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CHITWAN, Jan 18: The US Embassy in Nepal has launched Creator’s Mela 2026: Vision to Venture, a multi-city initiative aimed at strengthening Nepal’s digital creator ecosystem and accelerating the growth of the country’s creative economy.
The programme began on Saturday at Hotel Siraichuli in Chitwan, marking a shift in focus from content creation to building sustainable and professional creative businesses. The Chitwan edition, held for the first time, saw participation from more than 800 young and emerging digital creators.
Two-day Content Creators' Mela organized by US Embassy conclude...
The day-long event featured parallel sessions across two halls, including panel discussions, spotlight conversations, hands-on workshops, live performances, and the flagship Pitch to Success platform. Speakers and performers included Priyanka Karki, Ayushman Joshi, Cabinet Shrestha, Anand Bagaria, and Sandhya KC, along with digital creators such as 2B Gamer, Eva Giri, Shrishes Manandhar, Ekata Tandukar, Nepal 8th Wonder, and The K-OS. The programme concluded with a live music performance by Yabesh Thapa.
Creator’s Mela 2026 will continue in Nepalgunj on January 24, followed by a two-day finale in Kathmandu on January 30 and 31. The Kathmandu edition will feature Pitch to Success, where selected creators will present their business ideas to a panel of leading corporate executives for feedback and mentorship.
The 2026 theme, Vision to Venture, is designed to bridge the gap between digital storytelling and professional enterprise. Through the integration of U.S. expertise in technology, platform monetization, and digital business development, the initiative aims to provide creators with practical tools to turn their influence into long-term careers.
Mike Harker, Public Affairs Chief at the US Embassy in Nepal, said the programme reflects the United States’ commitment to strengthening Nepal’s creative economy by supporting entrepreneurship, job creation, and global market access for Nepali creators.
