Kathmandu, Nepal – April 30, 2026 The World Book of Records (London) is set to host its prestigious 20th International Summit & Award Ceremony in Kathmandu, Nepal, at the iconic Hotel Yak & Yeti. The grand event will bring together distinguished personalities, record holders, and global leaders from across the world to celebrate excellence and outstanding achievements across diverse fields.

The summit will honor an esteemed group of awardees including Bhairab Bahadur Thapa, Madan Krishna Shrestha (represented by Yaman Sh / Rinku Baj), Dr. Prem Shah, Kalyan Kumar Timilsina, Nepal Snehi Kakha (represented by Sneha Pokharel and Binod Shrestha), Mohit Kumar Karnami, Dr. Shanti Nath Shrestha, Hon’ble Dr. Ojaswee Shrechan, Jacqueline Leigh Lenich, Nepal Kyokushin Seishin Kaikan Karate Association (represented by Ashok Shrestha), Himani Trust (represented by CEO Sangita Khadka), Varun Vanam, Sara Abhijit Bartak, Satya Kala Tamang Lama, Prem Chhetri, Venerable Geshe Tenzin Demchok, Meera Rana, Dr. Prativa Pandey, Basanta Shrestha, Dr. Priya Sharma, and Shova Tamang.

Additional honorees include Basundhara Bhusal, Ravi Jung Lamichhane, Buddhi Buddha Tsering Moktan, Dr. Subash Phuyal, Prisoner’s Assistance Nepal (represented by Subani Ale Magar), Gurpreet Singh, Bishnu Gopal Shrestha, Pradeep Raj Onta, Hon’ble Mingma David Sherpa, Paresh Rughani, Sakar Shrestha, Dr. Satish Shukla, Dr. Raju Dhakal, Sur Bahadur Shrestha, Usha Sherchan, Priya Sigdel, Dr. Pratyaksha Bhardwaj, Deep Tuladhar, Master Aviraj Tiwari, Pratiyush Yadav, and Abhishek Kaushik.

The list further includes Kartik Dance, Tulsi Ghimire, Bharat Basnet, Nicholas Pandey, Dr. Vipulkumar Umedbhai Chaudhary, Yadav Lal Kayastha, Dr. Sudip Shrestha, Dolly Gurung, Dr. Sumeet Suseelan, Rojin Shakya, Hon’ble Dr. Dhananjaya Regmi, Dr. Malini Eaganathan, Aarya Nikee Thinnaluri, Hon’ Sandeep Rana, Nepal Cancer Niwaran Pratisthan, Gyani Shova Tuladhar, Maharishi Pandit Raman Trivedi, Sumit Kumar and Reshu Singla, Samiksha Rai, Sanjeev Dubey, Aparna Dubey, Saurav Rimal, Manoj Dumaru Shrestha, and Dr. Prem Shah.

The ceremony will also recognize organizations and individuals such as Swift Holidays, Min Raj Adhikari, Lord of the Drinks (LOD), Nepal Women’s Wrestling Foundation, Milan Gurung, Sangita Shrestha Einhaus, OSR Digital Nepal, Sairam Pictures, Dr. Adarsha Kumar Singh, Nima Chhiring Sherpa, Manisha Koirala, Nirnaya NSK Tour for Education, Hotel Yak & Yeti, Mohit Sharma, International Sound Services (ISS), Sankalp Shah, Jasvir Singh Shinda and Krishna Rani, Vikram Trivedi, Sanjay Shukla, Parizat Nesting Home, Karma Tenzing Gurung, Rameshwar Aryal, Udaya Shumsher Rana, Rajesh Shukla, Dr. Priyanka Shukla, Dr. Rajeev Shrivastav, Dr. Tithi Bhalla, Apoorva Menon, Vivek Jain, Gaurav Sharma, Sandeep Somani, Lamsal Sudhan, and Dr. Madhur Temle.

The summit will feature an engaging program including cultural performances, keynote sessions, and award presentations, providing a global platform for networking, inspiration, and collaboration. Set against Nepal’s rich cultural heritage and the breathtaking Himalayan backdrop, the event promises a unique blend of tradition and international recognition.

Speaking on the occasion, CEO Santosh Shukla stated, “The 20th edition marks a significant milestone in our journey of acknowledging talent and inspiring future generations.”

The summit is expected to attract wide international participation, reinforcing the organization’s mission to celebrate human excellence and achievement worldwide.