Round Table Sri Lanka has announced a landmark partnership with Cinnamon Life, Sri Lanka’s premier integrated development, for Bridging Borders: Building Futures—a fireside chat and regional forum taking place at Cinnamon Life, Colombo, on May 23, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Held as part of the Asia Pacific Area (ASPA) Round Table Regional Meeting, the event will convene 500–600 influential leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and industry experts from Sri Lanka, India, and Nepal to advance regional cooperation in trade, investment, and culture.
This partnership between Round Table Sri Lanka and Cinnamon Life underscores a mutual vision: to build bridges across South Asia and empower progress through innovation, dialogue, and collaboration. As globalization reshapes regional dynamics, Bridging Borders: Building Futures will offer a powerful platform for cross-border partnerships in commerce, the creative economy, and digital transformation.
Raveen Wickramasinghe, President of Round Table Sri Lanka, expressed his excitement:
“This event is a milestone for regional engagement, and we’re proud to partner with Cinnamon Life—an embodiment of Sri Lanka’s ambition and innovation. ‘Bridging Borders: Building Futures’ reflects our commitment to creating real, lasting impact by bringing regional stakeholders together under one roof.”
Sanjiv Hulugalle, CEO & General Manager of Cinnamon Life and Senior Vice President of John Keells Holdings, shared his perspective:
“Cinnamon Life has always been envisioned as more than a space—it’s a catalyst for ideas, culture, and commerce. Collaborating with Round Table Sri Lanka on this dynamic forum furthers our goal of positioning Sri Lanka as a nexus for regional and global collaboration.”
The event’s keynote fireside chat, moderated by renowned business leader Peter de Almeida, will feature respected voices including Aruna Warnakulasooriya, Chairman of the National Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka; Shivkumar Eashwaran, Immediate Past President of the Indian Chamber of Commerce Tamil Nadu; and Kamlesh Kumar Agrawal, Chairman of the Nepal Chamber of Commerce. Together, they will delve into actionable strategies to strengthen trade corridors, address regulatory challenges, and unlock new investment potential.
Adding a unique cultural dimension, a special session will celebrate Sri Lanka’s growing global reputation in design and creativity. Thought leaders such as Shalin Balasuriya, Co-Founder of Spa Ceylon; Deepal Wickramasinghe, Chairman of DWA; and architect Channa Daswatte of MICD Associates will explore how Sri Lanka’s sustainable and culturally rooted design philosophy is carving a niche on the world stage.
Limited seats available. Call +94 77 221 3322 or +94 76 696 4441 now to book your tickets for Bridging Borders: Building Futures
