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Leading Regional Voices to Headline Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2026 📈

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The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will host the Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit (SLEIS) 2026 on 12–13 October at Shangri-La Colombo under the theme _“Positioning Sri Lanka in a Changing Global Economy: Resilience, Reform, and the Future of Economic Policy.”_ • Summit Overview & Key Speakers • Keynote Address: T. Krishnakumar (CEO, Reliance Consumer Products Ltd) on FMCG & consumer market expansion across emerging economies. • Closing Address: Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on _“Nation Building in the Digital Age”_, focusing on digital transformation, innovation, and skills development. • Day 2 Focus & Deep Dives • Economic Resilience: Lilia Aleksanyan (Senior Country Economist, ADB) covering Sri Lanka’s macroeconomic outlook and fiscal reforms. • Trade Corridors: P. D. Singh (CEO India & South Asia, Standard Chartered) on regional value chains and connectivity. • Sector Analysis: Tushar Shroff (CFO, Zydus Lifesciences) on healthcare investments; Edore Onomakpome (Regional Infrastructure Manager, IFC) on energy & infrastructure financing. • Strategic Focus The summit aims to strengthen Sri Lanka’s economic resilience, attract international investment, deepen regional trade connections, and drive sustainable economic reform. Registrations for the event are now closed.

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