Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Sri Lanka will host its first-ever National AI Expo & Conference on September 29-30, 2025, at which the nation's comprehensive AI roadmap will be unveiled, according to the Ministry of Digital Economy.

The trailblazing initiative is the country's most ambitious undertaking to position Sri Lanka as a leading AI hub in the Asia-Pacific region, accelerating artificial intelligence adoption throughout all economic sectors.

The initiative aligns with the country's goal of expanding the digital economy from an estimated US$3.5 billion in 2025 to US$15 billion by 2030, with AI expected to contribute 10-12% of that growth.

The historic tri-party collaboration between the Ministry of Digital Economy, the Information and Co...