Power Sri Lanka 2010 exhibition in June

An international exhibition on power and energy is a boost to the country's energy sector.

The first of its kind will be held from June 3-5 at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre (SLECC) organised by the Conference and Exhibition Management Services Ltd. CEMS, USA and CEMS India.

The 2nd Power Sri Lanka 2010 International Expo, the three-in-one exhibition will focus on developing power generation and transmission, alternative power and renewable energy in Sri Lanka.

The first power expo was held in Bangladesh from 12-14 November 2009.

The concurrent exhibitions are on the Renewable Energy Sri Lanka 2010 Expo and E-Power Sri Lanka 2010 focusing on electric power equipment and technology.

Exhibitors from around 10 countries are billed to participate at the exhibition which would provide a business to business platform for delegates, industrialists, importers, and distributors to interact.Group Director, Global Operations CEMS, S.S.Sarwar said the exhibitions will focus not only on Sri Lanka's power and energy sector but also cater to all needs of all industrial sectors of the country.

General Manager Sri Lanka Convention Bureau, Vipula Wanigasekere said energy is an essential component in the growth of an economy and an exhibition of this nature will help accelerate the country's development program and achieve faster economic growth.

The exhibitions would provide an opportunity to foreign investors and visitors to familiarise with Sri Lanka's power and energy sector while exploring investments in the country.

The power exhibitions which coincides with the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards expected to attract a large number of tourists to the country. CEMS held its first exhibition in Sri Lanka titled Dye+Chem 2010 International Expo from March 4 - 6 at the SLECC.

Since its inception in 1992, CEMS has made a significant presence as an exhibition organiser with operations in over six countries. CEMS organisers over 25 exhibitions a year covering vital sectors of the economy. LF