- Digital Summit Asia – Sri Lanka 2026 in October
The Digital Marketing Association of Sri Lanka (DMASL) has officially announced the return of Digital Summit Asia – Sri Lanka 2026, taking place from 1–2 October at Water’s Edge, Colombo, with an exclusive C-Suite Event on 30 September.
Returning with a renewed regional identity and expanded international vision, the summit will bring together Asia’s leading marketers, creators, innovators, entrepreneurs, technology leaders, policymakers, and digital professionals to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and shape the future of the digital economy.
Building on the success of previous editions, Digital Summit Asia – Sri Lanka 2026 strengthens Sri Lanka’s position as a regional destination for digital innovation, collaboration, and thought leadership.
The Epicenter. A Mind That Forms
This year’s summit will be held under the theme “The Epicenter. A Mind That Forms.” Reflecting the belief that transformative ideas are born when diverse minds, industries, and cultures come together to challenge convention, exchange perspectives, and inspire progress.
Digital Summit Asia aims to become that epicenter, where conversations spark collaboration, ideas evolve into action, and innovation drives the future of Asia’s digital economy.
Positioning Sri Lanka as a Regional Digital Hub
As Asia continues to lead global advancements in technology, creativity, and digital transformation, Digital Summit Asia – Sri Lanka 2026 seeks to strengthen cross-border collaboration while positioning Sri Lanka as a strategic meeting point for the region’s digital ecosystem.
The summit will feature an exciting lineup of regional and international speakers alongside Sri Lanka’s leading industry experts, creating opportunities for learning, networking, and long-term collaboration.
The event continues to strengthen its international footprint through strategic collaborations with globally recognized organizations, including ADFEST, while also bringing together a growing network of local industry partners. These partnerships reinforce the summit’s vision of creating meaningful regional connections while showcasing Sri Lanka’s growing digital capabilities on the global stage.
DMASL President Arjun Jeger shared his vision for this year’s summit: “Digital Summit Asia represents the next chapter of our ambition at DMASL. Over the past three years, we have built a strong platform in Sri Lanka, and now we want to connect our industry more meaningfully with the wider region. As Asia continues to shape the future of digital, technology and creativity, we believe Sri Lanka has an important role to play as a meeting point for global and regional ideas, talent and opportunity. Digital Summit Asia is our step towards making that ambition a reality.”
Gayathri Seneviratne, Vice President and Summit Co-Chair, highlighted the summit’s regional ambition: “Digital Summit Asia 2026 is about creating meaningful connections that extend far beyond the event itself. By bringing together regional and global voices with Sri Lanka’s vibrant digital community, we’re building a platform where ideas, innovation, and partnerships can thrive while strengthening Sri Lanka’s position as a destination for digital excellence.”
Shalendra Mendis, Vice President and Summit Co-Chair, spoke about this year’s vision: “We aim to deliver an experience that is both globally relevant and locally impactful. From internationally recognized speakers and cross-industry conversations to practical workshops and networking opportunities, our focus is on ensuring every delegate leaves with new perspectives, meaningful connections, and ideas they can apply immediately.”
A Platform for Learning, Collaboration, and Innovation
Over two days, delegates can expect an immersive program featuring globally recognized keynote speakers, regional thought leaders, technical breakout sessions, workshops, executive networking experiences, and interactive brand showcases.
The summit will explore the future of artificial intelligence, digital marketing, fintech, tourism, e-commerce, media, martech, data and analytics, content and creativity, digital transformation, entrepreneurship, emerging technologies, and business innovation, bringing together leaders from across industries to share insights, foster collaboration, and explore the trends shaping Asia’s digital future.
As Digital Summit Asia – Sri Lanka enters its next chapter, it continues to strengthen Sri Lanka’s position as a regional hub for digital thought leadership while creating new opportunities for learning, collaboration, investment, and innovation across Asia.
Registration details, speaker announcements, partnership opportunities, and program updates will be released over the coming weeks through the official Digital Summit Asia channels.