EDB Recognises Partner Organisations Supporting Sri Lanka Expo 2027

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) has recognised leading local and international organisations for their contributions towards the successful organisation of Sri Lanka Expo 2027, at a special appreciation ceremony held at the EDB premises.

Sri Lanka Expo 2027, organised by the Export Development Board under the guidance of the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, is set to become one of the country's major international trade exhibitions.

The ceremony recognised organisations that have extended financial and non-financial support towards the international exhibition.

Among the institutions recognised for their contributions were the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, National Design Centre (NDC), SLT-MOBITEL, Akbar Brothers (Pvt) Ltd, Hayleys PLC, Coconut Development Authority, Sri Lanka Export Credit Insurance Corporation (SLECIC), German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), Hatton National Bank and Colombo West International Terminal (Pvt) Ltd.

Other supporting organisations included the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), PEO TV, Barberyn Ayurveda Resorts, SriLankan Airlines, Rhino Roofing Products Limited, Orel IT, Time Plan Publishing (Pvt) Ltd, the Postgraduate Institute of Management Alumni Association (PIMA) and Bio Foods.

Secretary to the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development J.M. Thilaka Jayasundara, EDB Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mangala Wijesinghe, Director General Erandika Dissanayake, Additional Director General (Development) Kumuduni Mudalige, Additional Director General (Finance and Administration) Roshan Jayasinghe, other officials and representatives of partner organisations attended the event.

During the ceremony, the Ministry Secretary and the EDB Chairman highly appreciated the financial and non-financial contributions made by the partner institutions towards the successful organisation of the exhibition.

Sri Lanka Expo 2027 to Attract International Participants

Sri Lanka Expo 2027 is scheduled to take place from January 14 to 17, 2027, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo.

Approximately 750 exhibitors representing 25 product and service sectors are expected to participate in the exhibition.

The event is also expected to attract around 1,500 international participants, including buyers, investors and media representatives from more than 50 countries.

Several parallel events are planned alongside the exhibition, including an investment forum, industry-specific sessions and organised business-to-business (B2B) meetings aimed at strengthening international business connections.

The programme will also feature a fashion show showcasing Sri Lankan designers, cultural performances and culinary exhibitions promoting local food and cuisine.

In addition, special thematic exhibition zones will be established under the themes of Culture, Heritage and Handicrafts; Innovation and Technology; and Sustainable and Green Solutions.

These zones are intended to provide visitors with broader insights into Sri Lanka's development priorities, innovation capabilities and future economic direction.

Further information and registration details for Sri Lanka Expo 2027 are available through the official website: www.srilankaexpo.lk.