Sri Lankan–German Business Forum 2026

The three-day program, organized by the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka), will bring together around 350 senior stakeholders including policymakers, business leaders, industry associations, multipliers, investors, and exporters representing diverse strategic sectors from both countries.

Why Attend?

The Sri Lanka–German Business Forum 2026 offers an impactful platform to connect, collaborate, and unlock new business opportunities between two dynamic markets. Participants will have the opportunity to:

• Gain strategic insights into the economic priorities, policies, and market trends shaping both Sri Lanka and Germany
• Discover investment opportunities, bankable projects, and partnership potential across key growth sectors
• Engage directly with senior decision-makers, policymakers, investors, and corporate leaders
• Build valuable cross-border partnerships and expand market access in Europe and South Asia
• Enhance your organization’s visibility by showcasing your expertise, solutions, and capabilities to a targeted international audience
• Participate in curated B2B meetings, networking sessions, and site visits tailored to specific business interests

Who Should Attend?

The forum is tailored for organizations and decision-makers aiming to expand strategic partnerships, unlock new investment opportunities, and strengthen bilateral business engagement, convening small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), multinational corporations, investors, and senior business leaders from both Sri Lanka and Germany.

• Maritime, logistics, shipping lines, ports, and port-related services and developers
• Financial institutions, banks, and project finance providers
• Import and export-oriented companies
• Start-ups, innovators, and technology and service providers
• Government agencies, regulators, and investment promotion authorities

Three-Day Program Snapshot

• Day 01 – 27^th May 2026 | Kick-Off & Start-Up Night | TRACE Expert City, Colombo

The forum opens with an evening focused on innovation and entrepreneurship. Keynote speeches and high-level impulse sessions set the tone, bringing together policymakers, investors, corporates, and Sri Lanka’s start-up ecosystem to spark fresh ideas and early cross-border collaboration.

• Day 02 – 28^th May 2026 | Main Conference & Business Networking | ITC Ratnadeepa Hotel, Colombo

The core conference day features keynote speeches, high-level impulse sessions, and sector-focused dialogues on trade, investment, and economic cooperation. Leaders from government, industry, and finance explore opportunities across maritime, logistics, exports, sustainability, finance, and emerging markets. The day concludes with an exclusive business networking reception to deepen engagement.

• Day 03 – 29^th May |Bilateral Dialogues & Site Visits (Optional)

The final day offers tailored B2B meetings, selected site and company visits, providing practical exposure and direct engagement with key institutions, projects, and infrastructure. These sessions are designed to turn dialogue into concrete partnerships and investment opportunities.

Register to Attend

Participation in the Sri Lankan–German Business Forum 2026 is subject to registration and confirmation.

• Please complete the official MS Form registration to express your interest.
• Selected participants will receive a confirmation email with further event details.
• Optional sessions (B2B meetings, site & company visits) can be indicated during registration.

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(Deadline and participation criteria may apply.)