As Sri Lanka looks to expand the sources of economic growth, healthcare is increasingly relevant not only as a social priority, but as an area with potential for investment, innovation and economic development. Sri Lanka’s potential in the Health Economy will be explored at the Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2026 (SLEIS 2026), organised by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce on 12-13 October 2026.

The session, “Reimagining Healthcare for a Modern Health Economy,” will explore how Sri Lanka can strengthen its healthcare ecosystem while developing new opportunities across healthcare services, pharmaceuticals, medical technology and related sectors. It will also consider the role of private sector investment and innovation in improving healthcare delivery and outcomes.

The panel will feature a keynote address by Mr. Tushar Shroff - Chief Financial Officer,  Zydus Lifesciences Limited. He will be joined at the discussion by Ms. Vidyani Hettigoda - Director, Hettigoda Group of Companies, Mr. Raveen Wickramasinghe - President, Association of Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes and Chief Executive Officer, Ruhunu Hospital, Mr. Murtaza Esufally - Deputy Chairman / Non-Executive Director, Hemas Holdings PLC, and Prof. Ravi Rannan Eliya - Director, Institute for Health Policy. The discussion will be moderated by Mr. Shyam Sathasivam - Group Chief Executive Officer, Sunshine Holdings PLC.

The session will examine how developments in healthcare can contribute to productivity, investment and economic growth, while addressing the opportunities and challenges involved in building a modern health economy.

It forms part of Day 2 of SLEIS 2026, held under the theme “Positioning Sri Lanka in a Changing Global Economy: Resilience, Reform, and the Future of Economic Policy.”

The Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2026 is supported by its valued sponsors and partners. Platinum Sponsor – Standard Chartered Bank Sri Lanka, Gold Sponsor – VISA Worldwide (Pvt) Ltd., Bronze Sponsor – South Asia Gateway Terminals (Pvt) Ltd., Strategic Development Partner – Asian Development Bank, Telecommunication Partner – Dialog Telecommunication, Television Partner – Dialog Television, Session Sponsors – David Pieris Motor Company (Pvt) Ltd., Hemas Holdings PLC, Sunshine Holdings PLC, International Construction Consortium (Pvt) Ltd., Official Logistics Partner – Hayleys Advantis Limited, Official Airline – SriLankan Airlines Ltd., Official Hospitality Partner – Shangri-La Colombo, Airline Partner – China Eastern Air Holding Co. Ltd.

Registrations are now open at https://sleis.chamber.lk/. For more information, contact Alikie on 011 558 8805 (alikie@chamber.lk) or Shanuka on 0701082541 (events.division@chamber.lk).