Event Agenda
Two days packed with keynotes, sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to advance your AI knowledge.
Opening Ceremony
Welcome, 2026 Theme, National AI positioning.
Keynote 1 : National AI Strategy & Economic Impact
This keynote explores how a national AI strategy can drive economic impact and digital transformation in Sri Lanka, covering key initiatives, policy directions, and the roadmap toward an AI-ready nation.
Tea Break
Networking opportunity with refreshments.
Panel Discussion : Building an AI-Ready Nation
A discussion on the steps, policies, and collaborations needed to build an AI-ready nation, covering talent, infrastructure, governance, and public-private partnerships.
Keynote 2 : Responsible AI – Governance, Trust & Regulation
This keynote explores responsible AI adoption—covering ethical governance frameworks, regulatory approaches, and how to build trust in AI systems across public and private sectors.
Lunch Break
Connect with speakers and attendees over lunch.
Speech : AI for Smart Governance & Digital Public Infrastructure
This session covers how AI is enabling smart governance and digital public infrastructure, drawing on Estonia's world-leading experience with digital government services and AI-powered citizen solutions.
Speech : AI for Business Strategy – ROI, Productivity & Copilots
This session explores how enterprises can leverage AI to drive measurable ROI, boost productivity, and deploy AI copilots effectively across business functions.
Speech : AI Governance, Data Privacy & Regulation
This session covers global and local frameworks for AI governance, data privacy regulations, and responsible AI standards including ISO 42001.
Panel Discussion : AI in Citizen Services – Health, Education, Government Services, Public Safety
This panel highlights how AI is being deployed across key citizen services—from healthcare and education to government administration and public safety—to improve efficiency, accessibility, and outcomes.
Panel Discussion : Scaling AI in Enterprises & SMEs
A panel exploring practical strategies, challenges, and success stories in scaling AI across enterprises and SMEs, including funding, culture change, and infrastructure considerations.
Panel Discussion : Data Sovereignty & Trust Frameworks
This panel examines the critical issues of data sovereignty, cross-border data flows, and the trust frameworks organizations need to implement when deploying AI responsibly.
Speech : AI in Healthcare Transformation
This session explores how AI is transforming healthcare—from diagnostics and clinical decision support to hospital operations and patient engagement—with a focus on practical implementation and outcomes.
Speech : AI in Customer Experience & Personalization
This session covers how AI-driven personalization and conversational AI tools are redefining customer experience across industries, with case studies from local and international markets.
Speech : AI for Climate & Sustainability
This session explores how AI is being applied to address climate challenges, optimize energy usage, and advance sustainability goals across sectors.
Panel Discussion : AI in Public Health & Education Systems
This panel brings together international experts to discuss AI's role in strengthening public health systems and transforming educational delivery at scale.
Panel Discussion : Logistics, Supply Chain & Mobility
This panel examines how AI is reshaping logistics, supply chain optimization, and urban mobility, with local case studies including ride-hailing and last-mile delivery.
Panel Discussion : Cybersecurity & AI Risk Management
This panel covers the intersection of AI and cybersecurity—exploring how AI is both a tool for defending systems and a new attack surface requiring robust risk management frameworks.
Raffle Draw
Evening Tea & Event Closure – Day 01
Networking opportunity with refreshments and Day 01 close.