Sri Lanka School on Internet Governance

20/11/2025

We are thrilled to announce that Lanka School on Internet Governance (LKSIG) has successfully hosted the Global Encryption Day 2025 celebration event in Sri Lanka in partnership with OSSEC Inc, Global Encryption Coalition, Internet Society and National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) on October 21st, at the NIBM auditorium.

We extend our sincere appreciation to our keynote speaker, Mr. Harsha Wijayawardhana, COO and CTO at Theekshana R&D and our esteemed panelists and speakers, Dr. Chamath Keppitiyagama - Head of the Department of Computation and Intelligent Systems, University of Colombo School of Computing, Mr. Chamindra Attanayake, a Senior Lecturer from the Department of Software Engineering & Computer Security of NSBM Green University, Mr. Asela Waidyalankara - Cyber Security Expert and Managing Director of Talos Consulting Pvt Ltd, Mr. Sashika Suren - Architect DevSecOps at Axiata Digital Labs and Mr. Anderson Kirubaharan for sharing their invaluable expertise.

A special thank you to all participants for your engagement and meaningful contributions to the insightful discussions on the pivotal role of encryption in bolstering cybersecurity.

2025

19/10/2025

Encryption is crucial in safeguarding sensitive information against cyber threats, making it an indispensable tool for both individuals and organizations.

Join us in celebrating Global Encryption Day 2025!

Be part of an insightful event hosted by Lanka School on Internet Governance (LKSIG) in partnering with OSSEC Inc, National Institute of Business Management (NIBM), Global Encryption Coalition and Internet Society on October 21st, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the NIBM auditorium. This event offers a valuable opportunity to explore how encryption can enhance cybersecurity in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Limited Seats Available!
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Don’t miss out on this chance to enhance your knowledge and network with industry experts.

10/10/2025

Do you know "Encryption safeguards the personal security of billions of people and the national security of countries around the world."

Join us for an insightful virtual discussion featuring:
Champika Wijayathunga – Technical Engagement Director, APAC at ICANN
Satish Babu – Former Chair, APRALO and APSIG
Sathira Jayawardena – Senior Consultant, OSSEC Inc

Moderator: Malitha Manawaduge

Gain valuable insights on how Building a Safer Internet through Encryption.

Preliminary Session in line with IGF Sri Lanka 2025 and Global Encryption Day 2025 in Sri Lanka organized by Lanka School on Internet Governance (LKSIG) collaboration with OSSEC Inc.
Reserve your Date on 16th October 2025 @ 11.00 AM

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https://zoom.us/j/92901273628
Meeting ID: 929 0127 3628

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Asia Pacific School on Internet Governance - APSIG

17/04/2025

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 ( #𝐀𝐏𝐈𝐆𝐀) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟓:𝟎𝟎 𝐔𝐓𝐂!
This five-day Internet governance program will be held in 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧, 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐚, from 𝟏𝟖–𝟐𝟐 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭, for 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝟏𝟖–𝟑𝟓 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 #𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐂 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧.
If you’re passionate about shaping the future of the Internet, 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐲 𝟏𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐲. Learn more >> https://go.icann.org/4423k5z

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 ( #𝐀𝐏𝐈𝐆𝐀) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟓:𝟎𝟎 𝐔𝐓𝐂!
This five-day Internet governance program will be held in 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧, 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐚, from 𝟏𝟖–𝟐𝟐 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭, for 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝟏𝟖–𝟑𝟓 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 #𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐂 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧.
If you’re passionate about shaping the future of the Internet, 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐲 𝟏𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐲. Learn more >> https://go.icann.org/4423k5z

13/04/2025

ලබන්නා වූ සිංහල දෙමළ අලුත් අවුරුද්ද සුභම සුභ අලුත් අවුරුද්දක් වේවා...

Wishing you a very Happy & Blessed Sinhala & Tamil New Year, May this New Year bring you much Happiness & Prosperity.

#සිංහල #දෙමළ

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09/03/2025

LKSIG is proud to be attending ICANN 82 in Seattle, USA!
🚀 We’re excited to contribute to global discussions on internet governance, digital inclusion, and capacity building. Together, we’re working to ensure a more inclusive and accessible internet for all.

Stay tuned for updates from the event!

28/01/2025

Here are the key highlights from Day 02, Session 03 of IGF Sri Lanka 2024, featuring insightful discussions on critical aspects of Tech Internet Governance, Digital Inclusion, and Internet Governance. The sessions focused on topics such as Assistive Technologies and Universal Design Principles, Digital Inclusion, Accessibility and Digital Rights, Multilingual Internet and Internet Localization, universal acceptance, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), Data Governance and Trust on the Internet

We sincerely appreciate our esteemed panelists and moderators Prof Anuradha Jayakody (Head of Department of Computer Systems Engineering at SLIIT), Mr. Thareendra Kalpage (Cofounder - Digital Zyndicate), Ms. Manique Gunarathne (Manager at Specialized Training Centre The Employers'​ Federation of Ceylon, Mr. Isuru Samaratunga (Senior Researcher at LIRNEasia), Mr. Michael Lu (UX Architect at Sysco LABS Sri Lanka), Mr. Prasanna Kuruppu (Independent Researcher/Consultant – Disability Affairs), Dr. Thusitha Abeysekara (Head of Legel Studies Unit, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce at University of Sri Jayewardenepura), Mr. Ishan Jalill (Founder/President at Ability for Action, Mr. Chamila Liyanage (Research Assistant at Language Technology Research Laboratary, University of Colombo School of ComputingU, Prof. Sandagomi Coperahewa (Head, Department of Sinhala at University of Colombo), Mr. Mahindasiri HR (CHief Executive Officer at Procons Infotech, Mr. Harsha Wijayawardhana (COO at TheekshanaR&D), Mr. Indika Hiran Wijesinghe (Deputy Director IT at Sri Lanka Tea Board), Dr. Kaneeka Vidanage (PhD.) (Head of the Department - Computer Science at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), Ms. Sachini Herath (Head of AI Solutions at Dialog Axiata), Dr. Kasun Gunawardana (Senior Lecturer at University of Colombo School of Computing), and Mr. Chamil Jeewantha (Software Engineering Manager at Mad Mobile LK) for sharing their invaluable expertise.

Our heartfelt gratitude goes to all of our Partners and Sponsors,

Strategic Partner Internet Society Foundation Internet Society
Silver Sponsor APNIC Foundation

Bronze Sponsors ICANN Ossec Inc https://www.ossec.co.jp/ ,

Award Sponsor BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

Electronic Media Partner TV Derana

Social Media Partner Flare Global

Enterprise Connectivity Partner Dialog Enterprise and Volunteer Partner Lanka Education And Research Network (LEARN) for their invaluable support and contribution to the success of IGF Sri Lanka 2024.

IGF - Internet Governance Forum Asia Pacific School on Internet Governance - APSIG

18/01/2025

Here are the key highlights from Day 01, Session 02 of IGF Sri Lanka 2024, featuring insightful discussions on critical aspects of Women Internet Governance and Youth Internet Governance. The sessions focused on topics such as Women in Tech Opportunities, Women's Role in Internet Governance, Youth's Role in Internet Governance, Internet Addiction and Avoid Scams, Digital Freelancing and Digital Entrepreneurship, Online Transactions, and Opportunities for youth on the Internet

We sincerely appreciate our esteemed panelists and moderators Mr. Udara Dharmasena (Secretary DMASL), Mr. Sachindra Samararatne (Associate Chief Digital Economy Officer at ICTA), Mr. Dinesh Jebamani (Vice President, Head of Digital Marketing at DFCC Bank, Mr. Dilanka Sanjaya (Managing Director at FONIX Software Solutions), Mr. Shanaka Dilshan (Community Leader at FIVERR), Mr. Subash Chandra Bowse (Country Director Sri Lanka and the Maldives at BPC Banking Technologies), Dr. Gumindu Garuka Kulatunga (Consultant in Health Informatics at Ministry of Health Sri Lanka), Dr. A D M A Herath (Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry at Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo), Mr. Sashika Suren (Head of Systems Security & SRE, Architect at Axiata Digital Labs), Dr. Pradeep Sylva (Consultant in Health Informatics at Ministry of Health Sri Lanka), Mrs. Bani Chandrasena (Chair Person at DCLK) Dr. Dilrukshi Gamage, Ph.D. (Senior Lecturer at University of Colombo School of Computing), Mrs. Janaki Kathriarachchi (Founder & Managing director of Ranbath Organic Food (Pvt) Ltd & Three Star Organic Farm (Pvt) Ltd) for sharing their invaluable expertise.

Our heartfelt gratitude goes to all of our Partners and Sponsors,

Strategic Partner Internet Society Foundation Internet Society

Silver Sponsor APNIC Foundation

Bronze Sponsors ICANN Ossec Inc .Inc https://www.ossec.co.jp/ ,

Award Sponsor BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

Electronic Media Partner TV Derana

Social Media Partner Flare Global

Enterprise Connectivity Partner Dialog Enterprise and Volunteer Partner LEARN Lanka Education And Research Network (LEARN) for their invaluable support and contribution to the success of IGF Sri Lanka 2024.

IGF - Internet Governance Forum Asia Pacific School on Internet Governance - APSIG

01/01/2025

Every end marks a new beginning. Keep your spirits and determination unshaken, and you shall always walk the glory road. With courage, faith and great effort, you shall achieve everything you desire. We wish you all a Happy New Year 2025.

25/12/2024

May this Christmas be filled with happiness in all that you do, and may this joy continue the whole year through

19/12/2024

Here are the key highlights from Day 01, Session 01 of IGF Sri Lanka 2024, featuring insightful discussions on critical aspects of Internet governance and multistakeholder collaboration. The session focused on topics such as Internet Governance and the Digital Economy, Multistakeholderism in Internet Governance, Safer Internet Practices, Privacy, and Regulatory Frameworks.

We sincerely appreciate the Chief Guest of the IGF Sri Lanka 2024, Hon. Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Engineer. Eranga Weeraratne and our esteemed panelists and moderators Mr. Waruna Sri Dhanapala Actg Secretary to the Ministry of Digital Economy, Mr. Sachindra Samararatne (Associate Chief Digital Economy Officer at ICTA), Mr. Sandun Hapugoda (Country Manager - Sri Lanka and Maldives at Mastercard), Mr. Yash Agarwal (Stakeholder Engagement Manager, South Asia at ICANN), Mr. Asela Waidyalankara (Managing Director, Talos Consulting (Pvt) Ltd), Dr. Dr. Upendra Pieris (Chief Executive Officer at OREL IT, Mr. Mahesh Atapattu (Chief Information Officer/Chief Information Security Officer at OREL IT), Mr. INDIKA RAJAKARUNA (Senior Manager, Information Security at NDB), Ms. Samantha de Soysa (Privacy focused Attorney-at-Law), Mr. Senalike Devalawatte (SD) (Manager Information Security at SLCERT|CC) for sharing their invaluable expertise.

Our heartfelt gratitude goes to all of our Partners and Sponsors,

Strategic Partner Internet Society Foundation Internet Society
Silver Sponsor APNIC Foundation
Bronze Sponsors ICANN .Inc https://www.ossec.co.jp/ , Award Sponsor BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Electronic Media Partner TV Derana
Social Media Partner Flare Global
Enterprise Connectivity Partner https://business.dialog.lk/ and Volunteer Partner LEARN for their invaluable support and contribution to the success of IGF Sri Lanka 2024."

IGF - Internet Governance Forum

17/12/2024

For the third time, we successfully hosted the IGF Sri Lanka 2024 on December 12th and 13th at Mandarina Colombo, under the theme 'Empowering the Internet Through Multistakeholderism.' The event featured five focused tracks, ten high-level panels, and over 50 expert panelists, delivering diverse insights into critical areas of Internet governance.

IGF Sri Lanka 2024 brought together policymakers, civil society, industry leaders, the technical community, academia, and decision-makers to engage in open, inclusive, and equal-footing discussions on key Internet governance issues and emerging opportunities."
Here are some key highlights from the inauguration ceremony of IGF Sri Lanka 2024, where leaders and stakeholders came together to set the stage for insightful discussions on Internet governance and multistakeholder collaboration.

Our heartfelt gratitude goes to all of our distinguished Panelists, Moderators, and our Partners and Sponsors,

Strategic Partner Internet Society Foundation Internet Society
Silver Sponsor APNIC Foundation
Bronze Sponsors ICANN .Inc https://www.ossec.co.jp/ , Award Sponsor BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Electronic Media Partner TV Derana
Social Media Partner Flare Global
Enterprise Connectivity Partner https://business.dialog.lk/ and Volunteer Partner LEARN for their invaluable support and contribution to the success of IGF Sri Lanka 2024."