NSBM Green University welcomed Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya, Chief Advisor to the President on the Digital Economy and Chairman of GovTech and the ICT Agency of Sri Lanka, for an insightful session with its students and academic staff on the future of Sri Lanka’s digital economy.

The session explored the opportunities and challenges shaping the country’s digital transformation, highlighting the growing importance of digital literacy, technological adaptability and the development of skills and competencies required to thrive in an increasingly digital world. The discussion provided students with valuable perspectives on emerging developments in the digital economy and the role of the next generation in supporting the country’s digital advancement.

During his visit, Dr. Wijayasuriya also met with Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor Prof. Chaminda Rathnayake and the University’s senior management. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives on the evolving role of higher education in supporting national development and preparing future-ready graduates equipped to respond to the changing demands of the digital economy.

The engagement reinforced the importance of strengthening connections between academia and the evolving digital landscape, ensuring that higher education remains responsive to emerging industry needs and technological developments. Such interactions also create valuable opportunities for students and academics to gain insights from industry and national-level expertise.

The visit reflects NSBM Green University’s continued commitment to enriching the student learning experience through meaningful engagement with distinguished professionals and fostering an academic environment that connects knowledge, innovation and the needs of a rapidly transforming economy.