SLASSCOM holds IT & BPM Exploration Day in North Central province

SLASSCOM team at IT/BPM Exploration Day in North Central province

Courtesy visit to Rajarata University Vice Chancellor Prof. Bandula Jayathilake during IT & BPM Exploration Day North Central Province by SLASSCOM Chairperson Shehani Seneviratne and SLASSCOM team

• Ignites future tech talent 

Continuing its long-standing commitment to nurturing future-ready talent, the SLASSCOM successfully hosted its latest Capacity Forum – IT & BPM Exploration Day at the Rajarata University recently, bringing together students, educators and aspiring professionals from across the North Central province.

The initiative builds on the legacy of SLASSCOM’s flagship IT & BPM Weeks programme, launched in 2014, which has consistently driven regional engagement and industry awareness across Sri Lanka. With a strong focus on inspiring the next generation, the Exploration Day aimed to provide the participants with valuable exposure to the rapidly evolving IT and business process management (BPM) industry, while fostering stronger connections between academia and industry.

The event saw an impressive turnout, engaging over 1,500 participants across multiple segments. This included participation of over 30 schools, 454 junior school students (Grades 6–8), 420 senior school students (Grades 10-13), 166 participants in the dedicated ‘STEM for Her’ session aimed at encouraging female participation in technology and 500 undergraduates. In addition, 50 academic staff members took part in focused knowledge-sharing sessions designed to strengthen curriculum relevance and industry alignment.

A key highlight of the day was the hands-on career exposure facilitated through 50 mock interviews conducted by an expert team from 99x, providing students with practical insights into recruitment processes and the expectations of today’s tech industry. Interactive sessions throughout the day explored emerging career pathways, industry trends and the critical skills required to succeed in the digital economy.

The initiative not only created awareness about diverse career opportunities within the IT & BPM sector but also encouraged innovation and entrepreneurship among young participants, reinforcing the importance of future-ready skills in a competitive global landscape.

SLASSCOM Chairperson Shehani Seneviratne stated, “The IT & BPM Exploration Day at the University of Rajarata is a testament to SLASSCOM’s ongoing commitment to nurturing the next generation of talent across Sri Lanka. By engaging students, educators, and aspiring professionals with hands-on learning, career guidance, and insights into the evolving IT & BPM industry, we aim to inspire meaningful career pathways and strengthen the link between academia and industry.”

The event was supported by The Royal Norwegian Embassy, with the collaboration of the Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Ministry, hosted by Rajarata University of Sri Lanka and with the Career Guidance partnership of 99x for this event. The Exploration Day further strengthened industry-academia collaboration while advancing SLASSCOM’s mission of positioning Sri Lanka as a leading global hub for IT and BPM talent.