SLASSCOM Country Partner at NASSCOM Technology and Leadership Forum 2025

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The Sri Lanka Association for Software Services Companies (SLASSCOM) has announced its participation at the NASSCOM Technology and Leadership Forum (NTLF) 2025, set to take place in Mumbai, India, from 24 to 25 February.

This prestigious forum, themed “Navigating Disruption in a Connected World,” is one of the largest global gatherings of technology leaders, innovators, and policymakers, providing a vital platform to explore the future of technology, leadership, and innovation.

Showcasing Sri Lanka’s thriving tech ecosystem, Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eng. Eranga Weeraratne, Presidential Chief Adviser on Digital Economy Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya, and SLASSCOM Chairman Nishan Mendis will lead a high-profile delegation of industry leaders, representing some of the country’s most influential IT/BPM firms. Dr. Wijayasuriya will share his expertise on the global stage, reinforcing Sri Lanka’s position as a forward-thinking tech hub delivering world-class solutions.

Sri Lanka’s participation in the forum highlights its commitment to positioning the nation as a key player in global tech and strengthening ties with India’s tech ecosystem. As Country Partner for Day 2, SLASSCOM will showcase Sri Lanka’s growing tech impact in IT and BPM. This reinforces the country’s reputation as the “Island of Ingenuity,” a hub of talent, innovation, and digital excellence, aligning with SLASSCOM’s mission to solidify Sri Lanka’s role in the global tech landscape.

The delegation will feature prominent IT, BPM, and CXO leaders, representing some of Sri Lanka’s most influential technology firms, including Deloitte Advisory Services Sri Lanka, 99x Product Engineering, Dialog Axiata, hSenid Business Solutions, Hexaware Technologies Sri Lanka, Talliance, Virtusa, Orel IT, Simcentric Technologies, Innodata Lanka, Covalent Systems, Inivos Technology, Mitra Innovation, Orion City Sri Lanka, Veracity AI, and Wiley Sri Lanka. Their participation underscores Sri Lanka’s growing role in the global technology ecosystem and its ability to drive innovation through strategic collaborations.

SLASSCOM’s engagement at the NTLF 2025 will focus on strengthening partnerships between Sri Lanka and India’s thriving IT industry. The delegation will explore avenues for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and cross-border partnerships, fostering opportunities that will benefit both nations and enhance Sri Lanka’s role in South Asia’s tech landscape.

SLASSCOM is urging Sri Lankan businesses to unite in promoting Sri Lanka as a premier destination for tech investment and innovation.

Mendis emphasised the significance of this opportunity, saying: “We are excited to engage with global stakeholders and showcase the exceptional capabilities of Sri Lanka’s technology ecosystem. Our participation at the NTLF 2025 is a chance to demonstrate our expertise, reinforcing Sri Lanka as a trusted partner for digital transformation.”

As part of this effort, SLASSCOM is championing Sri Lanka’s position as the “Island of Ingenuity,” promoting the country’s unique strengths in delivering world-class technology solutions and fostering global partnerships.

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