SLASSCOM’s AI Asia Summit 2024, powered by Deloitte, will make its much-anticipated return on November 5th, 2024, as the premier event uniting AI enthusiasts, innovators, and business leaders from across Asia.

Recognizing the transformative role AI will play across all industries, this year’s summit is backed by a robust coalition of industry associations, chambers, and alliance partners, underscoring a collective drive to harness AI's potential beyond the ICT sector and into fields such as banking & finance, manufacturing & supply chain, agriculture, and hospitality & leisure.

Having established itself as a flagship AI event since 2018, the AI Asia Summit will once again feature groundbreaking keynotes, insightful panel discussions, and immersive breakout sessions led by world-renowned experts. This year's program focuses on practical AI applications that are revolutionizing industries through enhanced customer experiences, improved operational efficiencies, and optimized production workflows.

SLASSCOM Chairman Nishan Mendis highlighted the summit's mission, stating, “AI is the driving force of today’s innovation, and we’re excited to showcase its impact across various industries while sparking collaboration to fuel future growth. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Government Bodies, industry chambers, and alliance partners for coming onboard, exemplifying the spirit of collaboration needed to embrace AI in this digital age.”

Significant government endorsements, including support from the Ministry of Education, Science & Technology, the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI), and the Export Development Board (EDB), underscore the summit’s national importance in shaping Sri Lanka’s AI-driven future. Additionally, IITM Pravartak has joined as the Knowledge Partner, enhancing the summit's educational outreach.

Arjuna Sirinanda, SLASSCOM Board Lead emphasized  ‘it  is truly motivating to see  key industry bodies and diverse industry sector organizations coming together to partner the  AI Summit. This reflects a shared dedication to drive forward-thinking AI strategies and in setting best practices that will encourage widespread adoption and responsible development of AI technologies across the country. ‘

This extensive partnership includes the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, National Chamber of Commerce, American Chamber of Commerce, Sri Lanka Banks' Association, Colombo Stock Exchange, Joint Apparel Association Forum, Sri Lanka Logistics & Freight Forwarders Association, Tea Exporters’ Association, Banks’ CIO Forum, Association of Professional Bankers, American Institute of CPAs & The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka, CFA Society Sri Lanka, Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka, Computer Society of Sri Lanka, The Chartered Institute for IT, Exporters Association of Sri Lanka, and The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka.

In addition to the Title Sponsor Deloitte, other partners include Port City Colombo, Ticket Gadget, Just In Time, Classic Travels, Econsulate, Virtusa, and Microsoft, with media and publicity support from Echelon - Economy Next, Wijeya Newspapers, and Rupavahini.

“Our focus is on delivering actionable insights that help businesses accelerate growth through AI integration,” stated Dhaminda Siriwardena, Lead of the SLASSCOM Engineering Forum. Attendees will have an exclusive opportunity to connect with over 200 decision-makers, innovators, and AI experts and to explore cutting-edge AI solutions, governance practices, data privacy, and responsible AI frameworks. The summit will also feature interactive AI booths showcasing leading-edge technologies shaping industries worldwide.

Through this initiative, SLASSCOM is elevating Sri Lanka’s AI capabilities, and is empowering industries to harness AI’s transformative potential for innovation and growth. By bringing together strategic partnerships with government, industry, and global tech leaders, SLASSCOM is boldly paving the way for a sustainable, AI-driven future, for Sri Lanka.

Photo Caption - The signing of the partnership with The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce for the AI Asia Summit 2024