NeenOpal, in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), successfully hosted the AI Catalyst Symposium Sri Lanka 2026, bringing together business leaders, technology executives, and AI practitioners to explore how organisations can move beyond AI experimentation and unlock measurable business outcomes.
Held under the theme ‘From AI Ambition to AI Execution’, the symposium focused on one of the most critical challenges facing enterprises today: transforming AI investments into tangible business value. While artificial intelligence has become a strategic priority across industries, many organisations continue to face challenges in scaling AI initiatives beyond pilot projects and demonstrating clear returns.
Throughout the event, industry experts highlighted that the true measure of AI success lies not simply in adoption, but in its ability to deliver measurable impact through improved operational efficiency, enhanced decision-making, stronger customer experiences, revenue growth, and cost optimisation.
A key discussion point was that achieving meaningful ROI from AI requires more than technology investment alone. Organisations must build a culture that embraces change, develop workforce capabilities, and align leadership, processes, and business strategies to support AI-driven transformation.
Experts emphasised that enterprises willing to adapt their operating models and organisational culture are better positioned to accelerate AI adoption, scale successful initiatives, and unlock long-term value.
The symposium also explored emerging developments shaping the future of enterprise AI, including Agentic AI, intelligent automation, AI governance, and workforce readiness, while highlighting real-world examples of organisations that have successfully operationalised AI to achieve measurable business results.
As Sri Lanka continues to advance its digital economy, AI Catalyst Symposium Sri Lanka 2026 reinforced an important message: organisations that combine strategic AI investments with strong leadership, cultural readiness, and a clear focus on business outcomes will be best positioned to realise sustainable ROI and gain a lasting competitive advantage.
LB Finance Promotes Digital Payment Adoption at CBSL’s ‘PayDigital’ Campaign in Trincomalee
LB Finance PLC, through its digital banking arm LB CIM, partnered with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) for the two-day ‘PayDigital Trincomalee’ campaign held on 5–6 June, supporting efforts to promote the adoption of secure, convenient, and efficient digital payment solutions among businesses and consumers.
Conducted under the theme ‘Shaping the Future through Digital Payments’, the initiative led by CBSL aimed to accelerate Sri Lanka’s transition towards a cash-lite economy by encouraging merchants and the public to embrace digital transactions. Trincomalee marked the fifth regional activation of the nationwide campaign and the second campaign held this year, following successful events in Hambantota, Nuwara Eliya, Dambulla, and Kurunegala.
The campaign was conducted near the Central Bus Stand in Trincomalee, attracting participation from merchants, businesses, and members of the public. The programme was graced by CBSL Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Deputy Governor K.G.P. Sirikumara, and Wasantha Alwis, Director – Payments and Settlements at CBSL, along with other senior officials.
As part of the initiative, the LB CIM team, together with CBSL representatives, engaged with merchants across Trincomalee to raise awareness on the benefits of digital payments and provide guidance on enabling smooth and secure cashless transactions.
A key focus of the campaign was the promotion of the LankaQR system, Sri Lanka’s national QR payment standard powered by the LankaPay interoperable payment network. LankaQR enables customers to make payments conveniently through any participating banking application at merchants displaying a LankaQR code, supporting greater accessibility, interoperability, and financial inclusion.
Through its participation in the PayDigital Trincomalee campaign, LB Finance reaffirmed its commitment to driving digital transformation, strengthening financial accessibility, and supporting Sri Lanka’s continued transition towards a digitally empowered economy.
NeenOpal Partners with Amazon Web Services to Host AI Catalyst Symposium Sri Lanka 2026
