Hon. Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eranga Weeraratne, representing the Ministry of Digital Economy as the National Partner of NITC 2025, highlighted the vital role of digital transformation in driving Sri Lanka’s economic growth and empowering citizens through technology.

The event united global and local sponsors, pioneering startups, and visionary speakers who unveiled cutting-edge AI innovations and shared transformative insights, sparking bold ideas, collaborations, and a new era of digital possibilities for the nation.

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"Disrupt asia is a national platform which bridge between policy and startup ecosystem." -Hon. Eranga Weeraratne Deputy Minister of Digital Economy

Why does Disrupt Asia matter more than ever?

Hon. Eranga Weeraratne emphasized that startups are Sri Lanka’s future unicorns, job creators, and exporters of ideas, noting that Disrupt Asia is the way to build a world class innovation ecosystem in the country.

Sri Lanka is gearing up for INFOTEL 2025, the nation’s flagship ICT exhibition, which will be held from November 7 to 9 at the BMICH under the theme “Fueling the Digital Economy.” The exhibition comes at a pivotal moment as the government accelerates its efforts to achieve a USD 15 billion digital economy and expand the benefits of technology to every sector of society through the 100 Days of Digital Programme.

INFOTEL 2025 will bring together more than 300 exhibitors, including leading global technology companies, innovative local startups, academia, and government institutions, creating a powerful platform for collaboration. With over 25,000 visitors expected, including 5,000 students, the event will highlight advances in AI, fintech, cybersecurity, digital health, e-commerce, and education technology, while also showcasing government-led digital initiatives designed to improve governance, public services, and connectivity.

More than just a technology showcase, INFOTEL 2025 represents a movement to build an inclusive and knowledge-driven society. By engaging youth, entrepreneurs, and rural communities, the exhibition will ensure that every citizen has the opportunity to experience firsthand the possibilities of digital transformation and contribute to shaping Sri Lanka’s future as a digitally empowered nation.

Digital for the whole country

Hon. Eng. Eranga Weeraratne, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, shares his thoughts on Sri Lanka’s digital transformation and the role the Sri Lanka Fintech Summit 2025 will play in driving it forward.

This is more than just an event; it’s Sri Lanka’s signature gathering where industry leaders, policymakers, investors, startups, and aspiring talent unite to shape the future of finance and technology. Over two impactful days, the summit will explore key themes spanning blockchain, AI, cryptocurrency, financial innovation, inclusion, regulation, and investment, catalyzing meaningful growth for Sri Lanka’s digital economy.

The Sri Lanka Electricity Commission (TRCSL) officially announced that the Starlink satellite service will start operations in Sri Lanka from this month.

Making a statement to the media today (2), TRCSL Director General Retired Air Wise Marshal Bandula Herath said, after a successful technical field trial conducted to assess service quality and specifications, the primary approval for deploying Starlink equipment in the country. Just like it has been given.

This marks a significant milestone in Sri Lanka's digital transformation journey, and the introduction of highway satellite service will enable broader connections across the country, especially benefiting remote and loan service areas. The service is expected to play a major role in accelerating national digitalization efforts and strengthening internet infrastructure in acceleration with the vision of all of the Digital Economy Ministry's vision for a robust digital growth.

The initiative of this service will make a great job to cover the digital gap, empower citizens and businesses.

Starlink Satellite Internet Service to Launch in Sri Lanka This Month The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has officially announced that Starlink, will commence operations in Sri Lanka starting this month.

In a statement to the media on July 2nd, TRCSL Director General, Retired Air Vice Marshal Bandula Herath, confirmed that the Commission has granted initial approval for the deployment of Starlink equipment in the country, following a successful technical field trial conducted to assess service quality and specifications.

This development marks a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s digital transformation journey. The introduction of high-speed satellite broadband will enable broader connectivity across the island, particularly benefiting remote and underserved regions.

It is expected to play a key role in accelerating national digitalization efforts and strengthening internet infrastructure in line with the Ministry of Digital Economy’s vision for inclusive and resilient digital growth.

The Ministry welcomes this initiative as a powerful step toward bridging the digital divide and empowering citizens and businesses through next-generation connectivity.