The HNB National Banking and Finance Conference sponsorship highlights the bank’s strengthened commitment to driving digital maturity and strategic innovation within Sri Lanka’s financial sector. As the Platinum Sponsor and Official Banking Partner of the inaugural IBSL event, HNB aims to support industry-wide collaboration and future-ready transformation. This partnership positions the bank at the forefront of shaping a resilient and inclusive financial ecosystem.
HNB National Banking and Finance Conference sponsorship underscores its digital vision
The HNB National Banking and Finance Conference partnership marks a significant milestone for Hatton National Bank PLC, which has been announced as the Platinum Sponsor and Official Banking Partner of the first-ever IBSL National Banking and Finance Conference 2025. Scheduled for 1–2 December [insert year] in Colombo, the event is organized by the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka and brings together influential leaders across the banking and finance community. HNB’s involvement reinforces its long-standing role as a champion of digital transformation, innovation, and sector-wide progress.
HNB Managing Director and CEO Damith Pallewatte emphasized that the HNB National Banking and Finance Conference serves as a vital platform for exploring the long-term impact of technology on financial services and national stability. He noted that the bank is committed to building a progressive ecosystem centered on customer-focused digital solutions. By supporting the event at the highest sponsorship tier, HNB signals its readiness to accelerate industry-wide innovation while enhancing financial resilience across the country.
As the Platinum Sponsor, HNB strengthens its position as a thought leader in shaping the future of banking. The bank recognizes that technology-driven change must be accompanied by strong governance, strategic insight, and meaningful collaboration. Its role in the HNB National Banking and Finance Conference highlights the importance of fostering partnerships that enable the banking sector to navigate emerging risks, adopt advanced tools, and enhance operational efficiency.
A key component of the conference is the CEO Forum, where top executives from Sri Lanka’s leading banks will exchange perspectives on innovation, customer experience, regulatory preparedness, and risk mitigation in an evolving financial environment. Through its sponsorship, HNB ensures active engagement in discussions that will guide industry policies and influence the sector’s direction in the digital era. The event creates opportunities for knowledge sharing and joint problem solving, helping decision makers chart a path toward sustainable transformation.
The HNB National Banking and Finance Conference also underlines HNB’s broader commitment to expanding financial inclusion and promoting accessible digital services for consumers and businesses. The bank continues to invest in secure, customer-centric solutions that support long-term financial stability. As Sri Lanka moves toward greater digital maturity, the conference is expected to provide valuable clarity on emerging trends, key challenges, and future opportunities. Placeholder fields such as [insert update on keynote topics], [insert panel insights], and [insert policy outcomes] can be included for daily coverage or follow-up reports as the event unfolds.
By supporting the inaugural IBSL conference at the highest tier, HNB reinforces its leadership role in guiding Sri Lanka’s banking industry into a new era of innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth. The discussions ahead are poised to shape the country’s financial landscape and strengthen collaboration across the sector.