Invitation – Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit (SLEIS 2025), scheduled to be held from 2nd to 3rd December 2025 at the Shangri-La Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka is transitioning from a phase of economic stabilisation to one of accelerated and inclusive growth, with a strong focus on private sector-led development, strategic investments, and export expansion to boost national output and improve per capita income.
Hosted by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department of Commerce Sri Lanka, Board of Investment of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Export Development Board, and the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau, this two-day Summit aims to:
· Showcase reforms and emerging growth drivers
· Highlight opportunities for foreign direct investment (FDI) and market access
· Facilitate meaningful engagement with policymakers, regulators, and private sector leaders
Why You Should Attend
1. Why Sri Lanka – Understand what makes Sri Lanka an attractive investment destination
2. Specific Investment Opportunities – Explore FDI projects (public and private), listed companies, and private equity placements
3. Regulatory Environment – Gain first-hand insights into the policy framework and investment legislation
4. Networking Opportunities – Connect with leaders across Ports, Logistics and Value-Added Services, Capital Markets, Tourism, and Diversified Exports such as Value-Added Agriculture, Electronics, IT, and Pharmaceuticals
Programme Highlights
Day 1 – 2 December 2025
· Macroeconomic Dashboard: Stability Secured, Growth Unleashed?
· Beyond Stability: Designing the Next Phase of Sri Lanka’s Economic Playbook
· Sector Deep Dive 1: Ports, Logistics and Value-Added Services
· Sector Deep Dive 2: Capital Markets – Catalyst for Growth
· Sector Deep Dive 3: Tourism
· Sector Deep Dive 4: The New Age of Diversified Exports
Day 2 – 3 December 2025
· Investment Pulse – Where Sri Lanka Stands and What Comes Next
· Why Sri Lanka – Investor Perspectives
· Pre-scheduled B2B and G2B Meetings (afternoon session)
Day 3 – 4 December 2025
· Optional post-event visits to an Export Processing Zone or Port City Colombo
Networking Opportunities
The Summit provides ample opportunities for interaction, including during tea and lunch breaks, as well as at an exclusive Networking Reception on 2nd December.
Registration & Logistics
Delegates may complete registration, fee settlement, hotel reservations, airport transfer requests, visa invitation letters, and scheduling of B2B/G2B meetings via the Summit website: https://sleis.chamber.lk.
Our National Carrier, SriLankan Airlines, offers registered delegates and accompanying persons 20% discount on Economy Class fares and up to 10% discount on Business Class fares.
Building on Past Success
The Sri Lanka Economic Summit held in January 2025 successfully attracted over 750 leading local and international business participants. Building on this momentum, and recognising the pivotal role of FDI in driving economic growth, this year’s event has been rebranded as the Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit (SLEIS 2025). We anticipate even greater and more diverse participation this year.
The Summit Brochure is available in eight languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Italian, Korean, Japanese, and Thai) and can be downloaded at: https://sleis.chamber.lk.
For further information, please contact us via email at sles@chamber.lk or lilakshi@chamber.lk.
We look forward to welcoming you to Colombo for the Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025.
Thank you very much.
Stay Safe.
