Sri Lanka successfully hosted the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Executive Committee (EXCO) Meeting 2025 at the Hilton Colombo, as part of its national effort to accelerate digital transformation and establish itself as a key player in the regional technology landscape. The high-level forum brought together representatives from 15 APICTA member economies, fostering valuable discussions on strengthening regional ICT collaboration, promoting innovation, and building future-ready digital ecosystems across the Asia-Pacific region.
APICTA, an association of ICT communities in the Asia-Pacific, works to promote technology innovation and the development of indigenous ICT solutions for global markets, primarily through its prestigious annual awards program. This year’s EXCO meeting focused on aligning strategic priorities and exploring collaborative initiatives in critical sectors such as e-governance, smart infrastructure, digital entrepreneurship, education technology, and cross-border innovation ecosystems.
Sri Lanka’s successful hosting of the event highlighted the country’s growing reputation as an emerging digital economy hub and a trusted partner in the Asia-Pacific tech space. With its strategic geographic location, highly skilled workforce, and expanding digital infrastructure, Sri Lanka continues to position itself as a regional connector for digital partnerships and investment.
The event was jointly hosted by the Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS) and BCS The Chartered Institute for IT – Sri Lanka Section. Notable participants included Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eng. Eranga Weeraratne and Ministry of Digital Economy Acting Secretary Waruna Sri Dhanapala, who engaged in productive discussions with APICTA’s Executive Committee, led by Chairman Fulvio Inserra.
Other key figures such as FITIS Chairman Indika De Zoysa and BCS Sri Lanka Chairman Vajeendra S. Kandegamage also participated in the discussions, further reinforcing Sri Lanka’s commitment to fostering public-private partnerships to drive its digital economy agenda. Sri Lanka’s leadership in the regional tech space was further highlighted with Ruwan Amarasekara’s election as APICTA Treasurer, Kalinga Ihalagedara’s appointment to the Judging Subcommittee, and Vajeendra S. Kandegamage’s appointment as Chairman of the Judging Subcommittee.
MillenniumIT ESP, as the event’s Strategic Partner, played a key role in supporting the successful execution of the program, demonstrating the strength and leadership of Sri Lanka’s private sector in the ICT space. Additionally, Port City Colombo hosted a special engagement session for delegates, presenting its vision to develop a smart, tech-driven financial and business hub, further aligning with Sri Lanka’s aspirations for digital-led economic growth.
The Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) supported the event, reinforcing its commitment to positioning Sri Lanka as a premier destination for international conferences and events. The high-level discussions at the APICTA EXCO meeting focused on opportunities for deeper cross-border collaboration in ICT innovation, policy development, and knowledge sharing, with a shared vision of leveraging digital transformation to drive inclusive economic growth across the region.
