As Asia continues to account for a growing share of global economic activity, Sri Lanka has an opportunity to strengthen its connections with regional trade networks, supply chains and economic corridors. How the country can leverage these connections to attract investment, expand trade and strengthen its participation in regional value chains will be among the key issues discussed at the Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026 (SLEIS 2026), organised by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce on October 12 and 13, 2026.
Titled ‘Linking Sri Lanka to Asia’s Growth Networks: Trade, Corridors and Value Chains’, the session will explore opportunities for Sri Lanka to deepen its integration with the wider Asian economy and establish stronger connections with regional and global markets.
The keynote address will be delivered by Standard Chartered Bank Chief Executive Officer, India and South Asia, P.D. Singh. He will be joined on the panel by Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe, Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka Akio Isomata, Chairman of Toyota Lanka (Private) Limited Masaaki Kawabata and Group Chief Executive Officer of Maliban Biscuits (Private) Limited Ravi Jayawardena. The session will be moderated by Verité Research Research Director Subhashini Abeysinghe.
For Sri Lanka, deeper regional integration could create opportunities beyond its traditional export markets. Greater participation in regional supply chains, improved trade connectivity and stronger links with economic corridors could support investment in sectors such as logistics, manufacturing, export services and other industries connected to international production networks.
The session will examine the steps required to strengthen Sri Lanka’s position within these networks, including improving trade connectivity, attracting investment and creating a business environment that enables local businesses to participate more effectively in regional and global value chains.
It will also draw on the experiences of businesses and international institutions operating across Asia, offering perspectives on how companies assess markets, establish supply chains and identify locations for investment.
As regional connectivity increasingly influences supply chains and investment flows, the discussion will consider the partnerships and strategies needed to position Sri Lanka as a more competitive participant in Asia’s growth networks. It will also explore the potential for stronger regional integration to create opportunities in trade, investment, innovation and broader economic growth.
The session will take place on the second day of SLEIS 2026, which will be held under the theme ‘Positioning Sri Lanka in a Changing Global Economy: Resilience, Reform and the Future of Economic Policy’.
Registrations for the summit are now open through sleis.chamber.lk. For more information, attendees can contact Alikie on 011 558 8805 or via alikie@chamber.lk, or Shanuka on 0701082541 or via events.division@chamber.lk.
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