About the Summit
About the Summit
Catalysing Northern Prosperity
The Northern Investment Summit 2026 is more than a conference — it’s a catalyst for transformative investment and long-term development in Northern Sri Lanka.
By uniting government, business, and academia, the Summit aims to redefine the region’s economic narrative through opportunity, innovation, and resilience.
Purpose — Why We Do It
- To attract sustainable investments that uplift communities
- To strengthen regional competitiveness and job creation
- To empower Northern entrepreneurs through exposure and resources
- To institutionalise a Northern Investment Desk for continuous investor facilitation
Summit Objectives
- Showcase investment-ready projects and public–private partnerships
- Encourage inclusive, technology-driven development
- Build trust and collaboration among stakeholders
- Promote innovation ecosystems in emerging sectors
Unlocking Investment For a Thriving Northern Economy
Impact
Creating long-term prosperity through jobs, innovation, resilience, and community.
Investment
Directing sustainable capital into key industries to accelerate regional economic growth.
Collaboration
Uniting Government National & Regional, Private Sector, academia, and diaspora to drive development.
Awareness
Showcasing the North’s potential to attract national and global investor attention.
Building a Resilient, Inclusive and Globally Connected Northern Economy
Showcase the Northern Province’s development masterplan and strategic hubs at KKS, Paranthan, and Maankulam.
Highlight sector-specific investment opportunities spanning Agriculture, Fisheries, Education, Technology, Tourism, Heritage, Retail, Renewable energy. Also Healthcare, SME, and Staratups.
Bring together Government institutions both National and local, think tanks. investors, policymakers, diaspora leaders, development agencies, and the private sector to accelerate growth.
Position the North as an innovation driven, investor ready region that balances economic expansion with cultural and environmental sustainability.
Sri Lanka's Northern Gateway to South Asia
Situated just 18 nautical miles from India, the Northern Province stands at the crossroads of the Indian Ocean’s busiest maritime and trade routes. With Kankesanthurai (KKS) Port, Palaly strategic logistics and investment corridor.
A Rising Economic Frontier
- 1.3 million population with a 93% literacy rate.
- Strong academic backbone through University of Jaffna and University of Vavunia.
- Growing diaspora presence with global networks across USA, Canada, UK, France, Australia, India-Tamil Nadu, and Europe.
- Expanding SME base, Women & youth among others, innovation hubs and youth-led tech communities.
Join The Northern Investment Summit 2026
Empowering Growth, Insightful Innovations
A Premier Gathering of Investors, Innovators, Policymakers, Think Tanks, Government Agencies, and Global Partners Driving Northern Sri Lanka’s Economic Transformation.
21 & 22 January 2026
Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centre, Jaffna, Sri Lanka