The Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL), the nation's apex professional body for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) professionals, commemorated its Golden Jubilee with a prestigious celebration held on 7 July 2026 at the BMICH, marking fifty years of excellence, innovation, professional leadership, and national service in advancing Sri Lanka's digital journey.

The landmark celebration brought together senior government leaders, technology industry executives, policymakers, academics, international partners, past presidents, fellows, members, students, and distinguished guests to honour CSSL's remarkable journey since its establishment in 1976.

For five decades, CSSL has remained at the forefront of Sri Lanka's ICT evolution, championing professional excellence, ethical standards, education, research, innovation, and policy advocacy. Throughout its history, the Society has nurtured generations of ICT professionals while serving as a trusted advisor to government, industry, and academia on matters of national importance.

Today, as digital technologies rapidly reshape every aspect of society, CSSL continues to lead the national conversation on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, software engineering, digital governance, digital public infrastructure, data, and emerging technologies.

CSSL President Heahan Karunaratne reflected on the Society's remarkable achievements and its vision for the future.

"Over the past five decades, CSSL has played a pivotal role in advancing the ICT profession, promoting innovation, and developing digital talent in Sri Lanka. Our Golden Jubilee is not only a celebration of our rich heritage but also a commitment to shaping the future of Sri Lanka's digital economy."

He further noted that while technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, people must remain at the centre of digital transformation. CSSL's future focus, he said, is to ensure that innovation delivers meaningful benefits to every citizen while upholding professionalism, ethics, and trust.

Chief Guest, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne congratulated CSSL on reaching its historic Golden Jubilee milestone.

"The Government's vision of building a modern digital economy can only be achieved through strong partnerships with professional institutions such as the Computer Society of Sri Lanka."

The Deputy Minister highlighted the important role that professional organisations play in developing future-ready talent, strengthening cybersecurity, supporting innovation, and building confidence in Sri Lanka's digital economy.

"Digital transformation is ultimately about people, not technology alone. It is about creating opportunities, improving public services, empowering businesses, and enhancing the quality of life of every citizen."

A key highlight of the celebration was CSSL's renewed commitment to driving Human-Centric Digital Adoption and advancing the national vision of Society 5.0.

A significant highlight of the Golden Jubilee celebrations was the CSSL Colloquium 2026, which was held in parallel at the BMICH, providing a platform to promote research, innovation, and product-based solutions. The Colloquium reflected CSSL’s commitment to connecting research, industry, and entrepreneurship to create technology-driven solutions with national impact.

As part of this innovation ecosystem, CSSL’s collaborative partners Neo Ventures with NIBM and Connect to Care with the Ministry of Agriculture showcased startup initiatives and the GoviNext programme, demonstrating the potential of digital technology to transform sectors, empower communities, and create new opportunities.

CSSL has positioned Human-Centric Digital Adoption as a strategic pillar for Sri Lanka's digital future, advocating policies and initiatives that empower citizens, educators, students, professionals, entrepreneurs, businesses, and the public sector to embrace technology confidently and responsibly.