Dialog Enterprise, the corporate solutions arm of Dialog Axiata PLC, proudly concluded its role as the Title Sponsor of Industry Expo 2025, held from September 18–21, 2025, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo. The event attracted a record-breaking around 100,000 visitors from Sri Lanka and abroad, further cementing its position as the nation’s premier industrial exhibition.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi and Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe, together with senior officials from the Industrial Development Board and other government institutions. On the second day, the Expo was honored by the participation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who toured the exhibition and engaged with exhibitors, reflecting the government’s commitment to fostering industrial growth and SME empowerment.
Industry Expo 2025 featured more than 475 exhibitors and 400 brands, showcasing over 180 groundbreaking innovations across key industrial sectors.
Dialog Enterprise’s participation highlighted its leadership in empowering Sri Lanka’s SMEs through scalable, secure, and future-ready digital solutions. The company’s dedicated Business Innovation area featured interactive demonstrations of cutting-edge technologies, including 5G applications, AI-powered chatbots, analytics and automation tools, as well as immersive AR and VR experiences curated by Dialog’s innovation team. These experiences enabled SME owners and business leaders to explore how digital solutions can transform operations, enhance efficiency, and build resilience.
“Industry Expo 2025 has set a new benchmark for industrial collaboration in Sri Lanka, with the participation of visitors, industry leaders, and global partners. Dialog Enterprise’s role as Title Sponsor was pivotal in showcasing how digital innovation can empower SMEs to compete in the global economy. Their continued commitment to advancing technology adoption directly supports our mission of building a stronger and more resilient industrial sector for the country,” said Mr. Ravi Nissanka, Chairman of the Industrial Development Board.
“For multiple years, our partnership with Industry Expo has been an opportunity to showcase what’s possible when SMEs are given the tools to innovate and thrive,” said Navin Pieris, Group Chief Enterprise Officer at Dialog Enterprise. “We remain deeply committed to supporting Sri Lanka’s SME ecosystem with intelligent, affordable, and tailor-made ICT solutions that drive long-term growth and sustainability.”
Dialog Enterprise’s ongoing presence at Industry Expo underscores its vision of being more than just a technology provider, it is a long-term digital transformation partner for SMEs at every stage of growth. Through initiatives such as these, Dialog continues to empower the businesses that form the backbone of Sri Lanka’s economic development.