Sri Lanka Gears Up to Lead South Asia’s FinTech Future with Landmark 2025 Summit

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Sri Lanka is poised to take a bold leap into the future of finance with the launch of its first-ever FinTech Summit 2025, scheduled for September 24–25 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). With the theme “Empowering Sri Lanka’s Digital Economy: Innovations Driving Financial Inclusion and Growth,” the event marks a strategic pivot from simply solving problems to creating transformative economic opportunities through technology.

The summit arrives at a time when the global FinTech sector is projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030, with South Asia emerging as its fastest-growing region. Organisers believe Sri Lanka, due to its strategic location, educated workforce, and evolving digital infrastructure, is well-placed to become a regional FinTech leader. The government’s strong backing of digital transformation and signs of macroeconomic recovery further strengthen the nation’s case to position itself as a future innovation hub.

According to Dr. Kumudu Megasooriya, Founder/CEO of TECXA and organiser of the summit, the event is intended to be more than just a two-day conference. It represents the launchpad for a decade-long transformation aimed at overhauling the financial landscape and accelerating economic growth. Key national targets include establishing over 200 FinTech startups by 2028, achieving 95% financial inclusion, and increasing FinTech’s contribution to 3% of GDP by 2030.

“These aren’t just numbers. They represent a fundamental shift in how Sri Lanka builds economic value and inclusivity,” Dr. Megasooriya stated. “We’re laying the foundation for Sri Lanka to become a model for developing nations to emulate in financial innovation.”

The summit will focus on six transformational areas: Future of Finance,Global and Regional Trends,Blockchain, AI and Cryptocurrency,Financial Innovation and Inclusion,Regulatory Compliance and Investment and Ecosystem Growth

Each area aims to address existing gaps in Sri Lanka’s digital financial ecosystem and accelerate progress toward national goals.

A critical component of this transformation is public-private collaboration. Government agencies such as the Finance Ministry, Central Bank, and the Digital Economy Ministry are providing essential policy, regulatory, and infrastructure support. On the private sector side, TECXA is leading technological innovation, while Hatton National Bank’s involvement underscores the banking industry’s commitment to modernisation. The Sri Lanka FinTech Forum ensures broad ecosystem representation.

This collaborative approach ensures that strategies devised at the summit are not just theoretical but actionable—capable of delivering real-world results.In essence, the Sri Lanka FinTech Summit 2025 seeks not just to showcase innovation, but to ignite a financial revolution, positioning the island nation as a trailblazer in inclusive, tech-driven economic development

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