Finance Minister to inaugurate Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2021

The upcoming Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2021 (SLES 2021), the foremost and most anticipated economic event of Sri Lanka, will be inaugurated by the chief guest, Finance Minister Basil Rajapakse, on December 6, under the theme ‘Springboard for revival: Opportunity to reset’. 

Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal will deliver the keynote address at the inauguration of the summit, which will bring together leading national and international thought leaders, economists and industry experts on to one platform, as they lead discussions on charting a sustainable course for economic recovery and development. Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Chairman Vish Govindasamy will deliver the welcome address. 

The two-day summit will feature seven curated sessions offering unique insights and perspectives on several topics of contemporary economic significance, including setting the macro foundation for growth, the case for public-private sector collaboration in advancing economic development, Sri Lanka’s potential as a technology hub, opportunities to enhance export revenue and how Sri Lanka can reposition itself for the new normal in travel. 

SLES 2021 is scheduled to be held on December 6 and 7, as a hybrid summit, catering to participants who would join online as well as participate in-person at Shangri-La Hotel. 

Participants have the opportunity to register online from https://chamber.lk for the entire two-day summit or choose the sessions they wish to attend. Registrations for the event are now open. For further information, please contact [email protected] or 0115588852 or [email protected] or 0115588805.