Conference Chair

Co-Chair

Convener

College of Science and Technology, Royal University of Bhutan 

About College of Science and Technology (CST):

College of Science and Technology was first established in the year 1972 as Royal Bhutan Polytechnic at Dewathang, Samdrup Jongkhar offering diploma courses in Civil and Electrical Engineering. The institute was relocated to its current location at Rinchending, Phuentsholing, Chukha in the year 2000 and in 2001, the institute started offering bachelors in Civil and Electrical engineering, becoming the first institution in Bhutan to offer Bachelor's degrees. In 2006, the name of the institute was changed to College of Science and Technology.

Today, the College offers Master of Engineering in Renewable Energy, Masters in Construction Management and undergraduate engineering programme in Civil, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Information Technology, Engineering Geology, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Water Resource Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Architecture.  All the academic programmes offered by the College are validated and adopted by the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) and National Accreditation Council of Bhutan.

To fulfill its vision and mission, the college actively engages in international projects and has established multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with reputed universities worldwide. CST remains committed to expanding such collaborative efforts and enhancing its global presence by attracting a growing number of international students.

Construction Development Corporation Limited

About Construction Development Corporation Limited  (CDCL):

Construction Development Corporation Limited (CDCL) was the mechanical Division of the Department of Roads under the Ministry of works and Human Settlement (MoWHS). On July 1, 2006, it was delinked from the Ministry to function as self-sustaining commercial unit. In Dec 2009, CDCL was Incorporated under the Companies Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, leading to it becoming a full-fledged state-owned enterprise. Subsequently in 2015, CDCL joined the many companies under Druk Holding and Investments (DHI), Government’s Investment arm.

Construction Development Corporation Limited (CDCL) has evolved within short span from being a miniscule division under the Ministry to a well-established public sector construction company with strong credentials in construction of roads, bridges and buildings. With vibrant corporate culture already imbued under the leadership of dynamic and farsighted composition of Board members, the company has entered successfully in hydropower projects and power transmission lines from 2016.

As the state-own contractor, CDCL conducts itself within the core values of Excellence, Leadership, Integrity, Teamwork, Entrepreneurship and Safety (ELITES), which is dear to all its employees. About 210 different projects including Bailey bridges are completed and handed over to the clients successfully and many are at various stages to completion. With the evolving time, CDCL has to drive the construction industry in taking it to the next level.

Bhutan National Bank

About Bhutan National Bank (BNB):
Established in 1997, BNB has grown into a leading financial institute in Bhutan, committed to driving economic growth and financial inclusion. With a vision to provide innovative banking solutions, BNB has been a trusted partner for individuals, businesses, and institutions. BNB has its presence and coverage across the country.

With a strong foundation built on reliability, customer-centric services, and technological advancements, BNB offers a wide range of financial products, including corporate and retail banking, and digital banking solutions. It was the first Bank to launch many new innovative products such as the Core Banking Solution (CBS), Automated Teller Machine (ATM), card services, digital banking App (mPay), customer loyalty program and on-line onboarding of customers.

BNB's commitment to excellence has been recognized at the ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave & Awards by conferring BNB with the 'Best Bank in Bhutan' award for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024.

Collaborations with the College of Science and Technology (CST):
Besides being a key player in Bhutan’s financial sector, the bank also actively supports sustainable development and corporate social responsibility initiatives. BNB launched its Scholarship program in May 2024, in partnership with the CST, to support the financially disadvantaged students for their higher studies. The program offers scholarship for two students pursuing Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology, in the CST. What is even more significant is that BNB will be offering employment opportunities to these students after they complete their studies.

Latest initiatives:
In November 2024, BNB unveiled the BNB Loyalty Program, first of its kind in the country. This initiative rewards customers for engaging in various banking activities across BNB's digital banking ecosystem, including QR payments, ATM withdrawals, POS transactions, internet banking, and agency banking. Features like 'Cashback Quest' offer incentives to customers for using services such as mobile recharges and loan repayments, while “Top user challenge” and “Number of years Banked” plays crucial roles in the Bank’s customer retention endeavor. BNB is proud to sponsor the 3rd international conference on Science, Engineering and Technology, reinforcing its commitment to fostering global collaboration and economic progress.

Druk Holding and Investment

About Druk Holding & Investments Ltd. (DHI)

DHI’s vision is to be the leading wealth management and creation organization that enables Bhutan to transform into a globally competitive economy, while its mission is to safeguard and enhance Bhutan’s national wealth for all generations. DHI aims to grow its assets tenfold by 2040, in alignment with Bhutan’s strategic initiatives such as the Gelephu Mindfulness City. Its transformation is anchored in three core strategies:

• Portfolio Optimization: Strengthening governance and efficiency across 24 subsidiaries through restructuring, strategic investments, and streamlined capital allocation.

• Targeted Investment: Prioritizing high-impact sectors like energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, mining, and global securities.

• Innovation-Driven Growth: Building a future-ready economy through technology, deep-tech ventures, and a thriving startup ecosystem.

These strategies are underpinned by robust financing, cutting-edge technology, and empowered human capital—enabling DHI to drive Bhutan’s economic diversification, global competitiveness, and innovation-led sustainable growth.