Global Innovation Summit & Retreat - SRI LANKA 2025
There are many summits, but it is rare to see a dedicated and focused summit that brings CxOs and Founders together to meet without any distractions, spend time in a retreat setting to know beyond the surface, and go deep into the purpose, mission, and vision behind being an entrepreneur and building a global company. A CxO of a multi-national company leading a large team can share their wisdom and pain points, give advice, and help a founder achieve a 10x outcome.
Join to immerse yourself in workshops and panel discussions by the experts and master workshop organizer Micheal Lewrick
How to Sell to CIOs in the AI Era?: Why building relationships is critical for early-stage founders. Understanding the founders and the problems they solve is crucial for CIOs to embrace these startups in their organizations.
Why, When, and How to Create and Leverage CxO Advisors Most Effectively for Startups' Growth?: Having investors and advisors is essential for many startups. You need them to open doors, connect with people, and help raise your profile. It's a relationship-focused process.
How can you monetize in the AI era with this newfound intelligence as a service?: Pricing strategy is critical. Learn the differences between traditional, value, and outcome-based pricing.
Why partnerships matter, how to leverage various types of ISVs, Channels, and GCCs, and when to propel growth?:
At this summit, Global CIO Circle will recognize and award several industry titans who have dedicated their lives to creating a path for many to follow. These esteemed colleagues and leaders will be sharing their life experiences with attending CxOs and founders.
Participating Enterprises:
CIOs and CxOs from these amazing global organizations:
Philips, Zuora, Alteryx, Eisai.Co, Lexmark / Xerox, Baldwin Group, Klaviyo, Boyd Corp, GM, Tekion, KPMG, BCG,ICICI Bank, Unfi, Accenture, SriLanka.Travel, MAS Holdings, John Keels, Technology1,CBL Group, Bata Group, Société Générale
Startups:
atomicwork trupeer.ai linen.cloud featurely.ai sherlocks.ai potpie.ai lumif.ai getclientell colrows sprinto smallest.ai and more
Hosted by the legendary Cricketer Aravinda De Silva, the Top Host Nation Government. Officials, Top Chief Executives, Entrepreneurs, CIOs, and CxOs from the US, UK, MEA, India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and APAC.
Agenda:
September 1st - Early arrival.
Check into an extra-day pre-reserved room and enjoy the island hospitality at your own expense.
September 2nd - Arrival Day, Reception Dinner.
His Excellency Mr. Santosh Jha, Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka,
His Excellency Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya, Chief Advisor, President of Sri Lanka,
Legendary Cricketer Aravinda De Silva,
Krishan Balendra, Chairman, John Keells Holdings
J A Chowdary, Chairman, ISF
KV Rao, Chairman, Tata International & Sr Advisor, BCG
For the complete Agenda, visit the Website
What is included:
Your accommodations, food, drinks, and excursions during the event days will be 100% covered. Early arrivals must be approved and are subject to room availability. If you plan to bring a +1 (spouse, friend, or colleague), they must stay in the same room, provided they arrange it directly with the hotel.
What is not included:
Air travel, additional room guests (on their own), in-room expenses, and personal expenses outside the event participation hours will be charged to the room guest's credit card. All +1 guests staying with attendees who are not Summit attendees will be on their own.
Our PARTNERS: ENTERPRISES, STARTUPS & VCs
PARTNERSHIP LEVELS:
PLATINUM: $30K
Global MNCs, ISVs, VCs & Later Stage Startups
(Keynote & Panels Presenter)
You will be assigned three rooms for the sponsors' team and their executives. Depending on availability, each additional room will cost $5K.
Except for air travel, you will receive local transportation, accommodations, and meals related to the event during the event days.
You will have the opportunity to nominate up to five non-company CXOs, who will be invited on a first-come, first-served basis based on their qualifications. If selected, their accommodations will be provided at no cost. If you plan to cover their Air Travel. We can help arrange it.
As a Platinum sponsor, you will be given recognition and prominent signage during the event.
You may participate in a keynote (25minutes) or nominate someone to a Founders / Executive panel to discuss a topic—no sales promotions allowed as keynotes.
Each panel is 55 minutes long, followed by a Q&A session specific to workshop outcomes.
You will be given a 2-minute product advertising video during the breaks.
Depending on the capacity, 3-5 CIOs and CxOs of choice are assigned to your breakfast, lunch, and dinner table daily.
You will have the opportunity to set up CxO one-on-one meetings.
GOLD: $20K
(Workshop Presenter)
Global MNCs, ISVs, VCs & Later Stage Startups
You will be assigned two rooms for the sponsors' team and their executives. Depending on availability, each additional room will cost $5K.
Except for air travel, you will receive local transportation, accommodations, and meals related to the event during the event days.
You will have the opportunity to nominate five non-company CXOs, who will be invited on a first-come, first-served basis based on their qualifications. If selected, their accommodations will be provided at no cost. If you plan to cover their Air Travel. We can help arrange it.
As a Gold sponsor, you will receive recognition as workshop sponsor and prominent signage during the event and workshops.
Each workshop is 75 minutes.
You will have a total of 5 minutes for the product pitch, announcing an optional CxO advisory board setup, and a strategic angel round.
STARTUP SILVER: $10K (20 Maximum)
You will receive a 5-minute pitch session, and you will be sponsoring Beverages, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hours, and Transportation.
You will be assigned one room for the sponsors' team and their executives. Depending on availability, each additional room will cost $5K
Except for air travel, you will receive local transportation, accommodations, and meals related to the event during the event days.
You will have the opportunity to nominate five non-company CXOs, who will be invited on a first-come, first-served basis based on their qualifications. If selected, their accommodations will be provided at no cost. These could be your customers/ prospects / advisory board targets. If you plan to cover their Air Travel. We can help.
As a Silver sponsor, you will be prominently recognized as the Logistics Sponsor during Transportation, Breakfast, Lunch / Dinner, and Happy Hours.
You will be prominent at the event as a sponsor.
You will have a total of 5 minutes for the product pitch, announcing an optional CxO advisory board setup, and a strategic angel round.
STARTUP ENTRY LEVEL: $5K (30 maximum)
No Pitch time or sponsor recognition.
You will be assigned one room for the sponsors' team and their executives. Depending on availability, each additional room will cost $5K.
Except for air travel, you will receive local transportation, accommodations, and meals related to the event during the event days.
You will be able to nominate as many non-company CXOs as you like, who will be invited based on a matching criterion. Their accommodations will be free. These could be your customers/ prospects / advisory board targets.
You will participate in workshops and conversations about breakfast, lunch, and dinner.