UNDP Sri Lanka’s Post

🚀 Disrupt Asia 2025 is officially underway in #Colombo!  Sri Lanka’s premier startup conference and innovation festival is back—bigger, bolder, and more impactful than ever. UNDP Sri Lanka is proud to be a Strategic Partner to this landmark event led by the Ministry of Digital Economy - Sri Lanka and ICTA Sri Lanka, powered by Mastercard, and supported by a dynamic network of partners. The main conference opened with the presence of H.E. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President of #SriLanka, underscoring the national importance of digital transformation. In his opening remarks, Hon. Eranga Weeraratne, Deputy Minister shared the Government’s vision to unlock Sri Lanka’s untapped digital frontier. Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya, Chief Advisor to the President & Chairman of ICTA, delivered a powerful keynote on Sri Lanka’s digital readiness—highlighting a whole-of-economy approach to digital public infrastructure transformation. 💡 From policy to practice, the morning was packed with insights, inspiration, and a clear call to action for Sri Lanka’s digital future. 🧭 The panels kicked off with a high-energy discussion on ‘Roadmap to Becoming South Asia’s Innovation Hub’, featuring thought leaders from Central Bank of Sri Lanka, ICTA EY, The World Bank, and TWC Holdings-exploring bold strategies to position #SriLanka as a global leader in innovation and digital transformation. 🔥 The momentum continued with a powerful Fireside Chat: ‘Sri Lanka’s Path to Regional Innovator – Key Lessons from India’s Digital Revolution’, featuring visionary keynote speaker Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Founder & CEO of Paytm, in conversation with Arj Wignaraja, Director of Good Life X. Stay tuned for more updates from #DisruptAsia2025 as we spotlight the future of innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital leadership in Sri Lanka. Kanni Wignaraja Christophe Bahuet Azusa Kubota Marina T. Citra Social Innovation Lab