Event Agenda

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

09:00 AM
29 September 2025
09:00 AM – 09:30 AM
Main Auditorium

Opening Ceremony & Welcome Address

Hon. Eranga Weeraratne

Opening Ceremony & Welcome Address

Opening
09:30 AM
29 September 2025
09:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Main Auditorium

Keynote 1: National AI Strategy – Contributing to Sri Lanka's Digital Economy

Dr. Hans Wijeyasuriya

National AI Strategy – Contributing to Sri Lanka's Digital Economy

Keynote
10:15 AM
29 September 2025
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Main Auditorium

Panel: AI Implementation Challenges – From Investment to Impact

Dr. Romesh Ranawana, Prof. Gomika Udugamasooriya, Mr. Waruna Sri Dhanapala

AI Implementation Challenges – From Investment to Impact

Session
11:00 AM
29 September 2025
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Exhibition Hall

Tea Break

Networking opportunity with refreshments.

Break
11:15 AM
29 September 2025
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Main Auditorium

Keynote 2: Responsible AI – Ethics, Governance & Trust

Dr. Mahendra Samarawickrama

Responsible AI – Ethics, Governance & Trust

Keynote
12:00 PM
29 September 2025
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Main Auditorium

Panel Discussion: Global Lessons in AI Strategy Execution

Mr. Ravi Kumar Palepu, Mr. Vijai Karthigesu

Global Lessons in AI Strategy Execution

Session
12:45 PM
29 September 2025
12:45 PM – 02:00 PM
Garden Terrace

Lunch Break

Connect with speakers and attendees over lunch.

Break
02:00 PM
29 September 2025
02:00 PM – 02:30 PM
Room A
TRACK A

Speech: AI Strategy Enablement – Policy, Infrastructure & Data Governance

AI Strategy Enablement – Policy, Infrastructure & Data Governance

Session
02:00 PM
29 September 2025
02:00 PM – 02:30 PM
Room B
TRACK B

AI for Business Strategy – ROI, Efficiency & Innovation

AI for Business Strategy – ROI, Efficiency & Innovation

Session
02:30 PM
29 September 2025
02:30 PM – 03:15 PM
Room A
TRACK A

Panel: Citizen Services Powered by AI – Health, Education, Public Safety

Citizen Services Powered by AI – Health, Education, Public Safety

Session
02:30 PM
29 September 2025
02:30 PM – 03:15 PM
Room B
TRACK B

Panel: Sector-Specific AI Applications – Telco, Finance, Retail

Mr. Raja Mansukhani, Dr. Harsha Subasinghe

Sector-Specific AI Applications – Telco, Finance, Retail

Session
03:15 PM
29 September 2025
03:15 PM – 03:45 PM
Room A
TRACK A

Speech: Bridging Generational Gaps in AI Literacy

Prof. Indika Karunathilake

Bridging Generational Gaps in AI Literacy

Session
03:15 PM
29 September 2025
03:15 PM – 03:45 PM
Room B
TRACK B

Speech: Talent & Skills & Building the Culture for AI-Driven Enterprises

Prof. Roshan Ragel

Talent & Skills & Building the Culture for AI-Driven Enterprises

Session
03:45 PM
29 September 2025
03:45 PM – 04:30 PM
Room A
TRACK A

Panel: Localizing AI for Sri Lanka – Language, Culture & Access

Dr. Sanjiva Weerawarna, Mr. Jiffry Zulfer

Localizing AI for Sri Lanka – Language, Culture & Access

Session
03:45 PM
29 September 2025
03:45 PM – 04:30 PM
Room B
TRACK B

Panel: Scaling AI in SMEs & Corporates

Mr. Heminda Jayaweera

Scaling AI in SMEs & Corporates

Session
04:30 PM
29 September 2025
04:30 PM – 05:30 PM
Exhibition Hall

Afternoon Tea Break

Networking opportunity with refreshments.

Break