Center for Information and Communication Technology for Development
ICT for Empowerment and Development
Workshop on Delay Tolerant Solutions for Environmental Monitoring and AIoT Workshop for Trainers.
Both workshop has been conducted in Prime College Kathmandu Nepal with ICTP, IPNSIG, Google, Prime College, NREN, EDGE AI Foundation.
Workshop on Delay-Tolerant Networks (DTN) Solutions for Environmental Monitoring,
May 11-15 2026.
Delay-Tolerant Networks (DTNs) support reliable data collection in extreme environments, essential for ecological, pollution, and disaster science, especially in Asia’s remote or rural regions with frequent disasters and sparse infrastructure.
DTNs provide a robust solution for reliable data gathering and transmission in environments that face significant connectivity challenges or disruptions. DTNs are invaluable for scientists engaged in ecological preservation, pollution monitoring, and emergency response operations, as these fields often require seamless information flow in areas with little or no communication infrastructure. Their importance is particularly pronounced in Asia, a continent marked by vast, sparsely populated regions, recurrent natural disasters, and underdeveloped rural infrastructure. By enabling interventions and monitoring in these hard-to-reach locations, DTNs support better decision-making and more effective protection of environmental and human health.
Topics:
- Introduction to Delay-Tolerant Networks (DTNs)
- Applications of DTNs in Environmental Monitoring
- DTN Network Design and Optimization
- Mobile Nodes and Data Mules
- Environmental Challenges and Adaptations
- Low-power design
- Basic know-how about antennas and radio coverage
- Real-Time Monitoring and Early Warning Systems
Speakers:
Vint Cerf, USA
Scott Burleigh, USA
Laura Chappell, USA
Mahabir Pun, Nepal
Samo Grasic, Sweden
Suraj Dangol, Nepal
https://www.ipnsig.org/
https://www.ictp.it
Directors:
Marco Zennaro, ICTP, Italy
SamoGrasic, ICTP, Italy
Prashant Manandhar, Center for Information and Communication Technology for Development, USA
Pavan Shakya, Center for Information and Communication Technology for Development, Nepal
Rajan Parajuli, Nepal Research and Education Network, Nepal
Rolisha Sthapit, Prime College, Nepal
DTNs provide a robust solution for reliable data gathering and transmission in environments that face significant connectivity challenges or disruptions. DTNs are invaluable for scientists engaged in ecological preservation, pollution monitoring, and emergency response operations, as these fields often require seamless information flow in areas with little or no communication infrastructure. Their importance is particularly pronounced in Asia, a continent marked by vast, sparsely populated regions, recurrent natural disasters, and underdeveloped rural infrastructure. By enabling interventions and monitoring in these hard-to-reach locations, DTNs support better decision-making and more effective protection of environmental and human health.
Topics:
- Introduction to Delay-Tolerant Networks (DTNs)
- Applications of DTNs in Environmental Monitoring
- DTN Network Design and Optimization
- Mobile Nodes and Data Mules
- Environmental Challenges and Adaptations
- Low-power design
- Basic know-how about antennas and radio coverage
- Real-Time Monitoring and Early Warning Systems
Speakers:
Vint Cerf, USA
Scott Burleigh, USA
Laura Chappell, USA
Mahabir Pun, Nepal
Samo Grasic, Sweden
Suraj Dangol, Nepal
https://www.ipnsig.org/
https://www.ictp.it
Directors:
Marco Zennaro, ICTP, Italy
SamoGrasic, ICTP, Italy
Prashant Manandhar, Center for Information and Communication Technology for Development, USA
Pavan Shakya, Center for Information and Communication Technology for Development, Nepal
Rajan Parajuli, Nepal Research and Education Network, Nepal
Rolisha Sthapit, Prime College, Nepal
AIoT workshop for Trainers, May 16-18 2026.
This workshop designed to equip participants with both foundational knowledge and practical skills in deploying intelligent edge-based systems for early warning and real-time monitoring applications.
The program specifically targets individuals who are committed to contributing to upcoming AIoT projects and are capable of cascading their knowledge by conducting at least two follow-up training workshops annually.
Participants gain hands-on experience in integrating Artificial Intelligence with IoT (AIoT) technologies, enabling them to design, deploy, and scale solutions tailored to real-world challenges such as disaster risk reduction, environmental monitoring, and smart infrastructure.
The workshop covered the following core areas:
- Introduction to EdgeAI and TinyML
- Deploying Machine Learning Models on Edge Devices
- Computer Vision in TinyML
- Introduction to LoRaWAN for EdgeAI
- Keyword Spotting
- Introduction to MQTT
- Case Studies and Applications: Real-Time Monitoring and Early Warning Systems
Speakers:
Marco Zennaro, ICTP, Italy
Prashant Manandhar, Center for Information and Communication Technology for Development, USA
Gaurab Raj Upadhaya, Center for Information and Communication Technology for Development, USA
NpIX
NREN
The program specifically targets individuals who are committed to contributing to upcoming AIoT projects and are capable of cascading their knowledge by conducting at least two follow-up training workshops annually.
Participants gain hands-on experience in integrating Artificial Intelligence with IoT (AIoT) technologies, enabling them to design, deploy, and scale solutions tailored to real-world challenges such as disaster risk reduction, environmental monitoring, and smart infrastructure.
The workshop covered the following core areas:
- Introduction to EdgeAI and TinyML
- Deploying Machine Learning Models on Edge Devices
- Computer Vision in TinyML
- Introduction to LoRaWAN for EdgeAI
- Keyword Spotting
- Introduction to MQTT
- Case Studies and Applications: Real-Time Monitoring and Early Warning Systems
Speakers:
Marco Zennaro, ICTP, Italy
Prashant Manandhar, Center for Information and Communication Technology for Development, USA
Gaurab Raj Upadhaya, Center for Information and Communication Technology for Development, USA
NpIX
NREN
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