Sri Lanka is actively seeking to diversify its economic growth avenues, with healthcare emerging not only as a critical social focus but also as a promising field for investment, innovation, and economic advancement. The country’s potential in the Health Economy will be highlighted at the Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2026 (SLEIS 2026), organized by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, scheduled for October 12-13, 2026.
The session titled “Reimagining Healthcare for a Modern Health Economy” will delve into strategies for enhancing Sri Lanka’s healthcare ecosystem while discovering new opportunities within healthcare services, pharmaceuticals, medical technologies, and associated industries. The discussion will also assess the influence of private sector investment and innovation on improving healthcare delivery and outcomes.
The panel will feature a keynote presentation from Mr. Tushar Shroff, Chief Financial Officer of Zydus Lifesciences Limited. He will be joined by Ms. Vidyani Hettigoda, Director of the Hettigoda Group of Companies; Mr. Raveen Wickramasinghe, President of the Association of Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes and CEO of Ruhunu Hospital; Mr. Murtaza Esufally, Deputy Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Hemas Holdings PLC; and Prof. Ravi Rannan Eliya, Director of the Institute for Health Policy. The session will be moderated by Mr. Shyam Sathasivam, Group CEO of Sunshine Holdings PLC.
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This discussion will explore how advancements in healthcare can enhance productivity, attract investment, and stimulate economic growth, while also addressing the associated opportunities and challenges in creating a contemporary health economy.
The session is part of the second day of SLEIS 2026, themed “Positioning Sri Lanka in a Changing Global Economy: Resilience, Reform, and the Future of Economic Policy.”
The Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2026 is backed by esteemed sponsors and partners, including Standard Chartered Bank Sri Lanka as the Platinum Sponsor, VISA Worldwide (Pvt) Ltd. as the Gold Sponsor, and South Asia Gateway Terminals (Pvt) Ltd. as the Bronze Sponsor. Other partners include the Asian Development Bank as the Strategic Development Partner, Dialog Telecommunication as the Telecommunication Partner, Dialog Television as the Television Partner, and various session sponsors such as David Pieris Motor Company (Pvt) Ltd., Hemas Holdings PLC, Sunshine Holdings PLC, and International Construction Consortium (Pvt) Ltd. Hayleys Advantis Limited serves as the Official Logistics Partner, SriLankan Airlines Ltd. as the Official Airline, and Shangri-La Colombo as the Official Hospitality Partner, while China Eastern Air Holding Co. Ltd. is the Airline Partner.
Registration for the event is currently open at https://sleis.chamber.lk/. For further inquiries, please contact Alikie at 011 558 8805 (alikie@chamber.lk) or Shanuka at 0701082541 (events.division@chamber.lk).
Source: Financial Chronicle Biz English | Sri Lanka Business News.
