Novus Technologies – a global FinTech service solution provider – has come on board as a Platinum Sponsor for the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026, marking its second time as a valued partner of the country’s flagship platform celebrating innovation and excellence within the payment technology space.
The eighth edition of the LankaPay Technnovation Awards will be held on 24 March 2026 at Cinnamon Life Colombo, under the theme “Inclusive FinTech.” The ceremony will be graced by Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, as the Chief Guest, while Hon. Eng. Eranga Weeraratne, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, and Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya, Chief Advisor to the President on Digital Economy, will attend the event as Guests of Honour.
Welcoming Novus Technologies on board, Mr. Channa de Silva, CEO of LankaPay, said “We are excited to welcome Novus Technologies onboard as a Platinum Sponsor of the LankaPay Technnovation Awards. Their continued support reflects a shared vision of advancing Sri Lanka’s digital payment ecosystem, promoting financial inclusion, and fostering innovation across the country. Our collective efforts in recognizing and celebrating the achievements of the pioneers of payment technology will no doubt serve as an encouragement to those organizations and individuals who are driving meaningful transformation in the digital payments space, and we are proud to have Novus Technologies join us in championing this journey.”
Speaking about the partnership, Ricardos Khoury, President & CEOofNovus Technologies stated “We are proud to partner with LankaPay as a Platinum Sponsor of the Technnovation Awards. This collaboration aligns seamlessly with our overarching business strategy of driving innovation, enabling secure and inclusive digital payment solutions, and supporting the growth of Sri Lanka’s digital economy. We are delighted to be working closely with LankaPay as a technology service provider for some of the country’s groundbreaking initiatives, including GovPay, which is aimed at driving efficiency, transparency, and convenience in public service delivery while providing enhanced services to every citizen.
Lahan Gajasinghaarachchi, the Deputy CEO of Novustech Transact Lanka (Pvt) Ltd stated with the success achieved by GovPay so far, it is heartening to note that Inclusive FinTech is not merely a buzzword, but a reality in which we are honored to play a part. By partnering with LankaPay at its flagship event, we wish to further support its pioneering efforts in driving the digital transformation of the country and fostering inclusion and equity across the digital ecosystem.”
Headquartered in Singapore and serving clients across the Asia Pacific region, Novus Technologies is a solutions provider with deep expertise in retail banking and payment ecosystems. Over the past nine years, the company has processed more than 1.5 billion transactionsand issued over 850,000 Visa, JCB, and UnionPay debit cards for leading financial institutions in the region with the coverage of PCI-DSS 4.0.1 certification. Novus empowers banks, retailers, and payment service providers to adopt scalable, customer-centric digital technologies, delivering seamless and innovative payment solutions.
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Dinuka Perera, Deputy CEO – LankaPay; Channa de Silva, CEO – LankaPay; and Lahan Gajasinghaarachchi, the Deputy CEO of Novustech Transact Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
