SLASSCOM Women in Tech 2026: Driving Diversity in the Digital Economy 📈

The ICT/BPM sector gears up for the fourth edition of the Women in Tech Conference, scheduled for March 26, 2026, at Shangri-La Colombo. Organized by the SLASSCOM Women Technopreneurs Forum, the event aligns with International Women’s Day to promote inclusive leadership. • Conference Overview: Transitioning into a full-day experience, the event builds on a consistent track record of over 300 participants per edition. • Core Focus: The 2026 theme centers on "future-ready leadership," leveraging AI and emerging technologies as catalysts for inclusion and workplace transformation. • Key Speakers: Featured keynote by Sindhu Gangadharan (MD of SAP Labs India & Nasscom Chairperson), alongside influential local policymakers and technopreneurs. • Economic Context: The initiative aims to strengthen Sri Lanka’s digital economy by enhancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) commitments, which are vital for talent retention and global employer branding. • Strategic Goals: Unlocking innovation through diversity and equipping the workforce with insights into AI-driven transformation and progressive leadership. _Note: Based on official event announcement for March 2026._