Sri Lanka economic summit to focus on energy transition
EconomyNext: As the country seeks to strengthen energy security while reducing its dependence on fossil fuels, the energy sector will be a key area of discussion at the Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2026, organised by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce on 12-13 October 2026.
The session, “Beyond Fossil Dependence: Balancing Security, Sustainability, and Growth,” will examine how Sri Lanka can diversify its energy sources, accelerate renewable energy adoption and attract investment while ensuring a reliable energy supply for businesses and households.
Discussions will also consider the infrastructure and policy frameworks needed to support the country’s transition towards a modern and competitive energy system.
Edore Onomakpome – Regional Infrastructure Industry Manager – Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal, at the International Finance Corporation will keynote the session, and join the panel discussion featuring G M R D Aponsu – Secretary to the Ministry of Energy, Damitha Kumarasinghe – Director General, Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka, and Manjula Perera – Managing Director, WindForce.
The discussion will be moderated by Sheran Fernando – Senior Advisor, Plus94.
The session will also explore the role of public-private collaboration in developing new energy solutions, encouraging investment and creating opportunities within Sri Lanka’s evolving energy sector.
It will consider how energy policy and investment decisions can support both economic expansion and the country’s longer-term sustainability objectives.
OSL take:
Sri Lanka’s drive to strengthen energy security while reducing its dependence on fossil fuels is creating a growing range of business/investment opportunities for foreign businesses and investors, particularly in renewable energy, energy storage, grid infrastructure and energy-efficiency technologies. The country’s expanding power requirements and transition towards a more diversified energy mix are expected to drive investment across the energy value chain. Business/investment opportunities include solar and wind power generation, battery energy storage systems, grid modernisation, power transmission, smart-grid technologies and other infrastructure needed to integrate increasing volumes of renewable energy into the national system. These opportunities will be a key focus at the Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2026, organised by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce on 12–13 October. A session titled “Beyond Fossil Dependence: Balancing Security, Sustainability, and Growth” will examine how Sri Lanka can accelerate renewable energy adoption while attracting investment and maintaining a reliable supply of electricity. For international investors, Sri Lanka’s strategic location, growing electricity demand and need for new energy infrastructure provide scope for long-term partnerships, project development, technology transfers and financing. Investment in the energy transition could also help position Sri Lanka as a competitive regional destination for businesses seeking access to cleaner and more sustainable energy. The development of a predictable policy and regulatory environment, alongside streamlined investment approvals and stronger grid infrastructure, will be critical to unlocking the full potential of these opportunities as Sri Lanka seeks to build a modern and competitive energy sector.
| Article Code : | VBS/AT/20261005Z_3 |