Innovation Policy Roundtable - Shaping the Future of Innovation Across South Asia

​The Innovation Policy Roundtable — Shaping the Future of Innovation Across South Asia — brings founders, investors, policymakers, regulators, and development partners into one dialogue to identify the policy barriers holding back startup growth and shape practical recommendations for regional growth across South Asia.

​On the panel:
Deshani Ratnayake (Vice President – Corporate Finance & Advisory, First Capital Holdings),
Anishka De Zylva (Legal & Policy Consultant, GovTec Sri Lanka), and Samantha Ranatunga (Non-Executive Chairman, Citrus Leisure PLC)

moderated by Hariharan Padmanaban (Cluster Head, Global Capability Centres, Port City Colombo).

​Themes:

​Building a regional innovation ecosystem Cross-border expansion and market access Investment and venture capital policy Regulatory sandboxes and emerging technologies Digital infrastructure and data governance Talent mobility and skills development

​📅 October 1st, 2026 · 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM 📍 Hatch Auditorium, No. 14, Sir Baron Jayathilake Mw, Colombo 01

​Open to the public. Register to take part.