February 6, 2025
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The SLASSCOM People Summit 2025 set to take place on February 7th at the Cinnamon Grand, Oak Room, themed “Engage, Empower, Elevate: The New Playbook”, aims to redefine leadership and workplace innovation in a rapidly transforming global landscape and promises to be a catalyst for innovative ideas, resilience, and industry progress. The summit will explore […]

January 30, 2025
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4min28
In a significant step to align academia with the rapidly evolving IT sector, the Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) has launched an immersive programme to provide university academics in Sri Lanka with hands-on exposure to corporate environments.     The initiative targets educators involved in degree programmes such as Computer Science, […]

January 28, 2025
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4min42
SLASSCOM People Summit 2025, the premier HR event in Sri Lanka, is set to take place on February 7 at the Cinnamon Grand Oak Room, bringing together HR professionals, industry leaders, and C-suite executives for a day filled with transformative discussions, expert insights, and interactive breakout sessions. Organized by the Sri Lanka Association of Software […]

January 22, 2025
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The Sri Lanka Association of Software and Service Companies (SLASSCOM) announced its partnership with Hexaware Technologies, a global leader in IT, business consulting, and outsourcing services. This collaboration is set to usher in a new chapter for Sri Lanka’s tech industry, further solidifying the country’s position as a rising global IT hub.     As […]

January 17, 2025
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3min24
SLASSCOM (Sri Lanka Association for Software Services Companies) is thrilled to announce the continuation of its partnership with the Royal Norwegian Embassy. This collaboration builds on a history of impactful programs that have transformed Sri Lanka’s knowledge and innovation sector, focusing on skill development, AI awareness, startups and the empowerment of women tech entrepreneurs. The […]

December 17, 2024
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5min35
The CEO & Leadership Meeting hosted by SLASSCOM ESG Forum recently bought together business leaders, sustainability advocates, and industry influencers to explore how sustainability can drive growth and innovation within Sri Lanka’s IT and BPM sectors.  Themed “Sustainability: A Catalyst for Business Growth and Resilience,” it emphasized the crucial role of ESG principles in shaping a resilient, innovative future […]

December 10, 2024
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1min10
Nishantha Hettiarachchi, Director of Engineering & Architecture at Sysco LABS, was a panelist in the “AI in Hospitality” session at the recently concluded SLASSCOM AI Asia Summit 2024. Drawing on over 20 years of experience, Nishantha highlighted the critical role of integrating AI into the hospitality and foodservice industries to stay competitive. The session delved […]

November 28, 2024
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5min22
SLASSCOM, Sri Lanka’s national chamber for the knowledge and innovation sector, warmly congratulates the National People’s Power led by the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on securing a historical mandate and a majority in the parliamentary election whilst also extending best wishes to the newly appointed Cabinet and key government officials. SLASSCOM believes this leadership team marks a […]

November 12, 2024
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4min20
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) together with SLASSCOM and FITIS, recently hosted a forum titled ‘Unlocking Value via Capital Markets and Funding Options for the IT Sector’.  The forum aimed to empower companies in the ICT sector by exploring alternative funding sources and raising awareness about the process […]

November 10, 2024
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SLASSCOM extends its warmest congratulations to Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya as he steps into a pivotal role to lead Sri Lanka’s digital economy agenda. Dr. Hans’s contributions as Chief Executive Officer Telecommunications Business & Group Executive Director at Axiata Group Bhd have been transformative, and we are excited to see his commitment to empowering Sri Lanka’s […]


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