Abans and Xiaomi Unveil Sri Lanka’s First Experiential Smart Tech Village — MI | Abans Smartverse

In a milestone event for Sri Lanka’s technology landscape, Abans PLC, in partnership with Xiaomi officially launched the MI | Abans Smartverse, the nation’s first-ever experiential smart tech village, at the Colombo City Centre from 12^th till 16^th November.

The grand opening was graced by Xiaomi brand principals including the Xiaomi BNS Regional Manager Mr. Luther Liu, Country Head of Xiaomi Mr. Kain Wang and AIoT Head Ms. Vanessa Ma along with members of Abans Management. In addition to this, media representatives, influencers, customers and technology enthusiasts, also gathered to witness this new era in connected living.

The MI | Abans Smartverse offered an immersive experience that brings Xiaomi’s ecosystem of smart home products, electronics, and lifestyle solutions to life. Visitors were able to explore interactive zones that demonstrated how Xiaomi technology integrated seamlessly into daily living from smart homes with entertainment systems, vacuums, air purifiers to AI-driven home automation. Customers and guests were also able to experience an AR zone with the latest in innovative mobile phones and appliances, while many more engaged in games and activities which were designed to promote the brand.

This launch follows Xiaomi’s momentous appointment of Abans PLC as its authorized distributor in Sri Lanka, a recognition of Abans’ long-standing leadership in consumer electronics and its commitment to delivering innovation to Sri Lankan households, with advanced, global technology delivered to their doorsteps.

With this partnership, Abans and Xiaomi are set to pave the way toward a smarter, more connected Sri Lanka, one innovative product at a time. Accordingly, Xiaomi products, including Smartphones, AIoT and Home Appliances are now available throughout Sri Lanka at Abans Elite and Abans Showrooms, and at BuyAbans.com for purchase, while customers can experience them at all Abans Showrooms across the island.

The Abans Group, with a legacy that spans over five decades was founded in 1968. Today, Abans has grown into a diversified conglomerate comprising over 10,000 employees and 400 touchpoints, with a presence across key sectors such as Retail Operations, Services, Logistics, Manufacturing, Real Estate, and Infrastructure Services.

Abans, dedicated to empowering lives, is widely recognised across Sri Lanka, and has played a pivotal role in modernizing the country’s landscape and uplifting the quality of life for countless Sri Lankans by bringing some of the world’s leading brands to their doorstep.