📈 Sri Lanka Launches Inaugural FinTech Festival 2026 to Boost Digital Finance

Sri Lanka has officially announced the inaugural Sri Lanka FinTech Festival 2026, organized by the FinTech Forum Sri Lanka alongside the Ministry of Digital Economy. The landmark event aims to strengthen the country's position in regional digital finance and connect local ecosystems with global markets. • Event Details & Dates: Scheduled for 2nd–3rd November 2026 at Shangri-La Colombo. Official portal launched at www.fintechfestival.lk. • Program Highlights: • 2nd Nov: Exclusive CEOs Night for high-level dialogue among government, banking, and tech leaders. • 3rd Nov: Sri Lanka FinTech Expo featuring keynotes and panel discussions, followed by FinTech Night for networking. • Key Focus Areas: AI in finance, digital public infrastructure, tokenisation, cross-border payments, digital identity, cybersecurity, and financial inclusion for SMEs and tourism. • Economic Context: Drives national digital transformation, fostering growth in fintech, banking, and ICT/BPM infrastructure to enhance cross-border trade and financial accessibility.