Lanka to host World Export Summit 2016

President Maithripala Sirisena and Minister of Development and International Trade, Malik Samarawickrama will be among the the line-up of high-profile speakers including policy makers, trade experts, trade analysts and global business leaders, set to speak at the World Export Development Forum (WEDF) on October 12 and 13 in Sri Lanka.

The global summit is organised by the International Trade Centre (ITC) with the Ministry of Development Strategies and International Trade of Sri Lanka, through the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB).

Executive Director of the ITC, Arancha Gonzalez will take the stage on the opening day of the event with President Sirisena to start off the two-day event.

Chairperson and Chief Executive of the EDB, Indira Malwatte commented on the calibre of the speakers who are confirmed to speak at WEDF 2016, saying, "We are excited that this year's participants will have an opportunity to witness renowned industry experts, economists and business leaders at one forum, to learn, to discuss, and most of all to be part of significant changes to the future of trade in the region and across the globe."

All plenary and other sessions align with this year's conference theme, 'Trade for Success: Connect, Compete, Change', and is targeted to attract over 350 international delegates and 300 local business representatives and entrepreneurs, making the event an unprecedented benchmark for the export industry of the country.