Executive Summary: Disrupt Asia 2026
- The Ministry of Digital Economy and GovTech Sri Lanka (Pvt) Ltd will jointly host “Disrupt Asia 2026,” a landmark national technology summit and innovation festival.
- Format:
- A two-day event comprising:
- A startup showcase
- Main sessions across multiple themes
- An exhibition
- A networking festival
- Several parallel programs
- Expected participants: Ministries, government institutions, the private sector, industry leaders, academia, development partners, and international organizations.
- Strategic partnership: UNDP Sri Lanka has confirmed its readiness to serve as a strategic partner to the Ministry in organizing the summit, positioning the event for greater international visibility and support.
- Approval process: The proposal was presented by the Minister of Digital Economy, approved by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and formally endorsed by the Cabinet of Ministers.
