The Convergence Summit 2026
An entrepreneurship summit with an industry panel discussion and Q&A, the Innovator’s Digest Volume 4 magazine launch, networking and The Boardroom business simulation.
Organised by the Entrepreneurship Club of APIIT for Global Entrepreneurship Week.
26 November 2026 · University of Staffordshire Building (APIIT)
Registration
9:30 am onwards · 85 Braybrooke Place, Colombo 00200, Sri Lanka
Register for Convergence Summit
The programme
Registration & Welcome
9:30 am – 10:00 am
Arrive, register and meet the university communities joining the summit.
Opening Ceremony
10:00 am – 10:30 am
The opening of the Convergence Summit 2026, organised as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Industry Panel Discussion & Q&A
10:30 am – 12 noon
Industry leaders explore entrepreneurship, business realities and professional experience, followed by audience questions.
Official Launch of Innovator’s Digest: Volume 4
12 noon – 12:15 pm
The official launch of the club’s annual entrepreneurship magazine, celebrating innovation, industry perspectives and student engagement.
Refreshments & Networking
12:15 pm – 12:30 pm
Students, academics, speakers and industry representatives connect, exchange ideas and build relationships.
The Boardroom Challenge
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Take on C-suite roles and navigate a business in crisis. Teams of up to 10 members analyse the scenario, make strategic decisions and adapt to unexpected developments.
The Boardroom Showdown
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Put your decision-making, teamwork and business acumen to the test. The top three performing teams will be recognised.
Closing Ceremony & Final Networking
3:00 pm – around 4:00 pm
Close the day with new perspectives and continue the connections made throughout the summit.
Who can attend?
Students, Aspiring entrepreneurs, Innovators & startup teams, Academics, Business professionals.
Two separate E-Club events
The Convergence Summit is an entrepreneurship summit for university communities and industry. Sandbox 3.0 is a separate inter-school business pitching competition for school students. Each event has its own registration form.