“Sri Lanka Internet Day 2021 (SLIDay)” inaugural virtual event by the Digital Chapter of the Federation of
Information Technology in Sri Lanka (FITIS), themed ‘Digital Inclusion’ was held on the 06th and 07th of April 2021 in line with FITIS mandates on digital economy and regional hub and the 7-pillar digital strategy.

The theme ‘Digital Inclusion’ was showcase citizen engagement in a digital society and how it had a
positive impact in terms of Access, Affordability, and Digital Ability. The event showcased Sri Lanka’s digital
strategy and feature digitization initiatives already taken by the public and private sectors in several key
areas. It also showcased national priorities of enhancing the country’s digital infrastructure to facilitate a
digitally empowered ecosystem.

This theme also acknowledges the country’s recognition of the need to prioritise its digital economy to face
future economic and social challenges.

The initiatives showcased at the event was focused on the Public Sector’s implementation of digital IDs, Digital
Payment adoption, and PPPs, while focus areas for the private sector would be FinTech, Agri Sector (Use of
IoT), Digital Products for the SME sector and digital adoption by conglomerates. Over 15 key influencers are
expected to share their knowledge and experience in the key areas of the Digital Eco system.