Sri Lanka Launches AI Week 2026 to Drive Tech Growth 📈

• Event Overview: Pioneered by the Ministry of Digital Economy and SLT-MOBITEL, Sri Lanka AI Week 2026 runs from 25–30 September in Colombo under the theme 'AI Amplified', aiming to position the nation as a South Asian AI hub. • Talent & Industry Engagement: • Education & Talent: Kicked off with an AI Hackathon gathering students from 27 public and private universities to foster problem-solving skills for an AI-driven economy. • Public Exhibition: Features 35+ exhibitors on 29–30 September at Monarch Imperial Colombo, including tech giants Huawei, ZTE, Google, and Microsoft. • Impact on Key Sectors: • Focuses on expanding the ICT/BPM ecosystem and applying AI tools to transform education, agriculture, healthcare, and banking & financial services.