TIIKM wins Silver at SLIM SME Development Awards

The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM), a Sri Lankan-born powerhouse in global knowledge facilitation and academic innovation, secured the Silver award in the Service Category, at the prestigious SLIM SME Development Awards (SMEDA) 2025, held recently by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM).

This award recognises TIIKM’s exceptional leadership in reshaping the global knowledge economy by bridging critical gaps between the academia, government policy and industry. With a formidable presence in over eight countries—including Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, South Korea, China, the Philippines, India and Indonesia—TIIKM continues to serve as a vital engine for international academic exchange and human capital development.

Backed by a global network of more than 400 institutional partners, ranging from top-tier universities and ministries to international NGOs and professional associations, TIIKM has become a symbol of credibility, inclusivity and intellectual empowerment on the world stage. Its portfolio of international conferences, peer-reviewed publications, research development programmes and high-impact workshops collectively forms a unique ecosystem that nurtures dialogue, innovation and transformation across disciplines and borders.

“This award is not just an accolade—it is a powerful endorsement of our vision to democratise knowledge, empower voices and position Sri Lanka as a global hub for academic and professional excellence,” said TIIKM CEO Oshadee Withanawasam.

“We are deeply committed to driving global partnerships while creating sustainable local value through employment, skills development and foreign exchange earnings.”

At national level, TIIKM is a proud contributor to Sri Lanka’s socioeconomic progress, offering over 100 employment opportunities and bringing in substantial foreign income through knowledge-based exports. TIIKM’s event arm, TIIKM Events, has also earned a sterling reputation as Sri Lanka’s most trusted and professional event brand, recognised for its unmatched execution standards, creative and experiential concepts, academic rigor and seamless global collaborations.

From empowering early-career researchers in Southeast Asia, hosting policy roundtables in East Asia to launching international publication platforms for emerging economies, TIIKM is not just managing knowledge but revolutionising how knowledge shapes the future.