Syndicate Spark Surge

17/08/2026

3Zero House Sri Lanka Acted Sri Lanka Acted

Technology exists to scale what humans are capable of.

This is especially true of artificial intelligence. AI has reached a point wherein it can fully automate the operations of a small business, such that the business owner can focus on other things.

But many small businesses - especially rural and social enterprises - remain hesitant to use artificial intelligence in their work. AI is perceived as additional effort that requires lots of time, energy and resources to master.

And yet, the promise of AI is not to further burden the business owner; rather, it is to free them up to do more strategic and important work in the long term.

In the upcoming 3ZERO House Global Webinar titled "Adapting Intelligence", in collaboration with Eskwelabs (), we invite rural and social enterprises from anywhere to see what AI is capable of doing for them - and in doing so, to see how much further their businesses can grow and scale.

🗓 Date: 28 August 2026 (Friday)
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT+8
📌 Venue: MS Teams (link to be provided upon registration)
🔗 Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/zwarSkEviC

Bonus: Get the chance to be one of our featured MSMEs during the AI clinic! More details in the registration link.

17/08/2026

📢 Opportunity for 3ZERO SMEs – AI Webinar & AI Clinic

Dear Entrepreneurs,

3ZERO is pleased to share an upcoming webinar organised by 3ZERO Philippines:

“Adapting Intelligence: Using AI as a Long-Term Growth Strategy for Social and Rural Enterprises”

📅 28 August 2026
🕜 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (Sri Lanka Time)
💻 Online via MS Teams

This session will explore practical ways 'Artificial Intelligence (AI)' can support SMEs in areas such as marketing, customer engagement, sales, business planning, content creation, market research, and day-to-day operations.

🔗Register for the webinar here:
https://lnkd.in/gr9xNHxC

💡Interested in the AI Clinic?

SMEs interested in receiving more focused support through the AI Clinic are invited to send me a direct message after registering, including:

• Your name
• Business/enterprise name
• Type of business
• One key business challenge you would like AI to help you address

We encourage interested 3ZERO entrepreneurs to take advantage of this opportunity.

Acted Sri Lanka Acted

04/08/2026

Founder Upeka Tharindi Thilini Mali has been invited as a Panelist at the National SME Forum 2026 – Scale Up 2.0, organized by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce

I look forward to sharing my journey and insights during Session 1: “From Local to Global: Pathways for SME Market Access & Value Chain Integration.”

As an Impact Entrepreneur Ample, 3ZERO Coordinator at Acted Sri Lanka , and UN Trade and Development eTrade for Women Community Leader for South Asia, I am passionate about empowering SMEs to embrace innovation, sustainability, and global opportunities.

Looking forward to an engaging discussion with fellow industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers on how Sri Lankan SMEs can strengthen their competitiveness and successfully integrate into global value chains.

See you on 11 August 2026 at Taj Samudra, Colombo.

Acted

Together, let’s build SMEs that are connected, competitive, and ready to grow. 🌍✨

04/08/2026

Upeka Tharindi Thilini Mali

Ample

From local markets to global opportunities — is your SME ready to make the leap?

Session 01 of Scale Up 2.0: National SME Forum 2026 dives into how Sri Lankan SMEs can break into international markets through stronger value chains, strategic partnerships, and export opportunities.

Hear directly from industry leaders and experts as they discuss strategies to help SMEs expand beyond borders, strengthen competitiveness, and achieve sustainable growth.

🗓️ 11 August 2026
📍 Taj Samudra Hotel, Grand Marquee
🕘 9.00 AM – 6.30 PM

Register now via the link - https://event.chamber.lk/Details/Event/486

Visa , PickMe , Colombo Stock Exchange , LankaPay , Sampath Bank , Janashakthi Insurance PLC , SLTMobitel , Pulse , Taj Hotels , Bank of Ceylon

02/08/2026

Upeka Tharindi Thilini Mali

02/08/2026

It was a great pleasure to witness the presentation of tokens of appreciation during the Consultation Session on Advancing a Regional Circular Economy Framework for South Asia. Recognizing the valuable contributions of the speakers, experts, and partners highlighted the importance of collaboration in advancing a more sustainable and circular future for our region.

Upeka Tharindi Thilini Mali

02/08/2026

It was a pleasure to participate in the Consultation Session on Advancing a Regional Circular Economy Framework for South Asia. It was an insightful discussion on strengthening regional collaboration, promoting sustainable resource management, and advancing circular economy practices. Grateful to the organizers for creating this valuable platform for knowledge sharing and meaningful dialogue.

Upeka Tharindi Thilini Mali

02/08/2026

It was a great pleasure to participate in the Consultation Session on Advancing a Regional Circular Economy Framework for South Asia.

The session brought together diverse stakeholders to exchange ideas, share regional perspectives, and explore collaborative approaches to accelerating the transition towards a circular economy across South Asia. It was inspiring to contribute to discussions on sustainable resource management, innovation, policy, and regional cooperation.

Thank you to the organizers and all participants for creating such a meaningful platform for dialogue and collaboration. I look forward to seeing these collective efforts translate into impactful actions that drive sustainable and inclusive growth across the region.

Upeka Tharindi Thilini Mali

28/07/2026

Celebrating Leadership That Creates Lasting Impact 🌍✨

At Syndicate Spark Surge, we believe that true leadership is measured not only by professional success but by the positive impact it creates for people, communities, and the planet.

Today, we are proud to celebrate our Founder, Upeka Tharindi Thilini Mali, on being recognized as the Emerging Women Leader in Sustainability & ESG at the South Asian Women Leadership Awards 2026.

This recognition reflects years of dedication to advancing sustainability, ESG principles, impact entrepreneurship, and women’s economic empowerment across South Asia. Through her leadership, she has championed circular economy initiatives, sustainable innovation, climate-conscious businesses, and collaborative partnerships that drive meaningful change.

As a platform committed to discovering, connecting, and celebrating changemakers, this milestone is a powerful reminder of why Syndicate Spark Surge exists to amplify voices that inspire action and create sustainable solutions for future generations.

We congratulate Upeka Tharindi Thilini Mali on this well-deserved recognition and look forward to continuing our mission of empowering visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who are transforming industries with purpose.

Congratulations on this remarkable achievement. The journey continues.

16/07/2026

Founder Upeka Tharindi Thilini Mali 🇱🇰 will be sharing insights on the practical realities of building sustainable solutions from navigating ex*****on challenges to ensuring environmental compliance and integrating ESG principles into business operations.

Sustainability is not only about ideas and commitments; it is about creating systems that work in the real world. It requires balancing innovation, regulatory requirements, operational challenges, resource limitations, and measurable impact.

Through this discussion, we aim to highlight the importance of responsible entrepreneurship, where businesses move beyond sustainability promises and take meaningful steps toward environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and long-term value creation.

Looking forward to contributing to conversations that inspire practical solutions for a more sustainable future. 🌍

Upeka Tharindi Thilini Mali
Ample