As the Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS) is geared to unveil ‘Sri Lanka Internet Day 2021’, a first-time occurrence in the country, The Bank of Ceylon too collaborates as the “Platinum Sponsor” for the event.
The event will span two full days and bring IT industry experts, startup entrepreneurs, top delegates, and business decision-makers from across the globe together. The Bank’s Chairman Kanchana Ratwatte handed the sponsorship at an event at the Bank’s Head Office to Aruna Alwis FITIS Organizing Committee for “Sri Lanka Internet Day 2021”.
The event will be held from April 6-7, themed ‘Digital Inclusion, an initiative driven by the Digital Services Chapter of FITIS, will present critical digital topics to participants including citizen engagement in a digital society; Sri Lanka’s overall digital strategy and the current public plus private sector digitization efforts in key areas; and the national vision for improving the island’s digital infrastructure in supporting a digitally-driven ecosystem and economy. Further, the engaging content presented across both days will carry a strong emphasis on Sri Lanka’s re-energized prioritization of strengthening its digital economy, to boldly face and overcome future economic and social challenges experienced.
BOC’s continued support of novel digital initiatives such as FITIS-led ‘Sri Lankan Internet Day 2021’, parallel to the bank’s strong digital focus in streamlining internal processes as well as enhancing services and experience for customers, reinforces their standing as a digital pacesetter in banking with particular emphasis on strengthening the national economy through wider digital adoption.
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