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Sri Lanka’s growing focus on strengthening its cybersecurity capabilities took centre stage at the SITREK Cyber and Tech Summit 2026, held on 4-5 March at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams Colombo.
Hosted by SITREK Group, the summit brought together global cybersecurity experts, policymakers, representatives of the armed forces, banks, financial institutions and corporate leaders to discuss strategies for protecting digital infrastructure and strengthening cyber resilience.
A key highlight of the event was the signing of a Memorandum of Collaboration between SITREK Group and Singapore-based technology company ST Engineering, aimed at introducing advanced cyber defense technologies and global expertise to Sri Lanka.
Delivering the keynote address, ST Engineering President – Cyber Goh Eng Choon shared global perspectives on emerging cyber threats and the increasing role of advanced technologies in safeguarding national infrastructure and enterprise systems.
The summit was also attended by Digital Economy Ministry Secretary Waruna Sri Dhanapala who emphasised the importance of strengthening national cybersecurity capabilities as Sri Lanka continues to expand its digital economy.
In addition to strategic discussions, the summit showcased a range of emerging security technologies and solutions. Demonstrations included AI-driven video analytics from Dragonfruit AI, cloud-based access control and video surveillance technologies from Brivo/Eagle Eye, as well as drone-based surveillance capabilities developed in collaboration with Scouts, a Sri Lankan startup company.
The event also featured the launch of Sidekick, a digital platform designed to support operational management within secure environments. The software includes features such as visitor management, vehicle parking management, incident management and venue management, enabling organisations to streamline security-related operations through a unified system. The Sidekick platform will be made available free of charge to existing SITREK Security Solutions clients as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance service value and operational efficiency.
Speaking at the summit, SITREK Group Co-Chairman Jeevaka Wijesinghe highlighted the importance of international collaboration and technological innovation in addressing the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape. He noted that partnerships between global technology leaders and local organisations will play an important role in strengthening Sri Lanka’s digital resilience.
Industry observers note that initiatives such as the SITREK Cyber and Tech Summit 2026 are becoming increasingly important as Sri Lanka seeks to build a secure digital ecosystem capable of supporting the country’s rapidly expanding digital economy.
