Wednesday Nov 26, 2025
Wednesday Nov 26, 2025
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HNB Managing Director/CEO Damith Pallewatte (second from left)
handing over the sponsorship to TiE Colombo President Madu Ratnayake. HNB Chief Operating Officer Sanjay Wijemanne and TiE Colombo Vice President Dinesh Saparamadu (extreme right) are also present
HNB PLC has been announced as the Platinum Sponsor of TiECON Colombo 2026 which will take place in early 2026 in Colombo. Organised by TiE Colombo, the event serves as Sri Lanka’s premier platform for innovation and entrepreneurship, bringing together entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, investors, and global business leaders. It features keynotes, panel discussions, networking opportunities, investor lounges, and an innovation showcase, creating a comprehensive forum for knowledge exchange and business growth.
HNB MD/CEO Damith Pallewatte said, “As Sri Lanka’s Partner in Progress, HNB has always stood beside the businesses that drive national transformation. Our partnership with TiECON Colombo 2026 is both timely and strategic, we believe the future of Sri Lankan enterprise lies in going global. Together with TiE Colombo, we aim to fuel that journey, giving local entrepreneurs the networks, financial tools, and confidence they need to take off and thrive on the world runway.”
This year’s theme “Go Global Runway to the World marks” a decisive stage for the local business community as enterprises prepare to shift from resilience led recovery toward opportunity driven expansion. HNB’s role as Platinum Sponsor aligns with its position as the first and the best in Sri Lanka’s banking sector with a legacy of enabling business advancement and national progress.
TiE Colombo President Madu Ratnayake said, “TiECON 2026 is not just another conference. It’s a launchpad. With HNB as our Platinum sponsor, we’re strengthening Sri Lanka’s runway to the world, connecting our most promising founders to the people, ideas, and capital that can help them soar globally.”
The partnership unites HNB’s leadership in financial services with the TiE network, a global ecosystem of experienced operators, investors, and charter members across 60 chapters. TiECON Colombo 2026 will provide a practical, data-driven forum for founders to access capital, strategic mentorship, guidance on cross-border operations, and actionable insights on market entry. The event will also showcase Sri Lankan ventures that have achieved international success, offering attendees concrete examples of scalable execution. As part of TiE Global, which connects over 14,000 members, TiE Colombo links local entrepreneurs to global expertise, mentorship, and investment opportunities essential for growth beyond borders.
The collaboration marks a significant step in positioning Sri Lankan enterprises on international runways with the credibility, reach, and preparation needed for global success. It highlights HNB’s ongoing commitment to supporting entrepreneurship and driving sustainable economic growth across the country.
