Event Agenda
Two days packed with keynotes, sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to advance your AI knowledge.
Opening Ceremony, National Anthem, Curtain Raiser, Welcome Address
Setting the Ambitions and Expectations of the National AI Expo Event
Keynote 1 : National AI Strategy - Contributing to Sri Lanka’s Digital Economy
This keynote explores how a national AI strategy can drive Sri Lanka’s digital transformation and economic growth. The session will cover initiatives to foster innovation, build AI talent, enable public–private collaboration, and create a supportive regulatory ecosystem. Participants will gain insights into how strategic AI adoption can contribute to productivity, competitiveness, and sustainable development, positioning Sri Lanka as a leader in the digital economy.
Panel Discussion : AI Implementation Challenges - From Investment to Impact
This panel will tackle real-world challenges in deploying AI—from securing funding and stakeholder buy-in to overcoming technical barriers and achieving measurable outcomes. It will likely include perspectives on scaling AI solutions and aligning them with business or policy goals.
Arrival of Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Hon. Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
Address by Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
Awards & Recognition
Tea Break
Networking opportunity with refreshments.
Keynote 2 : Responsible AI - Ethics, Governance & Trust
This keynote explores the critical dimensions of ethical, transparent, and trustworthy AI adoption. It will cover strategies for embedding ethical principles, implementing robust governance frameworks, and building stakeholder trust in AI systems. Participants will gain insights into balancing innovation with responsibility, addressing bias and fairness, ensuring accountability, and fostering confidence among users and organizations in deploying AI responsibly.
Entertainment Act
Fireside Chat: Global Lessons in AI Strategy Execution
An informal yet insightful conversation sharing global experiences in AI strategy execution. Speakers will reflect on best practices, common pitfalls, and how international lessons can be adapted to local contexts for more effective AI adoption.
Lunch Break
Connect with speakers and attendees over lunch.
Speech - AI Strategy Enablement - Policy, Infrastructure & Data Governance
This session explores the foundational pillars of Sri Lanka’s AI strategy, focusing on policy formulation, infrastructure readiness, and data governance. Experts will share insights on building a robust national AI ecosystem that aligns with digital economy goals and global standards.
Speech - Telco AI Landscape and Opportunities
This session explores the current AI landscape in the telecommunications industry and the emerging opportunities for growth and innovation.
Panel Discussion : Citizen Services Powered by AI - Health, Education, Public Safety
This panel will Discover how AI is transforming public services to be more responsive, inclusive, and efficient. This session highlights real-world applications in healthcare diagnostics, smart education platforms, and predictive public safety systems.
Panel Discussion : Sector - Specific AI Applications - Telco, Finance, Retail, Manufacturing
This panel will Dive into case studies from leading industries where AI is delivering measurable impact. From predictive analytics in telecom to fraud detection in finance and personalization in retail, Automation and Predictive Maintenance in Manufacturing. This session showcases practical implementations.
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Speech : Role of AI in Health & Health Professionals Education
This session explores the transformative potential of AI in healthcare delivery and medical education. Learn how AI is revolutionizing diagnostic accuracy, treatment personalization, and clinical decision-making while enhancing medical training through simulation, adaptive learning, and competency assessment. The discussion covers practical applications, ethical considerations, and future opportunities for AI integration in health systems and professional development.
Speech : Talent & Skills & Building the Culture for AI-Driven Enterprises
This session explores the evolving skillsets essential for successful AI adoption in business. It highlights how enterprises can drive workforce transformation through reskilling and upskilling initiatives, while also fostering collaborations with academia and industry to develop future-ready talent pipelines. The session will provide insights into building agile, innovative teams that are equipped to thrive in an AI-driven enterprise culture. We would be honored to have you share your expertise and set the tone for these conversations.
Panel Discussion : Localizing AI for Sri Lanka - Language, Culture & Access
This panel will explore the importance of culturally aware AI systems. Speakers will discuss localization strategies including Sinhala/Tamil NLP, regional datasets, and inclusive design principles for citizen-facing AI applications.
Panel Discussion : Scaling AI in Startups and SMEs
A panel of business leaders from Corporates, SMEs and startup founders will discuss the challenges and opportunities of scaling AI across different business sizes. Topics include funding, infrastructure, and strategic alignment.