š Ceylon Chamber to Host "Scale Up 2.0" National SME Forum 2026
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will host "Scale Up 2.0", the National SME Forum 2026, on 11 August 2026 at the Taj Samudra, Colombo, under the theme "Connected, Competitive, Ready to Grow". ⢠Event Focus & Key Objectives: The forum is designed to address pressing operational challenges facing Sri Lanka's Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), helping them scale operations, secure financing, and expand market access. ⢠Core Focus Areas: ⢠Market Access: Creating pathways for SMEs to connect with larger enterprises and integrate into local and global value chains. ⢠Standards & Competitiveness: Improving process credibility through quality standards and official certifications. ⢠Sustainable Expansion: Enhancing investment readiness, business practices, and access to appropriate financing options. ⢠Platform & Networking: ⢠Features participation from policymakers, industry leaders, financial institutions, and business support organizations. ⢠Includes a dedicated B2B networking segment for direct corporate engagement, partnership exploration, and resource sourcing.