📈 Ceylon Chamber Launches 'Scale Up 2.0' to Boost Sri Lanka’s SME Ecosystem

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has officially launched Scale Up 2.0, its flagship National SME Forum for 2026. Scheduled for 11th August 2026 at the Taj Samudra, Colombo, the event is themed “Connected, Competitive, Ready to Grow.” • Strategic Focus: The forum is designed to help Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) overcome critical barriers, including accessing markets, securing finance, meeting evolving business requirements, and integrating into local and global value chains. • Key Sessions: The program will feature an opening plenary on national priorities for SME development, followed by three technical sessions covering: - Market access and value chain integration - Standards and certification - Strategies for scaling mid-sized enterprises through improved investment readiness and access to finance • B2B Networking: A dedicated B2B segment will allow SMEs to engage directly with buyers, financial institutions, policymakers, and business support organizations. This interactive platform aims to facilitate new business relationships, procurement opportunities, and partnerships to support long-term business expansion and competitiveness.