SL gearing up to be a 'FinTech powerhouse'; landmark summit in September

Sri Lanka is gearing up to position itself as a global FinTech powerhouse with the launch of the Sri Lanka FinTech Summit 2025, set to take place on September 24 and 25 at the BMICH, Colombo.

- BY IFHAM NIZAM

Driven by an ambitious national vision and powered by key financial institutions like Hatton National Bank (HNB), the summit is set to be a turning point for the country's digital economy, with expectations of attracting over USD 100 million in immediate investments and laying the groundwork for USD 500 million by 2030.

Damith Pallewatte, CEO and Managing Director of HNB and chair of the summit, emphasized that the event is more than just a gathering of thought leaders-it is the catalyst for a long-overdue digital revolution.

"We speak digital, we invest in digital, but are we solving the real problems? This summit aims to realign our fragmented efforts, bring all ecosystem players to one platform, and build a practical, methodical roadmap to transform Sri Lanka's financial landscape, Pallewatte declared.

With over 2,000 participants from 25+ countries and 30 world-class speakers expected, the summit aims to go beyond inspiration-it seeks concrete outcomes.