Friday Nov 13, 2026
Friday Nov 13, 2026
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INSEE Sri Lanka gathered stakeholders from the construction ecosystem for INSEE Industry Connect 2026, held on 21 October at Cinnamon Life, Colombo. Themed ‘Innovate. Integrate. Impact.’, the forum explored how collaboration, innovation and sustainability can contribute to the country’s construction and infrastructure sectors.
The event welcomed industrial and ready-mix concrete customers, contractors, architects, consultants, technology providers, government engineers, policymakers, project managers and academics. Speakers and guests exchanged perspectives on the opportunities and challenges shaping the industry’s next phase.
Delivering the keynote address, Eng. Thusith Gunawarnasuriya, Chief Executive Officer, INSEE Lanka, highlighted the importance of boosting productivity through modern materials, digital practices and stronger industry partnerships. He highlighted on preparing for the sector’s next growth cycle requires technology, working methods and partnerships to evolve together.
Sitthichai Siriuvithtaya, Senior Vice President, Commercial, INSEE Thailand, shared insights from Thailand’s construction and cement industry transformation over the past two decades, including the shift from product supply towards more advanced, solutions-based practices.
The forum’s three pillars called on the industry to embrace new technologies, connect expertise throughout the ecosystem and turn collaboration into lasting economic, environmental and social value. INSEE i2i, the company’s innovation-to-industry platform, aims to advance the vision with cutting-edge solutions.
Through the event, INSEE reaffirmed its commitment to ‘Building Sri Lanka’s Future and working with industry partners to create a stronger, resilient and competitive construction sector. The programme also featured entertainment performances, uniting participants together in an engaging day of discussion and connection.
