Dive into the dynamic world of Sri Lanka's IT sector in this session presentation from January 16, 2024, at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura's Department of Computer Engineering. 📚 Resources Mentioned: SLASSCOM Reports: https://old.slasscom.lk/reports/ (Upcoming: https://slasscom.lk/reports/) SLASSCOM Compensation and Benefits Survey IEEE Top Technology Predictions for 2024: https://www.computer.org/resources/2024-top-technology-predictions IEEE Technology Predictions Press Room: https://www.computer.org/press-room/2024-technology-predictions-revealed TVEC ICT Skill Gap Assessment Study 2021: https://www.tvec.gov.lk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ICT_Skill_Gap_Assessment_Study_2021.pdf ICTA Policy for Digital Transformation of Education: https://www.icta.lk/icta-assets/uploads/2022/04/Policy-for-Digital-Transformation-of-Education-English-1.pdf DigiEcon 2030: https://digiecon2030.lk/ Deloitte Sri Lanka Budget Analysis 2024: https://www.deloitte.com/lk/en/services/tax/analysis/sri-lanka-budget-2024.html #SriLanka #IT #TechnologyTrends #DigitalTransformation #StrategicPlanning #SLASSCOM #IEEE

1. Strategy Planning Workshop
Department of Computer Engineering, University of Sri Jayewardenepura

2. HELLO!
Dhammika Marasinghe
linkedin.com/in/dhammikamarasinghe
Capacity Forum Head, SLASSCOM
2

3. “
Content is primarily based on
- SLASSCOM
- Annual Report
- Employability Skills Survey
- Compensation & Benefits Report
- IEEE Computer Society
- Technology Predictions
- Other Industry Stakeholders
3

4. 4
IT & BPM Sector Goals

5. 5
SLASSCOM Approach

6. 6

7. 7

8. 8

9. 9
Workforce Dynamics

10. 10
Workforce Dynamics

11. Entry
11

12. Opportunities
12

13. Top Talent Concerns
13

14. Opportunities
14

15. Policy and Regulatory Environment
◉ DigiEcon 2030
◉ AI-Strategy/ National Center for Artificial Intelligence
◉ NIA & Technological Innovation Council
◉ Education Sector Reforms and Programmes >>
◉ Vocational Education >>
◉ BMGF | Inclusive Digital Agriculture Transformation (IDAT)
blueprint for Sri Lanka
◉ ESG >>
15

16. 16
Undergraduate
/ Adaptive
Curriculum
Upskill
Vocational
Pathways
Open Courses
Industry
Upskilling
Skill Gaps and Education Alignment

17. Sample Areas
◉ Industrial IoT
◉ Applied AI
◉ GP-GPU
◉ Applied Use Cases
◉ Emerging Areas like Quantum
>>
17

18. Strategic
Partnerships
importance of strategic partnerships between
academia and industry
18

19. Innovation and R&D
19
🌏

20. ROADMAP
20
1 3 5
6
4
2

21. THANKS!
Any questions?
You can find me at
linkedin.com/in/dhammikamarasinghe
@dhammikamare / dhammikamare@gmail.com
21