagle, Senior Engineers - Structures - V/Lines
- Panelist : Roger Pym, Executive Career Coach /Mentor, Russell Johnson & Associates
- Panelist : Ram Upadhyaya, Director for Infrastructure services, Hindmarsh shire council, Vic
- [ 12:45 - 1:45 PM] Lunch and Networking
- [1:45 - 2:45 PM] Session #2 Building professional communication, leadership & other soft skills
- Chair : Jog Limbu, Director - AA Consultancy | Senior Electrical Engineer|Major Projects Director
- Presenter : Hem Raj Panta , Principal Engineer - Jacobs
- Panelist : Jerry Andrews, General Manager Victoria, Engineers Australia
- Panelist : Ram Upadhyaya, Director for Infrastructure services, Hindmarsh shire council, Vic
- Panelist : Roger Pym, Executive Career Coach /Mentor, Russell Johnson & Associates
- [2:45 - 3:45 PM] Session #3 Strategic career planning, coaching and mentoring
- Chair: Ranjan Vaidya, Director - Innovative Asset Engineering
- Presenter : Dheeraj Kandel, Project Manager - North East Link Program
- Panelist - Roger Pym, Executive Career Coach /Mentor, Russell Johnson & Associates
- Panelist - Yew-Chin Koay, President, Engineers Australia Overseas Qualified Engineers
- Committee (OQE)
- Panelist : Renu Adhikari - Project Manager | Yarra Valley Water
- Interactive Q&A : With Industry Expert & Career Coach
- Roger Pym : Executive Career Strategist & Specialist
- [ 3:45 - 4:15 PM] Afternoon Tea Break
- [ 4:15 - 4:45 PM] Insightful talk : Artificial Intelligence (AI) tailored for Engineers
'Foundation Models and Agentic AI for Engineering Professional'
- [ 4:45 - 5:00 PM] Closing Remarks and Giveaway Announcements
Added Attractions:
- 🎁 Exclusive Giveaways and Freebies: Take home memorable swag from SNEVic.
- 📸 Professional LinkedIn Headshots: Update your professional presence with free, high-quality headshots.
- 📝 CV Writing, Cover Letter Tips & Mock Interviews – Get job-ready with expert-led sessions.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this empowering event!
Event Time and Location
Event Date/Time: 31 August 2025, 9am - 5pm
Event Location: ATC Building, Swinburne University, Hawthorn (Glenferrie Train Station)
Registration
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Let's build the future together. See you at the SNEVic Career Conference 2025!
