08:30 am – 05:30 pm
Sri Lanka has made significant strides in restoring macroeconomic stability after a period of intense disruption. With inflation tamed, reserves rebuilding, and fiscal and monetary frameworks strengthened, the country stands at a potential turning point. But the critical question remains: can Sri Lanka now take the next stage of sustained, inclusive growth?
This opening session will assess the current state of Sri Lanka’s macroeconomic fundamentals and explore whether the reform momentum can now be channeled into an investment- and export-led growth strategy. Speakers will address the credibility of the policy framework, risks to recovery, and the role of private sector confidence in converting stability into long-term economic resilience. This session sets the tone for the summit by examining whether Sri Lanka is truly ready to become Asia’s next emerging opportunity.
Stability is not the destination; it is the Launchpad. With macroeconomic stability largely restored, Sri Lanka must now craft the next phase of its economic strategy focused on sustainable, inclusive, and investment-driven growth. This session explores how countries emerging from crisis have successfully transitioned into resilient, high-growth economies and what Sri Lanka can learn from their journey.
Session is expected to feature a speaker from a country with a similar economic background, one that has successfully navigated crisis through an investment- and reform-led model will share insights on how they attracted and retained investor confidence, created jobs, and scaled up exports.
This session will then dive into what Sri Lanka’s economic playbook must include to unlock similar outcomes: the reforms needed to boost competitiveness, the role of public–private consensus, and the institutions required to deliver results.
Theme: Powering a Green Future – Policy, Partnerships & PPPs
As Sri Lanka positions itself as a strategic hub in the Indian Ocean, the ports and logistics sector plays a pivotal role in driving trade, attracting investment, and unlocking regional connectivity. But the next wave of growth must also align with global sustainability imperatives.
This session explores how Sri Lanka can modernize its ports and logistics ecosystem through green infrastructure, digital transformation, and public–private partnerships (PPPs). Featuring a keynote from a senior representative of the Port of Rotterdam, a global leader in green port development, the session will bring practical insights on how to build competitive, climate-resilient logistics systems.
This session will explore how Sri Lanka’s capital markets can play a transformative role in financing growth and attracting long-term investment. As the country works towards macroeconomic stability and structural reform, there is potential for a market re-rating that could restore investor confidence and re-energize both foreign and local participation.
The discussion will cover emerging opportunities to raise capital through equity and debt markets, ongoing and proposed regulatory measures to drive new listings, and how showcasing high-potential companies - both established and emerging.
Theme: How Can We Finally Market Sri Lanka as a Tourist Destination?
Despite its rich natural beauty, cultural heritage, and strategic location, Sri Lanka has long underperformed in unlocking its full tourism potential. As global travel rebounds and regional competition intensifies, the time is now for a coordinated national effort to position Sri Lanka as a top-tier tourism destination.
This session will focus on the critical reforms, branding strategies, and investment models needed to turn tourism into a consistent, high-value contributor to the economy. It will examine what’s holding the sector back, what success looks like in peer economies, and how to build a globally competitive tourism brand.
Theme: Delivering on Diversified Export Products and Markets
As global demand patterns shift and resilience becomes a strategic imperative, Sri Lanka must urgently broaden its export base beyond traditional sectors. The path to sustained export growth lies in diversification across products, markets, and value chains.
This session will explore the untapped potential of high-value sectors such as cinnamon, seafood, electronics, minerals, and new forms of advanced manufacturing. It will also examine how Sri Lanka can better position itself in non-traditional markets through branding, standards, logistics, and strategic trade partnerships.
05:30 pm – 08:30 pm
08:30 am – 04:30 pm
This session will provide a snapshot of the current investment climate and outlook. The subsequent panel will bring together key leaders from investment promotion, capital markets, exports, and private equity to discuss the country’s investment trajectory and the reforms, risks, and opportunities shaping the way forward. The session aims to offer both local and international perspectives on unlocking Sri Lanka’s investment potential.
This session will feature first-hand insights from investors who have chosen Sri Lanka as an investment destination. Through their experiences, the panel will highlight the opportunities, challenges, and key factors that influenced their decisions offering practical perspectives on doing business in Sri Lanka, what worked, what didn’t, and what more can be done to attract and retain investment.
09:00 am – 06:00 pm
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