The ‘INFOTEL Information Technology Exhibition,’ orchestrated by the Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS), is scheduled to take place at the
Bandaranaike International Conference Hall in Colombo from November 3rd to 5th.
This event aligns with President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s initiative to modernize Sri Lanka through digitization.
The exhibition, themed ‘Fuelling the Digital Economy,’is being conducted under the guidance of the Technology State Ministry. A media briefing was held at the Presidential Media Centre, presided over by Technology State Minister Kanaka Herath yesterday (26).
During his address, the State Minister emphasised the exhibition’s significant role in advancing Sri Lanka’s information and communication technology industry.
Additionally, this exhibition offers a significant opportunity to engage with Government policies regarding the digital economy. It aims to enhance and expand network connectivity, bolster digital infrastructure, fortify digital systems and solutions, promote cashless transactions and enhance the workforce necessary for advancing the digital economy, as highlighted by the State Minister. The State Minister underscored that developed countries have already digitised their public services, resulting in increased efficiency. Therefore, the ‘INFOTEL Information Technology Exhibition’ is a crucial step towards achieving the Government’s goal of establishing a digitized Sri Lanka by 2030. He also expressed gratitude to the Board of Industries for their support.
Sri Lanka Information Technology Industry Board Chairman Indika De Soyza shared the projection that the digital economy would contribute approximately 15 billion US dollars to the State revenue by 2030. He emphasised that this exhibition will play a pivotal role in fostering a digital innovation ecosystem, enhancing digital literacy and promoting the widespread use of digital technology in the country.
The event also featured the presentation of sponsorship checks. Technology State Ministry Additional Secretary (Development) M. P. N. M. Wickramasinghe, Gnanam Sellathurai, Chairman of the Organizing Committee ‘INFOTEL,’ were present.
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