Sri Lanka to Showcase Innovation at Dubai FinTech Summit 2026 📈

The FinTech Association of Sri Lanka (FASL) has been named an Association Partner for the upcoming Dubai FinTech Summit (DFS) 2026, scheduled for 12–13 May at Madinat Jumeirah. This partnership highlights the country's growing integration into the global ICT/BPM and financial technology ecosystems. • Global Platform & Strategic Pillars The summit, organized by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), expects over 10,000 leaders and 1,000 investors. It focuses on seven key pillars: Future-proofing financial systems and AI-driven decision-making. Digital assets, tokenization, and cross-border payments. Sustainability & ESG finance and WealthTech. • Sri Lanka Regional Qualifier at Port City A major precursor to the summit is the FinTech World Cup (FWC) Regional Competition, which will be held on 31 March 2026 at Port City Colombo. Partnership: Organized by FASL in strategic collaboration with Port City Colombo. Opportunity: Winners of the Sri Lanka round will advance to the Grand Finale in Dubai on 12 May 2026 to compete for global investment and mentorship. • Economic Impact & Vision The initiative aligns with Port City Colombo’s goal to become a leading offshore financial center and a hub for South Asia’s fintech innovation. By providing a "regulatory sandbox" and access to private capital, the event aims to scale local startups and enhance employment within the high-value technology sector. _Note: Based on official event scheduling and provisional partner data._