The Buyers Are Coming. Is Sri Lanka Ready?
Sri Lanka is preparing to welcome international buyers, investors and business representatives from across the world for Sri Lanka Expo 2027, with around 750 exhibitors and approximately 1,500 international participants expected from more than 50 countries. Ahead of the major event, the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) held a special ceremony on 9 November 2026 to recognise the local and international organisations supporting its successful organisation.
Sri Lanka Expo 2027, the country’s foremost international trade exhibition, is organised by the EDB under the leadership of the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development.
The organisations recognised for their collaboration and sponsorship were the 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) and Bio Foods.
EDB Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mr Mangala Wijesinghe, Director General Mr Erandika Dissanayake, Additional Director General (Development) Mrs Kumuduni Mudaliage and Additional Director General (Finance and Administration) Mr Roshan Jayasinghe attended the ceremony, together with other EDB officials and representatives of the partner organisations.
The Chairman expressed his appreciation for the financial and in-kind contributions made by the partner organisations towards the exhibition.
Sri Lanka Expo 2027 is scheduled to take place from 14 to 17 January 2027 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Colombo. Around 750 exhibitors are expected to represent 25 product and service sectors, alongside approximately 1,500 international participants, including buyers, investors and media representatives from more than 50 countries.
The four-day exhibition will feature an investment forum, industry-specific sessions and structured business-to-business (B2B) meetings, providing opportunities for Sri Lankan businesses to connect with international buyers and investors.
The programme will also include fashion shows featuring Sri Lankan designers, cultural performances and culinary demonstrations showcasing local cuisine. These activities will run alongside the main exhibition.
Three thematic pavilions will further highlight the country’s offerings and developments: “Culture, Heritage and Craftsmanship”, “Innovation and Technology” and “Sustainable and Green Solutions”.
With international buyers and investors expected to gather in Colombo, Sri Lanka Expo 2027 will provide a major platform to present the country’s products, services, industries and investment opportunities to the global market.
For registration and further information, visit the official website: www.srilankaexpo.lk.
