In an effort to strengthen trade and technology ties between Sri Lanka and Japan, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan hosted two events during Japan IT Week Spring 2025, one of Asia’s leading tech trade fairs.
ICT Networking Session – April 21, 2025
Held in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) - session organsied by the Embassy in Tokyo introduced ten export-ready Sri Lankan ICT companies to Japan based Sri Lankan Associations and to Japan’s Start up and innovation ecosystem, fostering new business opportunities and strategic partnerships. The ten companies were selected through a JICA-supported export readiness program, jointly implemented with the EDB, from over 85 applicants. Participating companies included BoardPAC, Consulate (Pvt) Ltd, hSenid, IronOne AI Labs, OREL IT, Senzmate Alo T Intelligence, Software, Xeptagon, Zincat Technology (Pvt) ltd, Zone24x7.
The program is designed to prepare Sri Lankan tech firms for long-term success in the Japanese market. This event was recognized as the official Partner Events of Sushi Tech 2025, Tokyo’s flagship startup ecosystem initiative.
During the event, CEO of Japan Cloud Aruna Basnayake, offered practical insights on navigating Japan’s enterprise IT sector and building trust with Japanese companies. Key representatives of Sri Lankan associations in Japan, namely Sri Lanka Business Council in Japan, Sri Lanka Automobile Association in Japan, Sri Lanka Professional Association in Japan, Sri Lanka Academic Association and Global Federation of Sri Lanka Business Councils also shared useful insights for the delegation and expressed support for facilitating their market entry.
B2B Forum – April 22, 2025
The Embassy hosted a dedicated business-to-business (B2B) Forum to connect the visiting Sri Lankan companies directly with Japanese IT stakeholders. The session drew interest from Japanese industry representatives. It was conducted in partnership with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), The Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI), United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Investment and Technology Promotion Office, Tokyo, Japan Institute for Overseas Investment (JOI), Japan Information Technology Services Industry Association (JISA), Japan-Sri Lanka Business Cooperation Committee (JSLBCC).
President of the Japan Information Technology Services Takeshi Miyamoto, Industry Association (JISA) and the Senior Director of Science Technology and Innovation and Digital Transformation, Governance and Peacebuilding Department, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Tomoyuki Yamada also shared their views and the opportunities for Sri Lankan companies in connecting with the Japanese IT eco-system for mutual beneficial ventures.
Chargé d’ Affaires a.i., of the Sri Lanka Embassy in Japan Sesath Thambugala, and Director of the EDB Indumini Kodikara, , addressing both events highlighted Sri Lanka’s ICT strengths, talent pool, and export potential.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Tokyo
25 April 2025
