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January 17, 2025

SLASSCOM (Sri Lanka Association for Software Services Companies) is thrilled to announce the continuation of its partnership with the Royal Norwegian Embassy. This collaboration builds on a history of impactful programs that have transformed Sri Lanka’s knowledge and innovation sector, focusing on skill development, AI awareness, startups and the empowerment of women tech entrepreneurs. The […]

December 17, 2024

The CEO & Leadership Meeting hosted by SLASSCOM ESG Forum recently bought together business leaders, sustainability advocates, and industry influencers to explore how sustainability can drive growth and innovation within Sri Lanka’s IT and BPM sectors. Themed “Sustainability: A Catalyst for Business Growth and Resilience,” it emphasized the crucial role of ESG principles in shaping a resilient, innovative future […]

December 10, 2024

Nishantha Hettiarachchi, Director of Engineering & Architecture at Sysco LABS, was a panelist in the “AI in Hospitality” session at the recently concluded SLASSCOM AI Asia Summit 2024. Drawing on over 20 years of experience, Nishantha highlighted the critical role of integrating AI into the hospitality and foodservice industries to stay competitive. The session delved […]

November 28, 2024

SLASSCOM, Sri Lanka’s national chamber for the knowledge and innovation sector, warmly congratulates the National People’s Power led by the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on securing a historical mandate and a majority in the parliamentary election whilst also extending best wishes to the newly appointed Cabinet and key government officials. SLASSCOM believes this leadership team marks a […]

November 12, 2024

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

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

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

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

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 […]

SLASSCOM Strengthens Norwegian Partnership to Elevate Sri Lanka’s Tech Ecosystem

SLASSCOM CEO & Leadership Meeting Explores Sustainability as a Key to Innovation and Success in IT/BPM Sector

Nishantha Hettiarachchi at SLASSCOM AI Asia Summit 2024

SLASSCOM Celebrates Key Appointments Driving Digital Transformation in Sri Lanka

ICT Sector Explores Unlocking Value and Funding Opportunities Through the Capital Market

SLASSCOM Congratulates Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya

ZeroPlastic Trail Clean Up Walk’ 24 concludes urging Sri Lanka to make EPR mandatory

Over 25 Key Industry Bodies Unite to Power SLASSCOM’s AI Asia Summit 2024

SLASSCOM Visits IIT Madras to pave the Way for Transformative Growth in Sri Lanka’s IT/BPM Start-Up Ecosystem

Experience the Future of AI at the SLASSCOM AI Asia Summit 2024, Powered by Deloitte