KAL, a leading global ATM software provider with an expanding presence in Sri Lanka, recently delivered an innovation-focussed event in Colombo – bringing banking and technology professionals together to promote industry growth and advancement.

Hosted at the Cinnamon Life Hotel in late November, the event consisted of an ATM innovation workshop and business summit. Conversations were tailored to the Sri Lankan banking landscape, with an emphasis on digital transformation, strengthened infrastructure, and modernized self-service transactions. KAL presented the full programme in collaboration with Flix11, an ICT solutions provider and KAL’s regional partner.

KAL CEO Aravinda Athukorala commented on the motivation for the event:

“KAL has a strong vision for ATM resilience and secure payments innovation in Sri Lanka. So much so that we have invested in a Colombo office with a growing workforce planned for the coming years.  Our goal in hosting this event with Flix11 was to celebrate Sri Lanka’s banking and technology sectors while facilitating wider conversations about the ATM industry’s future.”

UK High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Andrew Patrick shared opening remarks – reflecting on cash access, the ongoing importance of ATMs, and the endurance of cash in Sri Lankan society.

Aravinda moderated a panel discussion with bank CEOs and technology leaders - exploring ATM trends, challenges, opportunities and Sri Lanka market nuances. Key topics for this session included cash usage, contactless integration and personalized customer experiences.

Throughout the day, delegates also had the opportunity to experience live demonstrations of KAL software running on an ATM, Retail Teller Machine (RTM), and POS devices.

KAL aimed to deliver tangible benefits for Sri Lankan ATM and banking professionals through this event by supporting industry collaboration, presenting comprehensive solutions and fostering digital transformation. As KAL scales its local presence and investment, the company is ideally equipped to support banks in modernizing ATMs and driving self-service innovation in Sri Lanka.