Overview

A decade of shaping how healthcare is taught

HPEd-CON 2026 is the National Conference on Health Professions Education, organized by the Department of Health Professions Education (HPEd) at Birat Medical College Teaching Hospital (BMCTH), Biratnagar, Nepal.

The conference commemorates ten years of HPEd at BMCTH (2016–2026) and serves as a landmark academic platform bringing together educators, clinicians, researchers, healthcare leaders, policymakers, residents, and students. Centred on the themes of Innovation, Inclusion, and Impact, it aims to foster meaningful dialogue on the future of health professions education.

The conference will feature

Pre-conference hands-on workshops
National & international keynote sessions
Scientific oral & poster presentations
Educational innovation showcases
Panel discussions & academic networking

Conference Themes

Innovation · Inclusion · Impact

THEME I

Innovation

Modern teaching-learning strategies, competency-based medical education (CBME), and technology-enhanced learning approaches.

THEME II

Inclusion

Interprofessional collaboration and equitable participation across the health professions.

THEME III

Impact

Educational scholarship, leadership development, outcomes-based education, and strengthening healthcare systems through quality education.

Scientific Tracks

Health Professions Education Educational Leadership Faculty Development Assessment & Evaluation Digital Learning Educational Research Community-Based Education

Conference Reach

Built for a national & international audience

200+Expected Delegates

Expected Participation

National & international representation
Medical, nursing & allied health institutions
Academic leaders & policymakers
Researchers & healthcare professionals
Undergraduate & postgraduate students

Audience Profile

Medical educators & faculty members
Clinicians & consultants
Nursing & allied health professionals
Residents & PG trainees
Academic administrators, researchers & scholars

Important Dates

Mark your calendar

Key deadlines for abstracts, registration, and the conference programme. Spaces in the pre-conference workshops are limited.

15 Jun – 31 Jul 2026

Abstract Submission

1 Jul – 31 Jul 2026

Registration · Early Bird

1 Jul – 15 Aug 2026

Pre-conference Workshop Registration

1 Aug – 7 Sep 2026

Registration · Regular

17 Sep 2026

Pre-conference Workshops

18 – 19 Sep 2026

Main Conference

Registration

Registration fees

All fees are in Nepalese Rupees (NPR). Early-bird rates close 31 July 2026.

Category	Dates (2026)	Faculty	PG / UG Students	Admin / Non-teaching
Early Bird	1 Jul – 31 Jul	NPR 3,000	NPR 2,000	NPR 2,500
Regular	1 Aug – 7 Sep	NPR 4,000	NPR 2,500	NPR 3,500
Spot	On-site	NPR 6,000	NPR 4,000	NPR 5,000

Pre-conference workshops are charged separately at NPR 1,000 per workshop and are limited to 30 delegates each, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Register Now Abstract Guidelines

QR code linking to the HPEd-CON 2026 online registration form

Scan to register Opens the HPEd-CON 2026 online registration form. bmcteachinghospital.com/hped-con-registration-form ›

Pre-Conference · 17 September 2026

Hands-on workshops

A distinguished panel of national and international faculty for one day of focused learning at BMCTH — interactive sessions blended with hands-on skill stations.

Morning Session · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Artificial Intelligence in Teaching, Learning & Assessment

In collaboration withB.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan

VenueCentral Conference Hall, BMCTH

Seats30 · first-come, first-served

RegistrationNPR 1,000

Afternoon Session · 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Assessment in Competency-Based Medical Education

In collaboration withPatan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur

VenueCentral Conference Hall, BMCTH

Seats30 · first-come, first-served

RegistrationNPR 1,000

Registration window: 1 July – 15 August 2026. Seats are limited to 30 participants per session and accepted on a first-come, first-served basis — early registration is advised. The fee includes lunch, a stationery kit, and a certificate.

How to register: Scan the QR code or open forms.gle/oLQxoiJEz1toscsk8. Payment details are in the Google form — write “HPEdCON – Your Name” in the payment remarks, then upload a screenshot of the transaction for confirmation. Registration is confirmed only on receipt of payment within the window, and payment is non-refundable. Queries: hpedcon2026@gmail.com.

QR code linking to the HPEd-CON 2026 pre-conference workshop registration form

Scan to register Opens the pre-conference workshop registration form. forms.gle/oLQxoiJEz1toscsk8 ›

International Speakers

Learn from leaders in the field

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Badyal

Professor & Head, Pharmacology · Vice-Principal (Medical Education), CMCL, Ludhiana

MHPE (UK) · FAIMER Fellow (Philadelphia) · Fellow NAMS · Dip. Clinical Research · International Dip. Bioethics & Health Laws.

India

Dr. Purnima Barua

Professor of Microbiology · Medical Superintendent

FAIMER Fellow · Pragjyotishpur Medical College and Hospital, Guwahati, Assam.

India

Organizing Committee

The people behind HPEd-CON 2026

Patrons & Office Bearers

Prof. Dr. Gyanendra Man Singh Karki

Chief Patron

Chairman, BMCTH · Obs & Gynae

Prof. Dr. Santosh U. Kafle

Patron

Principal, BMCTH · Pathology

Prof. Dr. Hem Sagar Rimal

Organizing Chairperson

HOD, HPEd · Pediatrics

Dr. Kopila Agrawal

Organizing Secretary

Associate Professor · Physiology

Dr. Sanzida Khatun

Treasurer

Associate Professor · Anatomy

Scientific Committee

Dr. Manoj Bhattarai

Chair

Associate Professor · Radiology

Dr. Kishor Gurung

Member

Associate Professor · Microbiology

Dr. Parth Guragain

Member

Associate Professor · Community Medicine

Dr. Surya B. Parajuli

Member

Associate Professor · Community Medicine

Heera KC

Member

Assistant Professor · Nursing

Dr. Bhojraj Adhikari

Member

Assistant Professor · Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Pathology, KUSMS

Dr. Bodh Bikram Karki

Member

Consultant · OMF Surgery, Nepal Police Hospital

Registration Committee

Dr. Renu Yadav

Chair

Associate Professor · Physiology

Dr. Karishma Rajbhandari

Member

Additional Professor · Physiology, BPKIHS

Dr. Prachi Bhagat

Member

Assistant Professor · Anatomy, Purbanchal Univ.

Dr. Shisir Pokhrel

Member

Assistant Professor · Microbiology, PoAHS

Dr. Subodh Kumar Yadav

Member

Associate Professor · Anatomy

Dr. Shikha Rizal

Member

Associate Professor · Biochemistry, Nobel Medical College

Logistics & Hospitality

Ruby Sharma

Chair

Assistant Professor · Nursing

Indu Sah

Member

Associate Professor · Nursing

Prem Kumar Gupta

Member

Lecturer · Pharmacology

Ismita Sharma

Member

Assistant Professor · Nursing

Prakash Pokhrel

Member

Administrative Officer · BMCTH

Ganesh Subedi

Member

Estate Manager · BMCTH

Pre-Conference Workshop Coordinators

Dr. Rekha Shah

Coordinator

Assistant Professor · Pharmacology

Dr. Anish Karki

Coordinator

Lecturer · Forensic Medicine

Sponsorship Opportunities

Partner with HPEd-CON 2026

Engage a highly targeted academic and professional audience and demonstrate your commitment to healthcare education.

Direct visibility among healthcare educators and institutional leaders
Enhanced brand recognition in the academic healthcare sector
Professional and institutional collaborations
Showcase products, services, technologies, or innovations
Connect with clinicians, researchers, faculty, and students
Promotional visibility during activities and publications

Title Sponsor

NRS 3,00,000

Prime logo placement on all materials
“Title Sponsor” recognition
Premium exhibition space
Backdrop, website, banners & delegate kit
Full-page souvenir advertisement
Complimentary registrations
Certificate of Appreciation

Platinum Sponsor

NRS 2,00,000

Premium exhibition stall
Logo on website & select materials
Full-page souvenir advertisement
Complimentary registrations
Social-media acknowledgment
Certificate of Appreciation

Gold Sponsor

NRS 1,00,000

Exhibition stall space
Half-page souvenir advertisement
Complimentary registrations
Logo in souvenir & materials
Certificate of Appreciation

Exhibition Partner

Booth

Exhibition booth on conference days
Display products & materials
Logo in conference souvenir
Certificate of Appreciation

Payment & Confirmation

Bank — Machhapuchchhre Bank Ltd.

Account Name — Biratnagar Aspatal Pvt Ltd

Account No. — 0390058805000062

Branch — Biratnagar

Custom sponsorship is also available for delegate kits, the souvenir, awards & certificates, and tea / lunch / dinner sessions. When paying, write “HPEdcon – Your Name” in the remarks, then send the receipt to hpedcon2026@gmail.com and WhatsApp +977 9813052816 for confirmation.

Venue & Accommodation

Biratnagar, eastern Nepal

HPEd-CON 2026 is hosted at Birat Medical College Teaching Hospital (BMCTH), Biratnagar — a modern academic and healthcare environment built for learning, collaboration, and professional networking.

Biratnagar is Nepal's second-largest metropolitan city and a major educational, industrial, and healthcare hub, offering a welcoming blend of urban convenience and local culture.

Weather: Biratnagar is generally warm year-round. Pack light, comfortable clothing suitable for subtropical conditions. Updated weather details will be shared closer to the dates.

Accommodation: Budget, standard, and premium options are available near the venue and city centre, with convenient transport to BMCTH. See the shortlist of recommended hotels and optional side trips below.

✈️By AirBiratnagar Airport — regular domestic flights to/from Kathmandu.
🛣️By RoadWell connected via the East–West Highway and regional networks.
🌏International AccessConnect through Kathmandu, then a short domestic flight to Biratnagar.
🛂From India (Road)Jogbani border crossing (Bihar) is ~12–15 km from the college.
🛫Bagdogra AirportWest Bengal, India — ~130–155 km, about 2.5–3 hrs by road.

Accommodation

Where to stay

A shortlist of hotels in Biratnagar city for participants arranging their own stay. These are not conference-arranged rates — figures below are as quoted by each property, so please confirm directly when booking.

A convenience listing only: these hotels and tour operators are not arranged, vetted, or endorsed by the conference committee. Please confirm rates and availability directly.

BIG Hotel

BB PlanEP Plan

Deluxe Room — bed & breakfast

Single occupancyRs 3,745+

Double occupancyRs 4,445+

Super Deluxe Room — bed & breakfast

Single occupancyRs 4,095+

Double occupancyRs 4,795+

Suite — bed & breakfast

Single / double occupancyRs 9,240+

Deluxe Room — rooms only

Single occupancyRs 3,395+

Double occupancyRs 4,095+

Complimentary airport pick-up and drop, Biratnagar.

Contact9852036072 / 9801303612

Eastern Star

A/C Rooms

Room

A/C Single, per dayRs 2,500

A/C Double, per dayRs 3,000

Meals

Set breakfast, per personRs 475

Veg thali, lunch / dinnerRs 400

Non-veg thali, lunch / dinnerRs 550

13% government VAT added extra on all rates.

Contact9852034626 / 021-474798, 474626

Hotel Asiatique

EP PlanBB Plan

Single Room

EP Plan, rooms onlyRs 2,825

BB Plan, with breakfastRs 3,000

Twin Room

EP Plan, rooms onlyRs 3,500

BB Plan, with breakfastRs 4,000

Mineral water Rs 40. All rates include 13% VAT.

Contact9842307733 / 9764463199 / 021-464051

Airport Hotel

EP PlanBB Plan

Single Room

EP Plan, rooms onlyRs 2,825

BB Plan, with breakfastRs 3,000

Twin Room

EP Plan, rooms onlyRs 3,500

BB Plan, with breakfastRs 4,000

Mineral water Rs 40. All rates include 13% VAT.

Contact9801517733 / 9764463196 / 021-464059

Lemon Tree Premier

Premium

Deluxe Room

Single occupancyRs 7,000

Double occupancyRs 7,800

Premier Room

Single occupancyRs 8,800

Double occupancyRs 9,600

Presidential Suite

Single / double occupancyRs 25,000

Extra meals

Extra bed, with breakfastRs 2,400

Lunch, set / buffetRs 2,000

Dinner, set / buffetRs 3,500

Extra bed subject to availability and room category.

Contact9700000182

Hotel Harrison Palace

BB Plan20% Corporate Discount

Room Category	Local Single (NPR)	Local Double (NPR)	Foreign Single (USD)	Foreign Double (USD)
Standard	6,200	6,900	$80	$95
Deluxe	6,900	7,500	$95	$105
Super Deluxe	8,100	9,300	$105	$120
Executive	9,300	10,600	$120	$135
Club Executive	10,600	11,800	$135	$160
Imperial Suite	14,900	—	$185	—
Royal Suite	18,500	—	$225	—
Presidential Suite	24,800	—	$280	—

Rates on a Bed and Breakfast plan. Column headings reflect the likely intent of the source rate sheet (local single / double) — please confirm with the hotel before circulating. A 20% corporate discount is offered.

Contact985-2031357 / 021-511033

Travel

Side trips from Biratnagar

A few trusted operators offering short 1-night / 2-day escapes, in case you'd like to fit in a site visit before or after the conference. This is only a starting point — you're welcome to explore other operators as well.

Hile Highland Escape

Hile & Dhankuta · 1 Night / 2 Days

Day 1Biratnagar › Bhedetar › Hile

Day 2Hile sightseeing › return to Biratnagar

Twin / triple sharing · Breakfast & dinner · A/C tourist bus · Up to 30 pax

NPR 4,600per person

Shree Antu Sunrise Escape

Shree Antu, Ilam · 1 Night / 2 Days

Day 1Biratnagar › Ilam › Shree Antu

Day 2Sunrise & sightseeing › return to Biratnagar

Twin / triple sharing · Breakfast & dinner · A/C tourist bus · Up to 30 pax

NPR 4,900per person

Janakpur Spiritual Escape

Janakpur · 1 Night / 2 Days

Day 1Biratnagar › Koshi Tappu › Janakpur

Day 2Janakpur sightseeing › return to Biratnagar

Twin / triple sharing · Breakfast & dinner · A/C tourist bus · Up to 30 pax

NPR 5,700per person

Contact Us

Questions? Get in touch

Organizing Secretary

Dr. Kopila Agrawal

✉ office.hpe@biratmedicalcollege.edu.np

☎ +977 9842020168

Treasurer

Dr. Sanzida Khatun

✉ hpedcon2026@gmail.com

☎ +977 9813052816