SLASSCOM to host multiple events in Norway and Sweden to promote the country’s ICT sector
The Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) has made arrangements to host multiple events in Norway and Sweden in a bid to promote the country’s ICT sector.
The events will be held to coincide with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s visit to Oslo from the 3rd till the 5th of this month. The Prime Minister is expected to participate in the event as well.
The Premier will be accompanied by the Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development and Rural Economic Affairs, Wijith Wijayamuni Zoysa.
According to local media reports, the ICT Investment Roundtable is planned for 5th October and is organized by IKT Norge (ICT Norway), SLASSCOM and the Sri Lanka Embassy in Oslo.
The opening address is to be delivered by the Prime Minister. Other speakers include Jeevan Gnanam – Chairman SLASSCOM, Heidi Austlid – CEO IKT Norge, Jostein Magnussen – Founder Netlife Research, Finn Worm-Petersen – CEO Tiqri, Dag Honningsvag – Chairman 99X Technology, Stein Inge Haaland, CEO – Embla Innovation and Mangala Karunaratne, Founder and CEO Calcey Technologies.
The industry and company presentations will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Dag Honningsvag.
SLASSCOM will also host a Business Networking Event on 3rdOctober in association with IKT Norge and the Seafood Exporters Association at The Gallery, Mesh for business leaders and visiting delegates.
Jeevan Gnanam and delegates from multiple SLASSCOM member companies also participated in the Oslo Innovation Week held during 23-28th September.
Three startup companies, Park and Pay, SixerVideo and Tracified, selected through DisruptAsia 2018 were also given the opportunity by IKT Norge to be highlighted on a global stage at the Oslo Innovation Week.
Meanwhile, SLASSCOM in association with Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and the Sri Lanka Embassy in Sweden will host an event on 1st October to promote the “Island of Ingenuity – Sri Lanka Knowledge Services” brand, at the Embassy in Stockholm, the local media has reported.
OSL take:
SLASSCOM’s move to promote Sri Lanka’s ICT sector in Norway and Sweden is line with the Sri Lankan government’s policy of promoting and developing the country’s ICT and digital sectors. ICT experts in Norway and Sweden could participate in the programmes and learn about the ICT sector in Sri Lanka. The government has already introduced many incentive programmes for companies investing in the ICT sector and developing the country’s e-economy platform. Interested foreign businesses/investors could explore the growing opportunities in Sri Lanka’s ICT sector.
| Article Code : | VBS/AT/20181003/Z_8 |