The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) has announced that Sri Lanka Expo 2026, a premier international trade exhibition, will take place from 18–21 June 2026 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo. 

Designed to connect local exporters and businesses with global buyers and investors, the four‑day event will showcase Sri Lanka’s export potential while fostering new trade and investment opportunities. 

Sri Lankan exporters, export-oriented businesses, and companies with export potential are eligible to apply. As the number of exhibition booths is limited, a screening process will be conducted to select qualified exhibitors.

Applications are open until 31 March 2026, with selected exhibitors to be notified in early April.

For further information and registration, the following officers may be contacted. 

• Industrial Products: Indika Sugathadasa (0718246762 | indikas@edb.gov.lk)
• Agro-Industrial Products: Jayani Galagedara (0710391184 | jayani@edb.gov.lk), 
• Services Sector: Dishant Yapa (0772953717 | dishant@edb.gov.lk). 
• For general inquiries, contact the Sri Lanka Export Development Board via email at expo@edb.gov.lk or by phone at 0772 255 647, 0777 788 313, 0718 220 152.

Local exporters participating in this exhibition will have the opportunity to meet over 1,500 global buyers and investors. Additionally, exhibitors will have the opportunity to arrange pre-scheduled business meetings with potential buyers.

A total of 650 exhibition booths have been allocated for Sri Lankan exporters, export-oriented businesses, and companies with export potential across various sectors, showcasing the diversity of Sri Lanka’s export economy.

Industrial Products include Apparel, Textiles and Fashion, Rubber, Plastic and Chemical Products, Gems and Jewelry, Engineering and Automotive Components, Boat & Shipbuilding, Marine Services, Electrical and Electronic Products, Minerals and Mineral-based Products, Giftware, Lifestyle & Handicrafts, Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices, Printing and Packaging.

Agro-Industrial Products include Tea, Spices & Concentrates, Coconut-based Products, Seafood/Edible Fish Products, Processed Foods and Beverages, Ayurveda, Herbal & Cosmetic Products, Cut Flowers and Foliage, Ornamental Fish, Fruits & Vegetables.

Export Services include Information and Communication Technology/Business Process Management, Tourism, Logistics Services, Construction & Renewable Energy, Wellness & Healthcare Services, and Other Services. (Newswire)

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A productive meeting has been held on the preparations for the Sri Lanka Expo 2026, which returns after 13 years.

The meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, co-chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra, together with Deputy Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship, Chathuranga Abeysinghe.

The meeting brought together the Secretary to the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship, Thilaka Jayasundara, EDB Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe, Senior Director General (Economic Affairs) Dharshana, Directors and Assistant Directors of both Ministries. Heads of Mission and Commercial Diplomats participated virtually, reflecting strong cross-government engagement.

Sri Lanka Expo 2026 aims to support the country’s broader national efforts toward building a stable, predictable, and investor-friendly economic environment. 

The Export Development Board (EDB) has already set clear export targets, and today’s discussions focused on aligning institutional preparations to ensure robust international participation and to position Sri Lanka’s export sector for enhanced global visibility.

The meeting reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to making Sri Lanka Expo 2026 a landmark platform for trade, investment, and economic cooperation. (Newswire)

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