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Digiecon Global Investment Summit 2024 is scheduled happen on the 25th of June in Colombo & The Media Conference about this event was held at the President’s Media Center.

DigiEcon Global Investment Summit 2024 will focus on connecting domestic and foreign investors with Sri Lanka’s leading tech startups, allowing them to showcase their innovative products and services.

It will also facilitate knowledge sharing between the government and industry, thereby supporting the vision of Sri Lanka becoming a digital-first nation.

The summit will include a host of activities, such as keynote address by subject matter experts, panel discussions involving government and industry representatives, and one-to-one interactions between investors and startups. The event will delve into subjects, such as emerging technologies, fintech, and the potential of the digital economy.

his summit is a must-attend for investors, innovators, and policymakers interested in Sri Lanka's thriving tech scene. Ministry of Technology of Sri Lanka is organizing the event in association with Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sri Lanka Ministry of Investment Promotions & also Finance Ministry.

The event will be powered by Mastercard and the industry partners for the event will be Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL), BCS The Chartered Institute for IT (Sri Lanka Section), SLASSCOM and FITIS.

The Ministry of Technology proudly announced the successful launch of AI Clubs in Schools, marking a significant step towards enhancing AI literacy among young students. The initiative, part of the National AI Strategy 2024-2028, aims to promote AI knowledge and skills, preparing students for a future where AI competencies will be crucial for success.

The initiative is a collaborative effort involving the Ministry of Technology, the Ministry of Education, AIClub, SLASSCOM, and IronOne. Dr. Nisha Talagala, a world-renowned pioneer in AI literacy and the CEO of AIClub, leads the programme. Her extensive experience and leadership are pivotal to the success of this initiative. Hon Kanaka Herath addressing the gathering said “Our National AI Strategy is a five-year roadmap designed to address the challenges of AI adoption and take AI to the grassroots level. The Ministry of Technology is launching AI clubs in schools nationwide along with the Ministry of Education to promote AI literacy and innovation, with the aim of creating a thriving AI ecosystem in Sri Lanka that benefits all sectors of society.”

The combination of this world-class platform, the expertise of AIClub, the involvement of the private sector and development agencies, and the strong leadership and commitment from policymakers and administrators positions Sri Lanka to be on par with advanced countries in AI literacy at the school level if the pilot program is successfully scaled up. The vision is for all schools in Sri Lanka, across all parts of the country, and covering all demographics, to have access to AI education.

The event was graced by the Minister of Education Hon. (Dr.) Susil Premajayantha, the State Minister of Technology Hon. Kanaka Herath, Chairman of the National AI Committee Dr. Romesh Ranawana, CEO of AI Club Dr. Nisha Talagala, Secretary of Ministry of Education Ms. Thilaka Jayasundara and Secretary Ministry of Technology Dr. Dharmasri Kumaratunge. Further, many dignitaries from both government and private sectors attended the event & it was witnessed by over 300 school students.

Digiecon Global Investment Summit 2024 is scheduled happen on the 25th of June in Colombo & The Media Conference about this event was held at the President’s Media Center.

DigiEcon Global Investment Summit 2024 will focus on connecting domestic and foreign investors with Sri Lanka’s leading tech startups, allowing them to showcase their innovative products and services.

It will also facilitate knowledge sharing between the government and industry, thereby supporting the vision of Sri Lanka becoming a digital-first nation.

The summit will include a host of activities, such as keynote address by subject matter experts, panel discussions involving government and industry representatives, and one-to-one interactions between investors and startups. The event will delve into subjects, such as emerging technologies, fintech, and the potential of the digital economy.

his summit is a must-attend for investors, innovators, and policymakers interested in Sri Lanka's thriving tech scene. Ministry of Technology of Sri Lanka is organizing the event in association with Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sri Lanka Ministry of Investment Promotions & also Finance Ministry.

The event will be powered by Mastercard and the industry partners for the event will be Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL), BCS The Chartered Institute for IT (Sri Lanka Section), SLASSCOM and FITIS.