October 10, 2024

20th Asian Payment Network Forum (Day 02)

The 'Open Day' was an integral part of the 2nd meeting of the 20th APN Forum 2024, held on 10th October 2024, at Shangri-la, Colombo. LankaPay had the privilege of hosting this esteemed event with the participatan of delegates from 14 payment networks across 13 countries.

The event featured two insightful sessions: Mr. Jayantha, Digital Law and Policy Consultant, led a discussion on 'Resilience in Cross-Border Cyber Security via Regional Cooperation,' highlighting the critical need for collaborative efforts to enhance security in cross-border transactions; whilst Mr. Sanjeeva, Founder, Director & CEO of WSO2 LLC, presented on 'Interoperability Means Strength,' emphasizing how seamless interoperability can drive scalable and robust digital payment solutions.

These sessions underscored the shared commitment among APN members to advancing secure, efficient, and interoperable payment systems across the region. The Open Day also showcased Sri Lanka’s digital payment infrastructure and its growing potential to support innovative cross-border payment solutions within the APN framework.

In 2022, LankaPay joined APN taking a giant leap towards its global journey, in an endeavor to promote cross border payments across APN member countries. The event was a platform to showcase Sri Lanka’s rapidly evolving digital payments ecosystem, further solidifying the country’s position as a strategic hub for cross-border retail payments.

We extend our sincere thanks to all delegates, partner networks, and participants for their invaluable contributions, which will undoubtedly play a crucial role in shaping the future of cross-border payments in Asia.