đź“… Date: 30 March 2026
đź“Ť Venue: Cinnamon Life, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is poised to welcome global investors, policymakers, and business leaders as the Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026 kicks off in March — a high-impact investment event aimed at unlocking sustainable economic growth, accelerating green transition, and strengthening global partnerships.
This major forum — organised by the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) — is expected to serve as a catalyst for transformative investments across key sectors such as renewable energy, tech innovation, services, manufacturing, tourism, and infrastructure.
đź“Ś About the Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026
The Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026 stands out as one of the most anticipated business events in Sri Lanka this year. Hosted under the theme “Investing in Sri Lanka’s Green and Connected Future”, the forum positions the country as an attractive destination for sustainable foreign direct investment (FDI) and long-term international business collaborations.
Organised in partnership with major global development partners including:
- European Union (EU)
- Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
these partnerships showcase international confidence in Sri Lanka’s investment potential.
đź’ˇ What to Expect at the Forum
The forum’s agenda is designed to create real business opportunities and meaningful dialogue across multiple dimensions of Sri Lanka’s economy:
🧠Strategic Sessions
- Inaugural Session & Economic Outlook
- Navigating Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery
- Shaping the Green Future — Renewable Energy & Green Finance
- Panel Discussions with Global Investors
These sessions aim to bridge the gap between investors and policy-makers to build confidence in Sri Lanka’s economic strategies.
đź“Š Sector-Focused Engagement
Parallel sector streams will explore opportunities such as:
- Services: Logistics, aviation services, and integrated warehousing
- Manufacturing: Pharmaceuticals, value-added processing
- Leisure & Tourism: Nautical tourism, resort and waterfront developments
- Infrastructure: Innovation parks, university towns, and cinema cities
These discussions will enable investors to gain sector-specific insights and access business match-making opportunities.
🤝 Exclusive Business Connect
The forum will host:
- EU-Sri Lanka Investor Dialogue
- Deal Matching & B2B Connect Sessions
- Closed-door strategic roundtables
These curated networking opportunities aim to facilitate direct investor engagement and project collaborations, elevating Sri Lanka’s position in the global investment landscape.
🔍 Why This Forum Matters for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s economy is on a path of recovery and growth. Events like the Investment Forum 2026 are critical in:
✔️ Promoting capital inflows and investor confidence
✔️ Showcasing the country’s commitment to green and sustainable development
✔️ Creating business pipelines in high-potential sectors
✔️ Forging strategic partnerships with global institutions
The active participation of the EU, ADB and UN ESCAP emphasises the robust international backing for Sri Lanka’s investment agenda.
