Preparations for the Sri Lanka Economic Summit, a much looked forward to event in the Corporate Calendar, is now underway. This year marks the 10th anniversary of this forum, which will hold its technical sessions from July 1- 2, 2009 at the Cinnamon Grand, Colombo, with the inauguration taking place on June 30th at the same venue.

This Summit, organized by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, unfailingly continues to attract eminent speakers, political leaders and diplomats for the technical sessions which tackle timely and helpful topics, complete with key note speakers and panel discussions.

In the line up for this year’s Sri Lanka Economic Summit, themed as "Uncertain Times

Opportunity or Challenge" is a number of stimulating topics, among which are:

"Impact of the Economy and Planning in a Downturn", Financial Crisis – Challenges

for the Banking and Financial Sector, Agriculture, Fisheries and Dairy Sector-

Opportunities for the private Sector, North East Accelerated Socio and Economic

Development, Meltdown and Impact on Employment", Building on ICT & English

Sri Lanka as a "Knowledge Economy", Governance: Challenges for the Public and

Private Sector and 2020 Vision for Sri Lanka – A Discussion with young

Parliamentarians.

The Sri Lanka Economic Summit is acknowledged as a forerunner among the events of national importance hosted by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber invites participants to register their interest early to avoid disappointment; please contact Suba at the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Secretariat for further details.