SLEIS 2026 to examine how Sri Lanka can strengthen its place in Asia’s growth networks
As Asia continues to account for a growing share of global economic activity, Sri Lanka faces an important opportunity to strengthen its links with regional trade networks, supply chains and economic corridors. How the country can make better use of these connections to attract investment, expand trade and strengthen its position in regional value chains […]
The Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2026 will explore strategies for Sri Lanka to enhance its position within Asia's growing economic networks. With Asia accounting for an increasing portion of global economic activity, the summit aims to examine how Sri Lanka can better utilize its connections to regional trade networks, supply chains, and economic corridors to bolster investment, expand trade, and strengthen its standing in regional value chains.
Keynote speaker P.D Singh, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank, will be joined by Chathuranga Abeysinghe, Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Akio ISOMATA, Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, MASAAKI Kawabata, Chairman of Toyota Lanka, and Ravi Jayawardena, CEO of Maliban Biscuits. Moderated by Subhashini Abeysinghe, Research Director of Verité Research, the session titled "Linking Sri Lanka to Asia's Growth Networks: Trade, Corridors, and Value Chains" will delve into the potential benefits of deeper regional integration, including improved trade connectivity, increased investment opportunities, and a more conducive business environment for companies participating in regional and global value chains.
The discussion will also examine the experiences of businesses and institutions operating in the region, offering insights on market assessment, supply chain development, and strategic location selection for investment. As supply chains and investment flows become increasingly reliant on regional connectivity, the summit will explore the necessary partnerships and approaches to position Sri Lanka as a competitive participant in Asia's growth networks, fostering trade, investment, innovation, and economic growth.
This session is part of the second day of SLEIS 2026, themed "Positioning Sri Lanka in a Changing Global Economy: Resilience, Reform, and the Future of Economic Policy." The summit is sponsored by Standard Chartered Bank Sri Lanka, VISA Worldwide (Pvt) Ltd., South Asia Gateway Terminals (Pvt) Ltd., Asian Development Bank, Dialog Telecommunication, Dialog Television, David Pieris Motor Company, Hemas Holdings PLC, Sunshine Holdings PLC, International Construction Consortium (Pvt) Ltd., Hayleys Advantis Limited, SriLankan Airlines Ltd., and China Eastern Air Holding Co. Ltd. Registrations are open at https://sleis.chamber.lk/.
For more information, contact Alikie at 011 558 8805 (alikie@chamber.lk) or Shanuka at 0701082541 (events.division@chamber.lk).
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