Northern Investment Summit 2026: Turning vision into action

THE Management Club (TMC) is set to ignite a new chapter of economic transformation with the Northern Investment Summit 2026 (NIS26), taking place on 21 and 22 January 2026 at the iconic Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centre.

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Held under the powerful theme "Empowering Growth, Insightful Innovations," the summit promises to be more than a conference—it will be a catalyst for bold ideas, strategic partnerships, and long-term investment in Sri Lanka's Northern Province.

Designed as a high-impact platform, NIS26 will bring together Government leaders, business pioneers, global and diaspora investors, development agencies, and academia to unlock the region's vast yet underexplored potential. With the Northern Province currently contributing just 4.5% to national GDP, the summit aims to transform untapped opportunity into inclusive growth—benefiting not only the North, but the entire nation.

In an interview with Siyatha TV, TMC Immediate Past President and NIS26 Project Chairman Indhra Kaushal Rajapaksa described the summit as a landmark initiative—the first time a private-sector institution has taken the lead in a regional development agenda of this scale. The idea was sparked by TMC's dynamic Jaffna branch, established during his presidency and comprising professors, senior bankers, and professionals committed to accelerating regional progress.

Momentum intensified through high-level engagement with key stakeholders. A pivotal milestone was the meeting with the Consulate General of India in Jaffna, where Consul General of India Shri Sai Murali S., expressed strong and enthusiastic support for the summit. His active involvement was instrumental in securing the Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centre as the prestigious venue for NIS26—underscoring the depth of Indo-Sri Lankan collaboration and the confidence of regional partners in the summit's vision.