UnionPay International has come on board as a Platinum Sponsor for the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026, marking its fourth consecutive year of partnership with Sri Lanka’s premier awards platform dedicated to honouring the country’s payment technology innovators.
The eighth edition, LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026, will be held on 24 March 2026 at Cinnamon Life Colombo, under the patronage of Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, as Chief Guest; and Hon. Eng. Eranga Weeraratne, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, and Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya, Chief Advisor to the President on Digital Economy, as Guests of Honour. Under the theme “Inclusive FinTech,” this year’s LankaPay Technnovation Awards will bring together key industry stakeholders to celebrate financial institutions, FinTechs, and government agencies driving Sri Lanka’s digital economy.
Welcoming UnionPay on board, Mr. Channa de Silva, CEO of LankaPay, stated, “We are delighted to have UnionPay International continue as a valued partner of the LankaPay Technnovation Awards. Their ongoing support reflects a shared dedication to advancing Sri Lanka’s digital payment ecosystem, promoting innovation, and enhancing financial inclusion. Our long-standing collaboration with UnionPay strengthens our efforts to develop a robust, secure, and inclusive digital financial ecosystem, which paves the way for a resilient digital economy and underscores our joint commitment to recognizing and inspiring the frontrunners of purpose-driven innovation within the country’s digital finance landscape”.
Expressing his views on this partnership, Mr. Cai Huiming, Regional General Manager of South Asia of UnionPay International, stated, “We are proud to continue our partnership with LankaPay as a Platinum Sponsor of the Technnovation Awards for the fourth consecutive year. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to advancing innovation, inclusivity, and excellence in Sri Lanka’s digital payment ecosystem. The Awards provide an important platform to recognize and celebrate the pioneers of inclusive FinTech, and we are honoured to support LankaPay’s efforts in fostering an inclusive digital ecosystem. As we roll out the LankaPay/UnionPay co-badged national card, we have identified significant opportunities to expand RMB based business in collaboration with LankaPay and its issuing member bank’s, enabling more seamless and convenient cross border payment solutions for customers. In this context, the theme of this year’s event – Inclusive FinTech – is particularly relevant, as it strongly aligns with our broader objective of enhancing financial connectivity, accessibility, and innovation through our ongoing partnership with LankaPay.”
UnionPay International is a global leader in the payment industry, enabling secure and seamless cross-border transactions for millions of cardholders and merchants worldwide. With card acceptance spanning 183 countries and regions, UnionPay is among the most widely accepted payment brands globally, supporting international commerce and digital payment adoption at scale. UnionPay’s innovative mobile payment solutions, including UnionPay Mobile QuickPass and UnionPay QR code payments, are now accepted in over 100 countries and regions, offering enhanced convenience, security, and flexibility for consumers and businesses in an increasingly digital economy.
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Dinuka Perera, Deputy CEO – LankaPay; Channa de Silva, CEO – LankaPay; Hu Binghan – Head of South Asia of UnionPay International; Crispin Wijesekera – Country Manager – Sri Lanka and Maldives of UnionPay International; and Mr. Sameera Rowel – Head of Products & Business Development Sri Lanka and Maldives of UnionPay International
