Events 2025 Sri Lanka Italy Business Council
CENA alla ROMANA Nov 2025
To commemorate the 10th Italian Cuisine Week
Xo Settimana della Cucina Italiana nel Mondo
A Celebration of Health, Culture, and Innovation
SEVEN COURSE ROMAN DINNER
PAIRED WITH FINE ITALIAN WINES
Date: Friday, 28 November 2025
Cena alla Romana, in commemoration of the 10th Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, was held at the Executive Lounge of the Amari Colombo, Chef Michele Bravo, with Executive Chef Sampath Mahawattage, and Manager Ashwika Gajendra assisted to deliver a seven course Roman menu, with Wine Pairing introduced by sommelier Nishada Periyapperuma from IDL.
President Daminda Mulgama and Event Chair Rajeev Aloysius, joined several members and their VIP guests for the evening, which was very well received. The event was the third in the series, following Cena Veneziana in 2023 (#Veneto) and Cena Apulia (#Puglia) in 2024.
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26th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2025 Sep 2025
Around 75 members and their guests attended the 26th Annual General Meeting, at the new Emerald Ballroom, Sheraton Hotel, Colombo 03.
It was an evening of fellowship, networking, and shared opportunities. Mr. Felix A. Fernando, of Omega Line, a committee member representing the largest Italian investor in Sri Lanka, delivered the keynote address.
H.E. Damiano Francovigh, Ambassador of Italy, Patron of the Council and Deputy Head of Mission Mr. Alberto Arcidiacono, graced the occasion.
- Date: Friday, 26 September 2025
- Time: 6pm onwards
- Website: www.srilankaitaly.com/agm25
AGM 2025 Gallery
Members Day Jul 2025
A member's evening was held by the Sri Lanka Italy Business Council at The Long Room, Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, on 15th July. 37 members and their guests attended the event, which was graced by H.E. Damiano Francovigh, Ambassador of the Embassy of Italy, and Mr. Alberto Arcidiacono, Deputy Head of Mission.
The members were given an opportunity to interact with the Embassy officials, and with each other. A private High Tea had been arranged for the occasion, with generous spread of favourites typical of the formerly British, now Sri Lankan tradition in the atmospheric colonial surroundings.
- Date: Tuesday, 15 July 2025
- Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Venue: The Long Room, Mezzanine Level, Galle Face Hotel, Colombo
- Dress Code: Business Attire
- Participation Fee: LKR 5,000 (Inclusive of High Tea Private Buffet)
- Guests of Honour:
H.E. Damiano Francovigh - Ambassador of Italy (Patron of the Council)
Mr. Alberto Arcidiacono - Deputy Head of Mission
Members Day Gallery
Winning and Retaining Italian Tourists Apr 2025
A Development Workshop and Panel Discussion
- Date: Wednesday, 02 April 2025
- Platinum Sponsor and Official Venue Partner: Cinnamon Life City of Dreams, Colombo
- Location: Event on the 8th Floor, Dinner on the 9th Floor at Quizine Restaurant
- Time: Registration 5:30pm onwards. Event begins at 6.00pm sharp.
Our Panel
- Dr. Alberto Arcidiacono, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Italy in Sri Lanka Keynote
- Mr. Hashan Cooray, Director - Marketing and Development, Jetwing Hotels Moderator
- Mr. Buddhika Hewawasam, Chairman SLTDA and SLTPB, Country Representative IATA
- Mr. Nalin Jayasundera, Managing Director, Aitken Spence Travels, President SLAITO
- Mr. Miguel Cunat, Founder - the Pekoe Trail Organization
Investment
- LKR 12,500 (members of SLItBC, SLAITO, Skal International, THASL, Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, and PATA)
- LKR 13,500 (Non-members)
- LKR 3,000 (members without dinner)
- LKR 4,000 (non-members without dinner)
Workshop Gallery
Press Release
In a significant step toward strengthening bilateral ties in tourism, the Sri Lanka-Italy Business Council (SLItBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Italian Embassy for Sri Lanka and the Maldives, hosted a high-profile workshop on 02 April 2025, under the theme "Winning & Retaining Italian Tourists" held at the prestigious Cinnamon Life - City of Dreams in Colombo.
The event brought together tourism industry leaders, diplomatic representatives, and Italian travel experts.
The evening commenced with a keynote address by Mr. Alberto Arcidiacono, Deputy Head of Mission at the Italian Embassy. Mr. Arcidiacono highlighted the evolving preferences of Italian travelers the potential that Sri Lanka holds in offering unique experiences that resonate with the many demographics of the Italian market.