Here’s what you missed during Sri Lanka’s Automotive Software Engineers Meetup 3.0. On 14 October 2026 at Port City Sales Gallery, Inivos Technology brought together software engineers, industry professionals, and automotive technology enthusiasts for an evening of knowledge sharing, industry insights, and meaningful connections.
Building on the momentum of previous editions, the forum provided a platform for exploring the evolving automotive software landscape and the opportunities it presents for Sri Lankan engineering talent.
Exploring the Future of Automotive Software
The event commenced with opening remarks by Kasun Fonseka, COO of Inivos Technology, setting the tone for an engaging evening focused on innovation, collaboration, and the growing role of software in the automotive industry.
A key highlight was an engaging fireside chat featuring Fredrick Bas, Farhan Shariff,Sumudu Abeysekarakara, Kasun Eranda, and Dinushka Wijesuriya, moderated by Hasitha Kaushan. The discussion brought together diverse perspectives and practical insights into the automotive software ecosystem, encouraging attendees to explore emerging industry trends and the opportunities shaping its future.
The session created an opportunity for participants to exchange ideas, learn from industry experiences, and gain a broader understanding of the evolving demands of automotive software engineering.
AI and the Evolving Automotive Landscape
The fireside chat was followed by an insightful keynote delivered by Farhan Shariff, Project/Process Manager at ICT Automotive Netherlands. His session offered further perspectives on the technologies, developments, and opportunities influencing the automotive software industry. He explored the intersection of AI and the automotive industry, highlighting how AI is influencing automotive software development and opening up new possibilities for innovation.
The session encouraged attendees to consider the growing role of AI in shaping the future of automotive technology, alongside the emerging opportunities and evolving demands facing software engineers.
Together, the keynote and panel discussion offered valuable perspectives on the technologies transforming the industry and the role engineers can play inadvancing innovation.
Building Sri Lanka’s Automotive Software Community
Beyond the formal sessions, the forum brought together individuals passionate about automotive software, creating valuable opportunities to connect, exchange ideas, and build relationships within the local technology community.
The growing interest and participation reinforced the importance of creating platforms where engineers can learn from industry professionals, share knowledge, and explore new possibilities in automotive technology.
As Sri Lanka continues to develop its software engineering capabilities, we look forward to seeing local talent make an increasingly meaningful contribution to the global automotive software industry.
Software Engineers Forum 3.0 was another step towards strengthening this community and creating opportunities for future collaboration.
We extend our sincere thanks to our speakers, moderator, attendees, and everyonewho contributed to making this edition a success.
At Inivos, we remain committed to bringing the technology community together, encouraging knowledge exchange, and helping shape the future of software engineering in Sri Lanka.
The journey continues. Let’s drive innovation forward, together.
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