A special ceremony to recognize the contribution of leading local and international organizations who partnered to support the successful organization of ‘Sri Lanka Expo 2027’, was held on 9th November 2026 at the premises of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB). ‘Sri Lanka Expo 2027’ is the country’s foremost international trade exhibition, organized by the EDB under the leadership of the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development.
The organizations extending their collaboration and sponsorship to the international exhibition are:
- 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)
- Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
- Hatton National Bank
- Colombo West International Terminal (Pvt) Ltd
- Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM)
- PEO TV
- Barberyn Ayurveda Resort
- SriLankan Airlines
- Rhino Roofing Products Limited
- Orel IT
- Time Plan Publishing (Pvt) Ltd
- Postgraduate Institute of Management Alumni (PIMA)
- Bio Foods
EDB Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Mangala Wijesinghe, Director General Mr. Erandika Dissanayake, Additional Director General (Development) Mrs. Kumuduni Mudaliage, Additional Director General (Finance and Administration) Mr. Roshan Jayasinghe, together with other officials and representatives of the partner organizations, attended the event.
The Chairman highly appreciated the contributions both monetary and in-kind extended by the partner organizations.
This major international trade exhibition, organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board, is scheduled to be held from 14th to 17th January 2027 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Colombo.
Around 750 exhibitors are expected to take part repressing 25 product and Services Sectors, along with approximately 1,500 international participants, including international buyers, investors and media representatives representing more than 50 countries.
Sri Lanka Expo 2027 will feature investment forum, industry-specific sessions and structured business-to-business (B2B) meetings. Furthermore, fashion shows showcasing Sri Lankan designers, cultural performances, culinary demonstrations featuring local cuisine will also been organized parallel to the Sri Lanka Expo 2027.
Thematic pavilions on “Culture, heritage and craftsmanship”, “Innovation and Technology” and “Sustainable and Green Solutions” will also be arranged to provide comprehensive knowledge and awareness on Sri Lanka’s developments on this future.
For registration and further information on ‘Sri Lanka Expo 2027’, please visit the official website, www.srilankaexpo.lk.
