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SLASSCOM AI Asia Summit 2026 to Convene in Colombo to Drive Enterprise Adoption

The seventh AI Asia Summit will take place in Colombo on 12 November 2026, focusing on practical machine learning deployments across South Asian industries.

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Practical AI for Emerging Asian Markets

The Sri Lanka Association of Software and Service Companies (SLASSCOM) will host the seventh edition of the AI Asia Summit on 12 November 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Taking place at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo, the gathering convenes business executives, software engineers, data science researchers, and policymakers under the theme "AI: The Multiplier – Scaling Human Potential and Enterprise Value". According to SLASSCOM, the annual forum serves as a national cornerstone for artificial intelligence dialogue, focusing on concrete outcomes rather than speculative roadmaps.

The one-day conference is tailored for technical professionals and enterprise decision-makers seeking to translate AI investments into operational improvements. Breakout tracks examine real-world use cases across key commercial sectors, including banking and finance, healthcare and life sciences, and manufacturing and supply chain operations. Panel sessions and presentations will address algorithmic risk management, diagnostic tools, demand forecasting, and inventory systems, alongside discussions on regulatory frameworks and cybersecurity safeguards necessary for wider technology adoption.

Strategic Value and Registration Details

For emerging economies in South Asia, the summit provides a structured forum to address shared deployment challenges, from data infrastructure gaps to technical skill development. According to event organisers, the objective is to empower local enterprises to build reliable applications, improve labour productivity, and participate competitively in international tech markets.

Attendees can register online via the summit's official registration portal (https://aiasiasummit.com/) or SLASSCOM's Glue Up event page. The event schedule runs from 08:00 to 17:00 local time, featuring keynote addresses, technical masterclasses, and targeted networking sessions designed to foster public-private collaborations.

Sources

  1. Official website aiasiasummit.com
  2. SLASSCOM AI Asia Summit 2026 Puts AI in Practice at Centre of Business Growth dailymirror.lk
  3. AI Asia Summit 2026 slasscom.glueup.com
  4. AI Asia Summit 2026 slasscom.lk

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