Mastercard comes on board as Strategic Partner for LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2025

From left: Mastercard Director – Account Management Mahesha Amarasuriya, Country Manger – Sri Lanka and Maldives Sandun Hapugoda, LankaPay CEO Channa de Silva, and Deputy CEO Dinuka Perera 

Mastercard has come on board as the Strategic Partner for LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2025, Sri Lanka’s premier awards ceremony dedicated to recognising and celebrating pioneers in payment technology innovation. 

Launched in 2017, the LankaPay Technnovation Awards provides a unified platform for financial institutions and fintechs to shape the future of financial services in the country.

The seventh edition of the awards ceremony will be held tomorrow at the Ballroom, Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo. The Chief Guest for the event will be Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, while the Guests of Honour will be Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eng. Eranga Weeraratne and Chief Adviser to the President on Digital Economy Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya.  Over 500 key players from the financial sector, Government officials, and policymakers are expected to attend the event.

Mastercard, a leading technology company in the global payments industry, coming on board as the Strategic Partner for LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2025 underscores both organisations’ commitment to advancing digital and financial inclusion in Sri Lanka. Mastercard has been at the forefront of financial technology innovation while driving digital transformation globally. Through its expertise and technology-driven solutions, the company continues to play a key role in shaping Sri Lanka’s digital payments landscape, ensuring seamless, secure, and efficient transactions.

Mastercard Country Manager – Sri Lanka and Maldives Sandun Hapugoda said: “Mastercard is delighted to join LankaPay as the Strategic Partner for the Technnovation Awards 2025. This association highlights Mastercard’s commitment to support Sri Lanka’s digital transformation journey by recognising the organisations that push the boundaries to enable and promote digital financial transactions, furthering financial inclusion and powering sustainable economic growth.”

The partnership with Mastercard supports LankaPay’s efforts to create a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative financial ecosystem. By bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and technology pioneers, the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2025 aims to foster transformative growth in the digital economy of the country.

As Sri Lanka moves towards a less-cash economy, events of this magnitude play a crucial role in promoting digital payment adoption and fostering financial inclusion and collaboration among industry players.