📈 CSSL Appoints 2026 Council Amid 50th Anniversary Milestone

The Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL), the apex body for the ICT/BPM sector, transitioned to its new leadership for 2026 during its 37th AGM. The appointment coincides with the society’s Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years of driving Sri Lanka’s digital transformation. • New Leadership: The 2026 Council is led by President L.G. Heshan Karunaratne, supported by Vice President Indika De Zoysa and Secretary Udesh I.W. Seneviratne. The team includes experts in software engineering, AI, cybersecurity, and digital governance. • Key Achievements & Growth: • Membership: Welcomed nearly 200 new members (professional, associate, and student) in the past year. • Flagship Events: The 43rd National Information Technology Conference (NITC) achieved a record 2,000+ professional engagements. • Youth Development: Launched the 6th GenZ chapter (ESU), focusing on nurturing future-ready ICT talent. • Strategic Initiatives: • Legal-Tech Synergy: Signed an MoU with the Bar Association of Sri Lanka and hosted the "Law in the Digital Pulse" conference to bridge technology and legal frameworks. • Infrastructure: Opened a refurbished Secretariat to support governance and professional delivery. • Vision: The council aims to advance "Society 5.0," focusing on human-centric technology to boost national productivity and quality of life. The 2026 Council is positioned to lead Sri Lanka’s ICT community through a defining year of reflection and digital expansion.