November 12, 2024
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4min
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) together with SLASSCOM and FITIS, recently hosted a forum titled ‘Unlocking Value via Capital Markets and Funding Options for the IT Sector’.  The forum aimed to empower companies in the ICT sector by exploring alternative funding sources and raising awareness about the process […]

November 10, 2024
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2min
SLASSCOM extends its warmest congratulations to Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya as he steps into a pivotal role to lead Sri Lanka’s digital economy agenda. Dr. Hans’s contributions as Chief Executive Officer Telecommunications Business & Group Executive Director at Axiata Group Bhd have been transformative, and we are excited to see his commitment to empowering Sri Lanka’s […]

November 6, 2024
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3min
The ZeroPlastic Trail Clean Up Walk’ 24 concluded recently has proven to be a transformative movement across Sri Lanka, mobilizing over 11,000 volunteers in more than 130 cleanup walks partnered and initiated nationwide. Over 25,000 kgs of plastic and polythene removed from surroundings. With a call to action for sustainable change, ZeroPlastic urged the government, […]

October 31, 2024
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5min
SLASSCOM’s AI Asia Summit 2024, powered by Deloitte, will make its much-anticipated return on November 5th, 2024, as the premier event uniting AI enthusiasts, innovators, and business leaders from across Asia. Recognizing the transformative role AI will play across all industries, this year’s summit is backed by a robust coalition of industry associations, chambers, and […]

October 28, 2024
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SLASSCOM recently organized an industry visit to the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), Pravartak Research Park, marking a pivotal step in strengthening the ties between Sri Lanka’s Knowledge and Innovation (IT&BPM) industry and one of India’s foremost technological institutions. The delegation included notable industry leaders such as Nishan Mendis, Chairman of SLASSCOM […]

October 24, 2024
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The SLASSCOM AI Asia Summit 2024 is set to return on November 5, 2024, as the premier event for AI enthusiasts, innovators, and business leaders across Asia. Powered by Deloitte, this year’s event promises cutting-edge keynotes, insightful panel discussions, and hands-on breakout sessions that will explore AI’s transformative impact on various industries.     Since […]

October 21, 2024
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SLASSCOM recently concluded its highly anticipated Mega Mind Quiz Show 2024 this  October, that brought together teams from member companies for a night of friendly competition in a vibrant atmosphere. The event enhanced member engagement, fostering collaboration and networking and offered a fun and competitive platform that encouraged camaraderie and teamwork in a relaxed environment. […]

September 24, 2024
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The Sri Lanka Association of Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) extends its heartfelt congratulations to H.E. Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election as the President of Sri Lanka. Having handed over our strategic policy document “Igniting Knowledge, Inspiring Growth” to him prior to the elections, we are eager to continue working closely with his administration to ensure […]

September 19, 2024
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The SLASSCOM Mega Mind Quiz Show 2024, promises to deliver an evening brimming with brain-teasing excitement and networking opportunities. This highly anticipated event is crafted to elevate member engagement and foster collaboration across the tech community. The quiz will feature rounds that test participants’ knowledge that include current affairs & global politics, general knowledge, technology […]

September 16, 2024
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SLASSCOM, the national chamber for the Knowledge and Innovation (IT&BPM) industry in Sri Lanka, recently handed over its strategic policy document titled “Igniting Knowledge, Inspiring Growth” to the country’s leading presidential candidates: President Ranil Wickremasinghe Sajith Premadasa (SJB), Anura Kumara Dissanayake (NPP), and the General Secretary and representatives of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP).     […]


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