Conclave 2018 sees interests from foreign participants for many industries

Interest for the “Sri Lanka Investment and Business Conclave 2018” has been shown for Tourism/Leisure, Agriculture, Power and Energy, Export Services, Infrastructure Development, Export Manufacturing, and Port Development, by delegates registered to date to attend the event. Particular interest for investment has been shown by the foreign companies for Agriculture, Tourism and Leisure, Export services, Apparels and Knowledge services; all of which are industries with much scope and potential. 

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce in association with the Ministry of Development Strategies and International Trade, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Trade and Commerce, Board of Investment of Sri Lanka, Department of Commerce, Sri Lanka Export Development Board and the Silk Road Chamber of International Commerce (SRCIC), will be organising Sri Lanka Investment and Business Conclave 2018 from 19 to 21 June, at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo for the third consecutive year. It aims to provide a platform in connecting the local businesses with global players, opening up a plethora of opportunities for the growth and expansion of trade. The B2B meetings will enable businesses to identify global best practices, share technological knowledge and business acumen, earn much needed investments and create synergies. 

The Conclave 2018 is promoted with the support of the Sri Lanka High Commissions/Embassies located overseas, and 125 Chambers of Commerce (MoU partners of the Ceylon Chamber) around the world. In addition, International Trade Centre – Geneva, World Chambers Network Paris, Confederation of Asia Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) and Beijing Lansing Overlook International Exhibition Co Ltd China promote the event amongst potential foreign partners overseas as Supporting Partners of Conclave 2018.

Conclave 2018 is also supported by Indocean Developers (Altiar) as the Platinum Sponsor, Colombo Stock Exchange as the Gold Sponsor, Zam Gems as the Silver Sponsor and Lloyds Automart Ltd. as the Bronze Sponsor whilst International Finance Corporation (IFC) as the Knowledge Partner and Hayleys Advantis, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and SLASSCOM as the Supporting Partners. Furthermore, Lanka Communication Services Ltd. is the Official Communication Partner, E-W Information Systems Ltd. the Official IT Partner, and Hertz Car Rental has been appointed as the Official Travel Partner.

In order to attract potential investors/business entities to visit Sri Lanka to attend the Conclave, 2018, SriLankan Airline was appointed as the Official Airline which would provide discounted airfare for foreign delegates for purchase of tickets for registered delegates travelling to SriLankan Airlines online stations. For further details please contact: Tel - +9411-5588818, E-mail – [email protected], Web – www.invest-srilanka.lk.