Shaping the Next Era of Sri Lankan Industry
The Hon. Minister of Industries & Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti, met with the newly appointed Chairman of the Industrial Development Board (IDB), Yasas Hewage, and the strategic leadership team of the IDB to engage in a high-level discussion on shaping the future of Sri Lanka’s industrial transformation.(15th June 2026)
Key areas of discussion included:
  • Industrial Transformation
  • Digital Transformation & Industry 4.0
  • Innovation and Technology Adoption
  • Establishment of a National Machinery & Tooling Center
  • Export-Led Industrial Growth & Integration into Global Value Chains
  • The future direction of the Entrepreneurship & Industry Transformation Authority (EITA)
As Sri Lanka embarks on a new chapter of industrial and entrepreneurial development, the IDB remains committed to fostering innovation, strengthening industrial competitiveness, enabling technology adoption, and supporting the nation’s transition towards a resilient, export-oriented, and globally competitive industrial economy.
Celebrating 60 Years of Industrial Development
Beyond Development • Towards Transformation

Venue: IDB