Dasho Chewang Rinzin
Vice Chancellor
Royal University of Bhutan
Keynote Speaker

Dash Chewang Rinzin was appointed as the Vice Chancellor of the Royal University of Bhutan by His Majesty The King on 20th December 2024. Prior to this appointment, he served as the Director of the Royal Institute for Governance and Strategic Studies (RIGSS) and concurrently as a Dy. Chamberlain to His Majesty The King. He worked at the institute for 11 years (2013-2024) and was its founding director.
Dasho Chewang started his career as an engineer at the Bhutan Standards Bureau (BSB) where he served for 11 years (2002-2013). While at BSB, he was a member of the core negotiating team for Bhutan’s accession to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) as the expert on Technical Barriers to Trade.
Dasho Chewang has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Kerala in India and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore.

Mr. Ujjwal Deep Dahal is the Chief Executive Officer of Druk Holding and Investments Ltd. (DHI), where he spearheads a team of national and international experts in DHI’s 10X Journey. His strategic initiatives are to work collaboratively with all stakeholders and integrate technology and sustainability into the company’s investment strategy. With a background in engineering and business management, combined with his experience as a Fulbright Humphrey Fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), he is playing an instrumental role in guiding Bhutan into the digital age and fostering an innovation-driven economy.
Prior to joining DHI, Ujjwal spent more than 14 years with Bhutan Power Corporation, where he progressively grew his position to the role of General Manager.
Ujjwal's expertise spans technology and innovation, with a focus on Change Management, Corporate Strategy, energy systems, and next-generation technologies. His strategic vision and commitment to leveraging technology to drive exponential growth are central to DHI’s portfolio, investment, and innovation strategies.
He holds a Master of Science from the University of New Brunswick (Canada), a Bachelor of Engineering from PSG College of Technology (India), and an MBA from the Quantic School of Business (Online). Ujjwal is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from PMI, USA. His diverse educational background and professional experience position him well to drive impactful change and innovation at DHI.

Ujjwal Deep Dahal (PMP)
Chief Executive Officer
Druk Holding and Investments Ltd.
Keynote Speaker

Conference Chair

Convener

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, on-line onboarding of customers, and so on.

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.