LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026: Honoring "Inclusive FinTech" Pioneers 📈

LankaPay has announced the 8th edition of Sri Lanka’s premier payment technology awards, scheduled for 24 March 2026. The event recognizes excellence in digital payment innovation across banks, NBFI’s, and ICT/BPM service providers. • Core Theme & Scope: The 2026 theme, "Inclusive FinTech," focuses on expanding financial access to remote communities. The awards evaluate performance data from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025 across 12 categories, including financial inclusivity, digital government payments, and cross-border transactions. • Strategic Importance: The initiative reinforces the ICT/BPM sector's role in national digitalization. By benchmarking secure and convenient payment solutions, the awards support economic stability and the integration of more Sri Lankans into the formal digital economy. • Key Participation & Governance: • Chief Guest: CBSL Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe. • Judging: Led by Rajeeva Bandaranaike (CEO, Colombo Stock Exchange), ensuring a rigorous, independent audit of digital performance. • Partners: Major global players including Mastercard, UnionPay, and Alipay+ are strategic sponsors, signaling international confidence in Sri Lanka's fintech ecosystem. • Public Engagement: Includes an online poll for the "Most Popular Digital Payment Solution of the Year 2025," bridging the gap between high-tech innovation and everyday consumer usage.