The AI Future
Thinks Here.
Sri Lanka's Premier AI Gathering
One high-impact day bringing together global and local AI experts, innovators, startups and policymakers to shape the country's AI future.
WHERE SRI LANKA'S AI ECOSYSTEM COMES TOGETHER
AIDSL 2026 is the flagship national event of AI DRIVEN SRI LANKA, bringing together top global and local AI experts, innovators, and policymakers for a high-impact one-day forum focused on advancing Sri Lanka's AI landscape.
Featuring global keynote sessions, panel discussions, an innovation showcase, and exclusive networking - AIDSL 2026 is Sri Lanka's premier platform for cross-sector AI collaboration between academia, industry, startups, and government.
LEARN
Global AI insight delivered directly by international thought leaders and top AI researchers.
CONNECT
Academia, industry & government bridging functional divides in high-caliber curated roundtables.
INNOVATE
Startup and AI showcase providing tangible product viability and direct commercial acceleration.
TRANSFORM
Turn insight into national impact through sovereign policy alignments and targeted capital.
WHY AIDSL 2026?
THE PROBLEM
- •Sri Lanka's AI talent lacks direct exposure to real industry environments
- •No single platform connecting academia, industry, startups & policymakers
- •Limited access to global networks, investors & cross-sector collaborators
OUR SOLUTION
- ✓Brings together academia, industry, startups, and policymakers in one high-impact event
- ✓Bridges the gap and builds the connections Sri Lanka needs to lead in AI
- ✓Creates a platform for global network access and cross-sector collaboration
THE AIDSL EXPERIENCE
GLOBAL KEYNOTE SESSIONS
Insights and thought leadership from globally recognised AI leaders.
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
Experts from industry, academia and policy tackling critical AI challenges.
AI FORUM
Roundtables and thematic discussions generating actionable insights.
INNOVATION SHOWCASE
10 exclusive bid-and-buy stalls for AI startups and innovators.
AI IMAGE GALLERY
Curated AI-generated visuals running alongside the showcase.
NETWORKING SESSIONS
Curated connections designed to spark partnerships and talent engagement.
FELLOWSHIP GATHERING
Exclusive premium networking for speakers, partners and investors.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Not sure if it's for you? It probably is - the event is built for everyone touching AI in Sri Lanka.
PROGRAMME
A single high-impact day - Date to be announced soon
01 - Registration & Arrival
Participant check-in, badge collection & networking warm-up
02 - Opening Ceremony
Welcome address & agenda overview by AIDSL leadership
03 - Global Keynote Sessions
Thought leadership from globally recognised AI leaders
04 - Panel Discussions
Experts from industry, academia & policy on critical AI challenges
05 - Innovation Showcase & AI Forum
10 startup stalls, AI gallery & roundtable discussions
06 - Fellowship Gathering
Exclusive premium networking for speakers, partners & investors
MEET THE MINDS SHAPING AI
Speaker line-up announced soon.
SECURE YOUR SEAT
Strictly limited capacity for maximum depth and high-caliber interaction.
IEEE MEMBER PASS
- Full-day access
- Keynotes & panel discussions
- Innovation Showcase
- Certificate of participation
STANDARD DELEGATE PASS
- Everything in IEEE Member Pass
- Networking sessions
- AI Forum roundtables
- Certificate of participation
OUR PARTNERS
BECOME A PARTNER
Elevate your brand at Sri Lanka's benchmark machine intelligence forum.
OUR PREVIOUS PARTNERS
These incredible organizations have supported our journey as partners in our previous events.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
THE FUTURE OF AI IN SRI LANKA STARTS HERE.
Join the innovators, researchers, founders and leaders building the country's AI future - in one room, for one day.
Register NowOUR LEADERSHIP
Meet the individuals driving the AI-Driven Sri Lanka 2026 initiative.
Lohansa Munasinghe
Vice-Chairperson
Finance & Partnerships | AIDSL’26
GET IN TOUCH
Have inquiries regarding the AIDSL 2026 summit, sponsorship deck, or community initiatives? Reach our coordination desk directly.
EMAIL: aidrivensrilanka@gmail.com
PHONE: +94 74 353 8484
LOCATION: Colombo, Sri Lanka