The Digital Marketers Association of Sri Lanka (DMASL) is set to host Digital Summit Asia | Sri Lanka 2026, powered by Visa, a global leader in digital payments, on 1st and 2nd October 2026 at Water\u2019s Edge, Colombo. The Summit will bring together leading voices from across Asia\u2019s digital, marketing, creative, technology and business communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marking a new chapter for the Summit, this year\u2019s event expands its focus beyond Sri Lanka to create a regional platform for ideas, collaboration and exchange, connecting local professionals with creators, innovators, entrepreneurs and industry leaders from across Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under the theme \u201cThe Epicentre\u201d, the 2026 Summit explores how new ideas, perspectives and possibilities emerge when different minds and disciplines come together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Summit’s central idea is built around a new epicentre of creativity, technology and intelligence, bringing together the people and communities shaping what comes next. From creators and entrepreneurs to marketers, technology leaders and business professionals, Digital Summit Asia aims to create new conversations and connections that extend beyond the two-day event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This year\u2019s international speaker lineup features an impressive mix of regional and global industry leaders, including Dissara Udomdej (Ohm), CEO & Founder of Yell Worldwide; Naved Qureshi, Business Head, Southeast Asia at Voxxy Media; Aneek Ahmed, Founder of The Outwit Company and The Certified Strategic Marketer Platform; Farah Mehdi, Client Partner, CSAA: Consumer Business at TikTok (ByteDance); Danny Advani, Head of Content & Business at Dot Media; Sundar Swaminathan, Marketing Science Advisor and former Head of Global Brand and International Marketing Science at Uber; Oliver Atkinson, Director of Narrative Strategy at Casual Films; Ovais Ahamed, Founder of Senator We Run Ads; Laurent Thevenet, Head of Creative Tech APAC at Publicis Groupe; and Kerem Gorkem Orhan, Client Partner, South Asia and Turkey at TikTok (ByteDance).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The programme has been designed to move beyond conventional conference formats, with two days of keynotes, interactive sessions, breakout rooms, workshops, roundtable discussions and panel conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Topics throughout the Summit will explore some of the most relevant questions facing today\u2019s digital and creative industries, from the impact of AI and the creator economy to brand building, marketing effectiveness, storytelling, innovation and the future of digital advertising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Summit brings together perspectives from across a wide range of industries and digital disciplines, including FinTech, MarTech, travel and tourism, retail, technology, media, advertising, e-commerce, data analytics and AI. This cross-industry approach creates a space for professionals to explore how digital is transforming their respective sectors, while learning from ideas and innovations emerging across the wider ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A dedicated set of sessions will also explore the intersection of digital, travel and tourism, creating an opportunity for professionals from the travel and tourism ecosystem to engage directly with the digital and creative communities shaping how destinations, hospitality brands and experiences connect with audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Powered by Visa, a global leader in digital payments, this year\u2019s Summit reflects the growing importance of digital transformation across industries and the need to bring together the people, ideas and technologies shaping the future. Visa\u2019s support further strengthens the Summit\u2019s ambition to connect Sri Lanka\u2019s digital ecosystem with regional and global perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Summit will also extend beyond the main stage with a strong emphasis on networking and community. The Night Summit will feature speed networking, talent showcases, gaming and interactive experiences, followed by the Summit Social on the second evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Summit will take place on 1st and 2nd October 2026 at Water\u2019s Edge, Colombo, with tickets currently available through the official Summit website. For more information you<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With its regional and local speaker lineup, diverse programme and focus on bringing together different parts of the digital and creative ecosystem, Digital Summit Asia | Sri Lanka 2026 aims to create a new meeting point for the people and ideas shaping Asia\u2019s digital future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n