08/08/2026
Dream Comes True!
🙏 Heartfelt Gratitude to Everyone Who Made ICAP 2026 Possible.
As we conclude the First International Conference on Applied Psychology (ICAP 2026), held in Kathmandu from August 6–8, 2026, I am filled with immense gratitude and pride.
This historic first conference would not have been possible without the dedication, trust, teamwork, and tireless support of so many wonderful people and organizations.
❤️ First and foremost, my deepest gratitude to my better half, Jyotshna Dangi , for your unwavering support, patience, encouragement, and tireless contribution throughout this journey. Your support gave me the strength to keep moving forward and make this dream a reality.
A very special thank you to Anush Subedi for your countless efforts, constant support, and commitment in helping make ICAP 2026 happen.
My sincere appreciation to our Chaiman sir, Principal Sir, Finance Director Navin Jha Sir, Vice Principal Chhatr Karki, Coordinator Rusali Karki, Navin Parki, Bhuju sir Hirdya Pant, Dawa Sherpa, and everyone who worked tirelessly behind the scenes.
🌿 Heartfelt appreciation to:
* Scientific Committee members
* Organizing Committee members
* Reviewers
* Volunteers
* Keynote Speakers
* Invited Speakers
* Paper Presenters
* Poster Presenters
* International Delegates
* All 245 delegates from 22 countries
* Authors of 165 papers
Your knowledge, perspectives, enthusiasm, and commitment made ICAP 2026 a truly meaningful platform for learning, dialogue, collaboration, and advancement in 1st International Conference on Applied Psychology, Kathmandu Nepal
🙏 Special thanks to our sponsors and supporting organizations:
MRS Traders | Neelkam Publication | WorldLink Communications | TPO Nepal | NEPAN | Therapy Ghar | UGC Nepal
Your support and partnership were instrumental in making this conference successful.
ICAP 2026 was the First International Conference on Applied Psychology, organized by National College in collaboration with the Association of Psychologists in Nepal, Psychdesk Foundation, and Kathmandu University.
The conference theme, Behavioral Science Advancement: A Multidisciplinary and Cross-Cultural Perspective,” brought together diverse perspectives from psychology, behavioral science, and mental health, emphasizing the importance of culture, context, collaboration, and lived experience.
✨ 245 delegates | 22 countries | 165 papers | One shared vision for advancing psychology
As the Organizing Secretary of ICAP 2026, I feel deeply honored to have been part of this historic journey.
Dr. Narendra Singh Thagunna, PhD
Organizing Secretary, ICAP 2026
Founder Vice President, Association of Psychologists in Nepal (Apn Nepal )
Founder, Psychdesk Foundation Psychdesk Foundation
Senior Faculty, National College & Kathmandu University
This is not simply the conclusion of three days—it is the beginning of new collaborations, friendships, research, ideas, and possibilities.
To everyone who contributed, supported, encouraged, participated, volunteered, reviewed, presented, sponsored, or believed in this vision:
THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART. 🙏❤️
We made it happen—together.
