New era of digital learning with first Wi-Fi 7 network at Smart University Summit 2025

SRI Lanka’s higher education sector recently took a giant leap into the future at the Smart University Summit 2025, held at the Goldi Sands Hotel, Negombo.

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Co-hosted by the Lanka Education and Research Network (LEARN) and powered by Huawei, the summit convened ICT directors, university IT professionals, and digital leaders from Government universities across the island. The event's crowning achievement was the launch of Sri Lanka’s first large-scale Wi-Fi 7 network, deployed at the University of Kelaniya (UOK)—a milestone poised to transform the nation's educational landscape.

The summit was more than a gathering of minds; it was a showcase of Sri Lanka’s commitment to digital excellence. The unveiling of the Wi-Fi 7 network marks a watershed moment, positioning Sri Lanka at the forefront of campus connectivity in South Asia. This next-generation wireless technology, made possible by Huawei and its system integration partner N-able, delivers multi-gigabit speeds, ultra-low latency, and seamless coverage. It supports high-density applications such as immersive learning, 8K streaming, virtual labs, and the burgeoning Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem—ushering in a new era of digital education.

Huawei South Asia Vice President Allen Liu Shuofei said: “At Huawei, we see digital transformation in education as more than just faster connectivity. It’s about enabling limitless collaboration, instant access to resources, and large-scale innovation. We’re proud to work with Sri Lanka’s education sector and LEARN to build fully digital, intelligent university ecosystems. Our goal is to help institutions prepare for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.”