SLASSCOM to hold networking session between IT industry and Lankan expats

SLASSCOM, the IT/BPO and knowledge services industry trade chamber, has organised an open house targeted at Sri Lankan expatriates here on holiday to mingle with the industry champions who have taken advantage of the unique opportunities for IT/BPO and KPO in Sri Lanka.

Many Sri Lankan IT/BPO and knowledge services industry companies are looking for seasoned, well experienced professionals abroad to return home and help expand their operations. AT Kearney identifies Sri Lanka as a ‘hidden gem’ for outsourcing.

The country has now moved up to 79th in the Forbes list of best countries for business. The IFC-World Bank annual Ease of Doing Business Index placed Sri Lanka as among world’s 10 most improved nations. Sri Lanka claimed South Asia’s highest spot in the global ease of doing business ranking, at 81 out of 185 economies.

The industry open house, which is a free networking event, will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, 20 December 2012 at the Bay Leaf located at Gregory’s Road, Colombo 7, followed by the annual SLASSCOM holiday party for which tickets priced at Rs. 2,000 can be purchased online at tickets.lk. Those interested can contact [email protected] or the SLASSCOM Corporate Office on +94117884460 to register.

SLASSCOM acts as the catalyst of growth for the Sri Lankan IT and BPO industry by facilitating trade and business, propagation of education and employment, encouragement of research and innovation, and by supporting the creation of a progressive national policy framework.