Inaugural South Asia Bitumen Market Conference in Colombo next month

THE inaugural South Asian Bitumen Conference (SABIT 2025) will be held on 13-14 November at the Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, Colombo, bringing together decision-makers, policymakers, and industry specialists from across the bitumen value chain themed, "Bridging Trade, Infrastructure and Supply Chains Across South Asia and Beyond".

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Organised by Conference Connection, together Events and Hospitality Partner, Helanka Vacations Colombo, SABIT 2025 marks the expansion of its Global Bitumen Series into South Asia. The region is witnessing accelerating infrastructure investments, and SABIT aims to provide a dedicated forum for stakeholders to align, innovate, and build partnerships.

The two-day programme will commence with registrations and a networking reception in the evening on 13th November, with a SABIT 2025 Golf Game ice breaker earlier that afternoon. The official opening and Ministerial address by Sri Lanka Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Bimal Rathnayaka will take place on 14 November, followed by a keynote address by Sri Lanka Road Development Authority Chairman T. Paskaran.