BPC, a global leader in payment solutions, has joined as a Strategic Partner for the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026. This partnership aims to bolster efforts in recognizing innovators in payment technology within the country. The event is scheduled for March 24, 2026, at the Lumina Ballroom, Cinnamon Life Colombo. It will be held under the distinguished patronage of Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, who will serve as the Chief Guest. Hon. Eng. Eranga Weeraratne, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, and Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya, Chief Advisor to the President on Digital Economy, will be the Guests of Honour. The eighth edition of the LankaPay Technnovation will highlight pioneers in “Inclusive FinTech.”
Introduced in 2017, the LankaPay Technnovation Awards is the first and only national awards platform in Sri Lanka dedicated to acknowledging technological innovations in the financial services sector. The 2026 awards, themed “Inclusive FinTech,” aim to improve access through digital financial services, enhance efficiency, and enable broader participation in the digital economy. The event encourages collaboration across the financial services and technology sectors.
In welcoming BPC, Mr. Channa de Silva, CEO of LankaPay, stated, “We are pleased to welcome BPC as a strategic partner of the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026. This partnership holds special significance as we advocate for Inclusive FinTech, reinforcing our shared vision of expanding access, driving innovation, and making financial services affordable for all, thereby fostering financial inclusion.”
Mr. Subash Chandra Bowse, Country Director of BPC for Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the Maldives, commented on the partnership, “We believe in the philosophy that innovation is a marathon, not a sprint. We recognize LankaPay as the architect of the modern financial landscape in Sri Lanka, guiding the advancement of Sri Lanka’s digital payment ecosystem through innovation and technology leadership. BPC is proud to join hands as a Strategic Partner for the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026. We at BPC endorse the belief that financial technology should drive inclusion and create economic welfare for every community, at every income level.”
With over 30 years of expertise, BPC stands as a global leader in Smart Digital Payment Solutions, Enterprise-Level Fraud Prevention, and global Marketplace services. The company empowers banks, neobanks, fintechs, smart cities, and governments to develop user-friendly, secure, and inclusive financial ecosystems. BPC’s innovations have positioned it as a leader in international rankings.
Operating in more than 150 countries with over 500 clients, BPC remains committed to advancing financial innovation and inclusiveness, enabling businesses and individuals to thrive in the dynamic digital economy.
