The Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) was established in 1976 in Sri Lanka by a group of dedicated professionals including the three leading Computer Firms for the purpose of promoting Information and Communication Technology and professionalism among those engaged in the field of Information and Communication Technology, and of maintaining the highest professional standards among the Information and Communication Technology fraternity. The Computer Society of Sri Lanka was registered and incorporated as a Limited Liability Company under the Companies Act, No.17 of 1982 on the 14th August 1987.