SL setting sights on becoming ‘regional digital powerhouse’ with USD 15 billion digital economy

Sri Lanka is setting its sights on becoming a regional digital powerhouse, with a USD 15 billion digital economy and USD 5 billion in digital exports projected by 2030, said Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eng. Eranga Weeraratne.

- BY IFHAM NIZAM

Speaking to journalists at the Cinnamon Grand on the forthcoming INFOTEL 2025, the country’s largest and oldest ICT exhibition to be held between November 7 and 9 at BMICH, Weeraratne said the government is accelerating its digitalisation drive with a 100-day programme to bring more services online, streamline payment systems and drive digital literacy. September has been declared “Digital Month”, positioning INFOTEL as a flagship event in this transformation.

“ICT is no longer an option; it is the backbone of our future economic growth, Weeraratne told industry leaders, corporate executives and policymakers at the briefing event.

“Exhibitions like INFOTEL are critical for awareness-building and adoption. They provide a platform to showcase innovation, attract investment and inspire the next generation of digital leaders.”