The 3i show with Stefan de Alwis wins Asia’s Best Emerging Podcast Award 2025–2026

Sri Lanka’s presence in Asia’s digital media and thought leadership arena gained significant regional recognition as The 3i Show with Stefan de Alwis was named Asia’s Best Emerging Podcast Show of the Year 2025–2026 at the prestigious Asia Awards.

The accolade, presented under the Asia Awards programme—widely recognised as Asia’s leading brand and leadership awards platform and associated with the World Research Congress with The Times of London as its online media partner—honours excellence in leadership, innovation, and media across the continent. The recognition highlights the growing global relevance of Sri Lankan-led intellectual platforms contributing to regional dialogue and influence.

Commenting on the achievement, Founder and Host Stefan de Alwis said the award marked a milestone not only for the podcast but also for Sri Lanka’s expanding footprint in Asia’s leadership and digital media ecosystem. He noted that The 3i Show remains committed to amplifying local and global voices, fostering cross-border conversations, and positioning Sri Lanka as a contributor to Asia’s evolving thought leadership landscape.

Conceptualised as a purpose-driven platform built around the pillars of Impact, Influence, and Inspire, The 3i Show features candid conversations with business leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers. Through its strong digital and social media presence, the podcast offers audiences practical insights, lived experiences, and forward-looking ideas that transcend geographical boundaries.

The show has steadily built a loyal following by spotlighting authentic stories, regional success journeys, and emerging voices, establishing itself as a catalyst for meaningful dialogue across industries. At its core, the platform aims to ignite curiosity, build courage, and challenge mindsets, empowering listeners to pursue personal growth and positive societal impact.

Stefan de Alwis is a prominent Sri Lankan media personality, strategic business leader, and philanthropist with experience spanning entrepreneurship, finance, digital transformation, and media. He holds a BA (Hons) in Entrepreneurship and an MBA in Finance from the University of Bedfordshire, UK. His professional background includes leadership roles at Digital 365 Holdings (Pvt.) Ltd and Hands International Group, along with advisory engagements across investment and private equity sectors and collaborations with internationally recognised brands.

In addition to his corporate career, de Alwis has served as a news anchor on Sri Lanka Rupavahini, the national television network, and is widely regarded as a leading voice in communication and broadcasting. Through the De Alwis Foundation, he is also actively involved in philanthropic initiatives focused on education, including the establishment of a preschool and the provision of scholarships to deserving students.

With this regional honour, The 3i Show with Stefan de Alwis further cements its position as one of Asia’s fastest-rising podcast platforms, while reinforcing Sri Lanka’s growing influence in the continent’s media and leadership landscape.