Spotlight on Key Reforms at the Sri Lanka Economic Summit ‘The Right Reforms for Transformational Growth’

The Sri Lanka Economic Summit organized by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will be inaugurated on January 28^th at the Shangri La Hotel Colombo, under the theme Shaping Sri Lanka’s Future: Transformational Growth Rooted in Sound Economic Policies. On day 2 of the Summit on January 29^th, one of the key sessions will examine ‘The Right Reforms for Transformational Growth’.

The session will center on the Korean story of economic transformation, and potential applications to Sri Lanka’s development trajectory. It will explore medium-term opportunities for Sri Lanka and leverage the expertise of a high-profile panel representing leading multinational corporations, local conglomerates, the energy, ports and capital market sectors, and multilateral agencies. Discussions will also focus on the potential for public-private partnerships to drive Sri Lanka’s growth.

The session’s keynote address will be delivered by Dr. Kyungjin Song, Country Representative for Korea at The Asia Foundation. With over 25 years of experience spanning public service, international affairs, and economic diplomacy, Dr. Song has served in key roles including Special Assistant to the Special Economic Adviser to the President of Korea, and Chief Secretary for the Presidential Committee for the G20 Seoul Summit. Dr. Song currently serves as a member of the Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with a special focus on economic diplomacy. She also is Korea’s coordinator for the Korea-India Strategic Dialogue in the Seoul Forum for International Affairs.

A high-profile panel comprising Mr. Takafumi Kadono - Country Director, ADB, Mr. Krishan Balendra - Chairman, John Keells Holdings,  Mr. Ali Tariq - Chairman/CEO, Unilever Sri Lanka, Mr. Munish Kanwar - CEO, Colombo West Intl. Terminal, and Mr. Mattias Martinsson - Founder/Chief Investment Officer, Tundra Fund, will explore the focus areas of the session. The discussion will be moderated by Mr. Shiran Fernando, the Ceylon Chamber’s Chief Economic Policy Advisor.

The Sri Lanka Economic Summit will take place on the 28^th and 29^th of January at the Shangri La Hotel, Colombo. Registrations are now open at www.sles.chamber.lk. For further information, please contact Lilakshi at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / 5588818 or Alikie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / 0115588805.