WEDTALKS FORUM TO MAKE GLOBAL DEBUT AT COLOMBO FASHION WEEK, CONNECTING DESTINATION WEDDINGS, FASHION, HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM

Colombo, Sri Lanka | 11 September 2026: A groundbreaking global B2B platform called WedTalks Forum will premiere in Colombo during the 2026 Colombo Fashion Week, marking its inaugural appearance at a renowned fashion event. This innovative platform, created by Platinum World Group (PWG), aims to unite the worlds of destination weddings, fashion, hospitality, and tourism. WedTalks Forum will coincide with Colombo Fashion Week, taking place at the Cinnamon Life hotel within City of Dreams Colombo from September 19, 2026.

The inaugural event will gather top wedding and event planners, hotel executives, destination representatives, policymakers, fashion designers, and other industry stakeholders to foster B2B connections and collaborations. Accompanying the Forum is the WedTalks Forum FAM Trip, a curated delegation of wedding industry leaders from India and the UAE, set to visit Sri Lanka from September 18-24, 2026, to explore the country's potential as a wedding destination.

WedTalks Forum intends to bridge the gap between the fashion and wedding industries, which have traditionally operated separately. By merging these two realms within the glamour of an international Fashion Week, the platform enables a unique meeting point for professionals from various sectors, including hotels, resorts, tourism boards, policymakers, fashion designers, luxury brands, and destination stakeholders.

The objective is to transcend the realm of a conventional wedding conference and transform into a globally significant destination and business hub.

Sushill Wadhwa, Founder & CMD of PWG, stated that WedTalks is a pioneering global intellectual property that brings together two influential industries—weddings and fashion—through a business-oriented approach. By positioning Colombo as the launchpad for this venture, PWG highlights Sri Lanka's rich beauty, hospitality, culture, and infrastructure, positioning it as a strong contender in the international destination wedding and luxury events market.

Ajai Vir Singh, Founder of Colombo Fashion Week, emphasizes that the event's inception at Colombo Fashion Week's 23-year legacy positions Sri Lanka as a powerful player in the international luxury events and fashion industry. Lastly, Kamal Munasinghe, SVP of Colombo Hotels at Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts and General Manager of Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, expresses enthusiasm for hosting the WedTalks Forum, highlighting Colombo's growing reputation as a destination for luxury experiences, events, weddings, and celebrations.