Event Agenda

Two days packed with keynotes, sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to advance your AI knowledge.

09:30 AM
29 September 2026
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Main Auditorium

Opening Ceremony

Welcome, 2026 Theme, National AI positioning.

Opening Session
10:00 AM
29 September 2026
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Main Auditorium

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.

Keynote
11:00 AM
29 September 2026
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Main Auditorium

Tea Break

Networking opportunity with refreshments.

Break
11:45 AM
29 September 2026
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Main Auditorium

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.

Panel Discussion
12:15 PM
29 September 2026
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Main Auditorium

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.

Keynote
12:45 PM
29 September 2026
12:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Garden Terrace

Lunch Break

Connect with speakers and attendees over lunch.

Break
02:00 PM
29 September 2026
02:00 PM - 02:20 PM
Room A
TRACK A

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
02:00 PM
29 September 2026
02:00 PM - 02:20 PM
Room B
TRACK B

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
02:00 PM
29 September 2026
02:00 PM - 02:20 PM
Room C
TRACK C

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.

Speech
02:20 PM
29 September 2026
02:20 PM - 03:00 PM
Room A
TRACK A

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
02:20 PM
29 September 2026
02:20 PM - 03:00 PM
Room B
TRACK B

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
02:20 PM
29 September 2026
02:20 PM - 03:00 PM
Room C
TRACK C

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.

Panel Discussion
03:00 PM
29 September 2026
03:00 PM - 03:40 PM
Room A
TRACK A

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
03:00 PM
29 September 2026
03:00 PM - 03:40 PM
Room B
TRACK B

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
03:00 PM
29 September 2026
03:00 PM - 03:40 PM
Room C
TRACK C

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.

Speech
03:40 PM
29 September 2026
03:40 PM - 04:00 PM
Room A
TRACK A

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
03:40 PM
29 September 2026
03:40 PM - 04:00 PM
Room B
TRACK B

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
03:40 PM
29 September 2026
03:40 PM - 04:00 PM
Room C
TRACK C

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.

Panel Discussion
04:00 PM
29 September 2026
04:00 PM - 04:15 PM
Main Auditorium

Raffle Draw

Raffle
04:15 PM
29 September 2026
04:15 PM - 05:00 PM
Main Auditorium

Evening Tea & Event Closure – Day 01

Networking opportunity with refreshments and Day 01 close.

Break