FITIS Re-elects Dr. Dayan Rajapakse to Lead Sri Lanka’s Digital Strategy 📈

The Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS) held its AGM on April 22, re-electing Dr. Dayan Rajapakse as Chairman for a second consecutive term. The event emphasized a unified push toward the Digital Economy 2030 agenda. • Strategic Focus: The leadership priority for the 2026/27 term centers on capacity building, infrastructure expansion, and enhancing Digital Trust to drive national transformation. • Public-Private Synergy: The Ministry of Digital Economy reaffirmed its partnership with the ICT/BPM sector to empower local tech enterprises and foster regional innovation hubs. • Sectoral Leadership: The newly confirmed board represents a diverse spectrum of the tech ecosystem, including: • ICT Infrastructure: Led by Hasalaka De Silva (Trident Corp). • Software: Led by Rikaz Moin (DMS Software Technologies). • Education & Training: Led by Chaminda Ranasinghe (ECU Sri Lanka). • Digital Services & Trust: Focused on scaling financial technology and cybersecurity through partnerships with Lanka Pay and major banking institutions. • Economic Impact: FITIS aims to cement Sri Lanka’s position as a premier regional technology hub, focusing on initiatives that increase the digital economy's contribution to national GDP and employment.