For over a decade, CICRA and the Daily FT have successfully delivered Sri Lanka’s premier Annual Cyber Security Summit, establishing ourselves as trusted authorities in digital risk management. Building on this legacy of excellence, we now present the Inaugural Data Protection Summit – Sri Lanka, addressing the most pressing regulatory challenge facing organizations today.
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About Summit
With the imminent enactment of Sri Lanka’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), businesses across all sectors must urgently adapt to new compliance requirements.
This landmark event will bring together industry leaders, legal experts, compliance officers, IT professionals, and policymakers to discuss the requirements, challenges, and best practices in implementing data protection frameworks.
KEY NOTE
Speakers
Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya
Chief Advisor to the President of Sri Lanka on Digital Economy
Tommy Black
Chief Security Officer, Sparkoo Technologies, Ireland, Co Limited
Mr.Jayantha Fernando
Former Chair of PDPA Drafting Committee
Mr.Ganaka Herath
Managing Partner, McKinsey, Sri Lanka
Ms. Shenuka Jayalath
Head of Contracts & Regulatory – Group Legal & Regulatory, Dialog Axiata
GUEST
Speakers
Mr. C.P.S. Bandara
Assistant Governor, Central Bank of Sri Lanka
Ms.Sherill Pal
Senior Counsel for Privacy & Data Protection, Mastercard
Mr.Shabeer Shiyam
Chief Technical Strategy Officer, South Asian Technologies Pvt. Ltd
Mr.Oshada Senanayake
Director, Brandix
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Why This Summit is Critical Now?
The PDPA will introduce strict regulatory requirements, mandating organizations to:
- Appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO)
- Implement data governance policies
- Ensure secure data processing & storage
- Report breaches and demonstrate compliance
Many organizations are unprepared for these changes. This summit will serve as a foundational platform to:
- Demystify the PDPA – What does it mean for Sri Lankan businesses?
- Guide compliance – Step-by-step roadmap for implementation
- Train future DPOs – Roles, responsibilities, and best practices
- Share real-world case studies – Lessons from global & local implementations
News of Data Protection Summit
Mastercard joins as Gold Partner for Sri Lanka’s inaugural Data Privacy and Protection Summit 2025.
Thursday, 26 June 2025
Agility Innovation powers first-ever Data Privacy and Protection Summit 2025 as Exclusive Platinum Partner.
Friday, 27 June 2025
ORIN joins Sri Lanka’s inaugural Data Privacy and Protection Summit 2025 as Gold Partner.
Tuesday, 1 July 2025
Key insights from top experts at first ever Data Privacy and Protection Summit tomorrow
Wednesday, 2 July 2025
Sri Lanka’s digital economy targets 5x growth: Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya
Friday, 4 July 2025
Summit Objectives
By the end of this summit, participants will gain clear insights on:
Government Insights on PDPA
Policies, Compliance, and the Road Ahead
Decoding PDPA
Frameworks, Compliance, and Best Practices
From Theory to Action
Implementing PDPA in Your Business
The Strategic DPO
Roles, Responsibilities, and Leadership in Data Protection
Speakers
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Who's Speaking?
Hear 9 inspiring talks, meet the best product people in Europe, and party together after the event!
Emma Thunder
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Who Should Attend?
This summit is designed for professionals responsible for data governance, compliance, and security, including:
Aspiring Data Protection Officers (DPOs)
Compliance & Risk Officers
IT & Cybersecurity Teams
Human Resources & Admin Personnel (Handling employee data)
Legal & Corporate Governance Professionals
CEOs, CIOs & Decision-Makers (Ensuring organizational readiness)
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