Themed - ‘Empowering Digital Citizens’, Sri Lanka’s premier ICT exhibition (Since 1992) organized by the Federation of ICT Industry Sri Lanka( FITIS) will be inaugurated it’s 15th edition on 11th November 2016 at BMICH, and will run for three days till 13th November 2016.

Being the flagship event of FITIS, INFOTEL has evolved to be the largest technology exhibition held in Sri Lanka and is patronized by all industry stakeholders including the PRACTICING ICT PROFESSIONALS, DECIION MAKERS FROM CORPORATE SECTOR, ACADEMICS, in all disciplines of knowledge, ICT ENTHUSIASTS, ICT CAREER SEEKERS, BUSINESSMEN and GENERAL PUBLIC who are increasingly becoming aware of ICT applications as a way of life. The exhibition will be featuring the widest range of ICT solutions and services and provides a lucrative platform for new business opportunities.

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Infotel 2016 – Empowering Digital Citizens’
INFOTEL 2016- ‘Empowering Digital Citizens’ is aligning with national priorities of enhancing the digital infrastructure of the country for facilitating a digitally empowered eco system while improving the Citizens’ engagement in a digital society. Telecommunication and digital infrastructure has been identified as two of the key areas that would define the future of the nation by the government of Sri Lanka, aiming to enhance the living standards and quality of lives of the citizens.

Further, Infotel 2016 will be the platform to re-imagine everyday products and services as a whole new digital world of intelligent devices and systems. This year exhibition with over 200 stalls expects a patronage of over 100,000 local and international visitors including the decision makers of leading local and international organizations. The Exhibition will showcase the application of hardware, software & services, intelligent systems, Cloud, mobility, Internet of Things, and censers driven technologies etc to build a new technology era at Infotel 2016.

INFOTEL has in the past received, wide publicity throughout the country and the region, and this year it is expected to attract 100,000 + visitors.

His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena the President of the Democratic, Socialist, Republic of Sri Lanka has issuied a message for Infotel 2016 stated that, ‘This year’s INFOTEL exhibition which is themed ‘Empowering Digital Citizens’ is strongly aligning with national priorities of enhancing the digital infrastructure of the country for facilitating a digitally empowered eco system while improving the Citizens’ engagement in a digital society. Telecommunication and Digital Infrastructure have been identified as two of the key areas that would define the future of the nation by the government of Sri Lanka, aiming to enhance the living standards and quality of lives of the citizens. ICT plays a key role in successful knowledge economy and the government will pay attention on emphasizing the impact of ICT on Economic growth. Therefore, we should ensure the fulfillment of our national objectives to harness ICT innovations and thereby enhance the well- being of our citizens.”

Hon Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe has commended FITIS by issuing a message ‘Organized by the Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS), INFOTEL has been a regular feature on the ICT calendar since 1992 and has played a significant role in the world of IT. The theme this year, ‘Empowering Digital Citizens’ is very much in line with the country’s economic goals; enhancing the digital infrastructure while facilitating a digitally empowered economy forms the core of those goals. We believe that while improving the digital infrastructure in Sri Lanka, engaging constructively with the digital world boosts the country’s and the individual’s ability to communicate with the global market place – opening up tremendous opportunities in the process.’

The Minister of Telecommunications and Digital Infrastructure, Hon. Harin Fernando is the Chief Guest at the Launch Media Conference held on 8th Aug 2016 at the Kingsbury Colombo has stated ‘The theme of this year’s exhibition ‘Empowering Digital Citizens’ is timely as the Information and Communication Technologies are widely expanded and transformed the society in to a digital era. Increasingly, the economic and social development of a Nation is being dictated by the innovations in technology and science. Hence, the Government is planning to make every household and every individual digitally empowered as the ICT and Digital Infrastructure are vital for a quality civic life and a knowledge economy. Hence, the Government’s vision, strategies and the roadmap are focused on helping the citizens to enhance their living standards and quality of life by enhancing the Telecommunication and Digital Infrastructure in the country’

Our valuable sponsors and partners
This year’s event has a line-up of sponsors from both the state sector and the business community.
The government endorsement to the event is through the Ministries of Telecommunications and Digital Infrastructure, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Skills Development and Vocational Training, Ministry of Higher Education and Information and Communications Technology ( ICTA) as the National Partner.

Our Sponsors for this event are the Sri Lanka Telecom PLC as the Main Sponsor, TextWear Pvt Ltd- Mobile Media Partner, ATOM – Digital Signage Partner, Wijaya Newspapers – Print Media and Web Partner, Sala Enterprises – Silver Partner

Speaking to media the Chairman of FITIS Mr Wasantha Weerakoon said that INFOTEL being the premier ICT exposition in the country it has now become the much awaited event for all stakeholders in the industry. As we continue to upgrade this national event every year we solicit the active participation of local ICT firms in INFOTEL. It is our collective effort that can make South Asia's oldest ICT expo, INFOTEL, one of the sought after events in the region. I urge unconditional support of everyone to make this a success he concluded.
Infotel 2016 will be an A SMART opportunity for,
For B2B Connections
• 200 plus stalls in special pavilions covering 08 sectors (software, hardware and digital devices, cloud computing, computer Gaming, mobile computing, Emerging technologies, ICT Education and Training)
For B2C transactions
• Infotel Shopping Festival - get the best bargains for an year round supply
• Online shopping Pavilion - Click and pay for unbelievable deals
For Future ICT leaders –
• Career Guidance program - awareness for 5000 students and 800 ICT Teachers in collaboration with ICTA , Ministry of Education, SLASSCOM
• Student Innovations Pavilion - a showcase for University, Technical and School Innovators
• Young Computer Scientists winners showcasing young talents
For ICT enthusiasts –
• Special showcase with ICT innovations in Defence activities - Sri Lanka Army, Air Force and Police
• Experience Gaming in exclusive areas
• ICT Museum – a legendary collection of ICT gadgetry over the last 40 years

Parallel programs lined up
National CIO Forum - to have 500 CIOs attending and visiting the Exhibition on 11th Nov 2016 at 3.00PM
Women in IT Forum – to encourage women to do IT and select ICT Careers 12th Nov 2016 10.30AM
Career Guidance Program – with participation of over 5,000 students and 500 teachers on 11th Nov 2016 all throughout the day.