4-5-6 August 2027
BMICH, Colombo,
Sri Lanka
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Interactive Business Forum 2026

5-6-7 August 2026

Day 01: Jointly with ITC-GTEX

"The Twin Transition: Navigating Green Regulations and Circularity for Global Export Competitiveness"

5th August 2026 | 3.00 PM to 4.00 PM

Day 02: Jointly with MUTA

"Digital Transformation in Apparel: How AI and Automation Are Reshaping Supply Chains, Design, Manufacturing, and Support Functions"

6th August 2026 | 3.00 PM to 4.00 PM

Day 03: Jointly with MUTA

"The Intelligent Factory: Driving Sri Lanka’s Apparel Competitiveness Through Smart Manufacturing"

7th August 2026 | 12:00 PM to 1.00 PM

Interactive Business Forum Seminar Series
Panel Discussion

The Twin Transition: Navigating Green Regulations and Circularity for Global Export Competitiveness

5th August 2026 (Wednesday)
3.00 PM to 4.00 PM
Venue – Mihilaka Medura, BMICH, Colombo-7

Speakers

Speaker Name
Dr. Prabod Munasinghe

University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Senior Lecturer

Speaker Name
Dr. Leonie Vaas

Hirdaramani Apparel

General Manager – Group Sustainability

Speaker Name
Mr. Mendaka Hettithanthri

Teejay Lanka PLC

Deputy General Manager, Head of Sustainability and Engineering

Speaker Name
Mr. Dhammika Fernando

Free Trade Zone Manufacturers Association (FTZMA)

Chairman

Moderator

Moderator Name
Ms. Eranthi Premaratne

National Consultant

International Trade Centre (UN/WTO)

Followed by High-Tea and Networking Reception

SPEAKERS TESTIMONIAL

DAY 1

DAY 2

DAY 3

Dr. Leonie Vaas

"I would like to congratulate INTEX for bringing this important exhibition to Sri Lanka, one of the leading apparel manufacturing countries. The IBF and its knowledge-sharing sessions are also very valuable, providing an interesting platform for participants to exchange ideas, insights and experiences."

Dr. Leonie Vaas

General Manager sustainability Hirdaramani Apparel

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