‘Sri Lanka AI Week 2026’ launched with theme ‘AI Amplified’ by Ministry of Digital Economy and SLT-MOBITEL
Building on the success of Sri Lanka’s first-ever National AI Expo & Conference held last year, the Ministry of Digital Economy of Sri Lanka and SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider, announced ‘Sri Lanka AI Week 2026’, an initiative designed to transform the country’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) ambition into measurable impact. Through thought-provoking discussions, showcases […]
The Ministry of Digital Economy and SLT-MOBITEL have launched 'Sri Lanka AI Week 2026' with the theme 'AI Amplified'. This initiative aims to turn the country's AI ambitions into real results by bringing together policymakers, businesses, researchers, startups, and students. The week-long event, scheduled from 28 September to 4 October 2026, will be held in various locations across Colombo.
It will include four major events: the AI Leaders Night, an AI Conference, the AI Expo, and the National AI Awards. The AI Leaders Night will be a special networking dinner for global leaders, policymakers, and C-suite executives. The AI Conference will feature keynotes, panel discussions, and workshops on AI policy, enterprise transformation, and emerging technologies.
The AI Expo, open to the public, will showcase practical AI solutions across key industries. The awards will recognize excellence in AI among enterprises, startups, academia, and the public sector in over 16 sectors. The press conference emphasized AI's crucial role in Sri Lanka's digital transformation and promised more progress in the coming year.
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