Sampath Bank PLC has launched Sampath Book Finder, Sri Lanka\u2019s first community-powered book discovery platform, giving visitors to the Colombo International Book Fair a faster and more seamless way to find the books they are looking for across the fair\u2019s 150+ stalls, while also opening up new opportunities to discover titles recommended by fellow readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Introduced on the opening day of the Colombo International Book Fair on 25 September, Sampath Book Finder brings together digital innovation and the collective knowledge of readers to address a familiar challenge at one of Sri Lanka\u2019s largest literary gatherings, where the scale of the fair can make locating a particular title a time-consuming exercise. When a book proves difficult to locate, visitors can access bookfairtracker.comor scan the designated QR code and submit a request to the community, allowing readers who have already spotted the title to share its location and help others find it without having to search stall after stall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commenting on the initiative, Milinda Weerasinghe, Chief Marketing Officer, Sampath Bank PLC, said, \u201cAt Sampath Bank, we believe meaningful innovation begins by identifying everyday challenges and creating solutions that make a real difference. Sampath Book Finder brings this thinking to the Colombo International Book Fair by turning the collective knowledge of readers into a real-time digital solution, empowering them to find what they are looking for, discover something new and help others do the same, while making the overall experience more convenient and connected.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The platform also turns book discovery into a shared experience, allowing visitors to recommend books they encounter by sharing the title, publisher, hall and stall number, which enables fellow readers to discover sought-after titles and recommendations while making it easier to locate them within the fair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sampath Bank\u2019s longstanding association with the Colombo International Book Fair also continues in 2026, marking more than 20 years of partnership, with the Bank serving as the Official Banking Partner for this year\u2019s fair. As part of its presence at the event, SampathCards offer 25% cashback for Sampath GPaycustomers on their purchases and 3months 0% instalment plans for book purchases via Sampathcredit cards, while visitors can also access banking services through the Bank\u2019s physical presence at the fair. Customers registering to open selected Fixed Deposits at the premises will receive an additional 0.25%, adding further value and convenience for visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The initiative reflects Sampath Bank\u2019s continued commitment to developing future-ready solutions that make everyday experiences more convenient, accessible and meaningful, while demonstrating how digital innovation can be applied to address practical needs beyond traditional financial services. Bringing this approach to a space centred on reading, learning and discovery, Sampath Book Finder further reinforces the Bank\u2019s broader commitment to empowering communities through technology and creating meaningful experiences for its stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Colombo International Book Fair, organised by the Sri Lanka Book Publishers\u2019 Association, continues at BMICH until 4 October, from 9.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Source: Daily News<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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