About Sri Lanka.
Where the Indian Ocean meets ancient wonders — the global logistics family gathers in Colombo in 2027.
Sri Lanka is a jewel of the Indian Ocean, a compact island nation where ancient kingdoms, colonial heritage, and lush natural beauty converge. Whether you're exploring centuries-old temples and fortresses, savouring world-renowned Ceylon tea, or watching the sun set over golden coastlines, Sri Lanka offers something for every kind of traveller.
Sri Lanka is home to eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites — more per square kilometre than almost any other country in the world — including the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
Long known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean,” Sri Lanka has been a crossroads of trade and culture for over two thousand years, shaped by ancient Sinhalese and Tamil kingdoms and later by Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial rule. This layered history is visible everywhere — from the Buddhist stupas of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, to the cobblestone streets and colonial ramparts of Galle Fort on the southern coast. Colombo itself, the vibrant capital where our conference will be held, reflects this same blend — a bustling, modern city built atop centuries of maritime trade heritage.
Beyond its history, Sri Lanka is a destination of extraordinary natural diversity packed into a small island. Visit Yala National Park for a chance to spot leopards and elephants in the wild, trek through the misty hill country and tea estates of Ella and Nuwara Eliya, or relax on the palm-fringed beaches of the south and west coasts. Colombo offers its own energy — rooftop bars with ocean views, a thriving food scene blending Sri Lankan, Indian, and international flavours, and a growing skyline anchored by landmarks like the Lotus Tower and City of Dreams.
Pearl of the Indian Ocean
A crossroads of trade and culture for over 2,000 years, shaped by ancient Sinhalese, Tamil, Portuguese, Dutch and British influences.
Colombo
The vibrant capital — a modern, bustling city built on centuries of maritime trade heritage, and home to City of Dreams.
8 UNESCO Sites
Home to eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Sigiriya — often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World”.
Galle Fort
Cobblestone streets and colonial ramparts on the southern coast — one of Asia's best-preserved colonial-era cities.
Wildlife & Tea Country
Leopards and elephants in Yala National Park, misty tea estates in Ella and Nuwara Eliya.
Food & Skyline
Rooftop bars with ocean views, a thriving Sri Lankan-Indian-international food scene, and the Lotus Tower skyline.
A Short Hop Away: The Maldives
For delegates looking to extend their stay, the Maldives is just around 1 hour and 25 minutes by air from Colombo — making it one of the most convenient add-on destinations for post-conference relaxation.
March falls within the sunny dry season, from January to March, which is the most popular time for travellers, with calm seas and clear skies typical of the north-east monsoon period.
From overwater villas to world-class diving and house-reef snorkelling, it is an easy tropical extension for delegates flying in from further afield.