SLEIS 2026 to examine Sri Lanka’s energy transition and its implications
Reliable and affordable energy is essential to Sri Lanka’s economic growth, industrial development and competitiveness. As the country seeks to strengthen energy security while reducing its dependence on fossil fuels, the energy sector will be a key area of discussion at the Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2026, organised by The Ceylon Chamber of […]
The Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2026 will take place on October 12-13, 2026, with a focus on examining Sri Lanka's energy transition and its implications for the country's economic growth and sustainability. The summit, organized by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, will feature a session titled "Beyond Fossil Dependence: Balancing Security, Sustainability, and Growth," which will explore how Sri Lanka can transition away from fossil fuels, increase renewable energy adoption, and attract investment while maintaining a reliable energy supply.
Keynote speaker Ms. Edore Onomakpome, Regional Infrastructure Industry Manager at the International Finance Corporation, will lead discussions alongside a panel of experts including G.M.R.D. Aponsu, Secretary to the Ministry of Energy, Damitha Kumarasinghe, Director General of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka, and Manjula Perera, Managing Director of WindForce PLC. The session will be moderated by Sheran Fernando, Senior Advisor at Plus94.
The discussion will delve into the infrastructure and policy frameworks necessary to support Sri Lanka's shift towards a modern and competitive energy system. It will also examine the role of public-private collaboration in generating innovative energy solutions, encouraging investment, and creating opportunities within the nation's evolving energy sector.
The summit aims to address how energy policy decisions and investment strategies can contribute to both economic expansion and the long-term sustainability goals of Sri Lanka.
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