📈 CCWE Fashion Week & International Summit 2026 to Debut in July

The Ceylon Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs (CCWE), in partnership with Hatton National Bank (HNB) as Title Sponsor, will host South Asia’s first fashion week dedicated exclusively to women entrepreneurs alongside an international summit from July 16–19, 2026, at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams. • Overall Participation: Over 400 women entrepreneurs from all nine provinces of Sri Lanka, alongside international models, designers, and regional stakeholders, are expected to attend. The event aims to boost financial inclusion, digital transformation, and export link opportunities. • Program Breakdown: • Day 1: Inaugural session focusing on networking, ecosystem engagement, and showcasing multi-sector women-led enterprises. • Day 2: International Summit and South Asian Women Leaders Awards 2026, addressing trade barriers and access to finance. • Day 3: Export readiness, branding, and digital skills training sessions supported by United Nations regional agencies (Knowledge Partner: UN ESCAP-SSWA). • Day 4: Grand Finale fashion showcase and a South Asian Trade Show focused on regional market access. • National & Regional Impact: CCWE represents nearly 10,000 entrepreneurs island-wide. The initiative aims to transition grassroots talent into commercial enterprise. Title sponsor HNB highlights that it serves nearly 250,000 SME and micro-enterprises across Sri Lanka, with approximately 40% currently led by women.