SLEIS 2026 to Focus on Energy Transition & Economic Growth š
⢠Overview: The upcoming Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2026, organized by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce on October 12ā13, 2026, will feature a dedicated session titled "Beyond Fossil Dependence: Balancing Security, Sustainability, and Growth." ⢠Key Objectives: The forum aims to address Sri Lanka's long-term energy security, accelerate renewable energy adoption, reduce fossil fuel reliance, and build robust policy/infrastructure frameworks to sustain national economic development and business competitiveness. ⢠Speakers & Key Discussions: Keynote address by Edore Onomakpome (IFC), followed by a panel featuring G.M.R.D. Aponsu (Ministry of Energy), Damitha Kumarasinghe (PUCSL), and Manjula Perera (WindForce PLC), moderated by Sheran Fernando (Plus94). ⢠Public-Private Collaboration: Discussions will focus on driving private sector investment, fostering green innovation, and leveraging energy policy to balance immediate economic expansion with long-term sustainability goals.