Back
1. Sri Lanka Innovation X-Change
Nov 26, 2026, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT+1
at Lexis, CIC Berlin, Lohmühlenstraße 65

Organised as part of the official AsiaBerlin Summit Week 2026, the Sri Lanka Innovation X-Change is a satellite event hosted by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in partnership with Venture Café Berlin and the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Germany. 
Building on Sri Lanka's Island of Ingenuity national technology brand, the event brings Sri Lankan innovators together with European business, market and innovation ecosystems. Moving beyond a traditional country or startup showcase, the X-Change creates a platform to exchange perspectives, build connections and explore how ideas, markets and partnerships can come together to create international opportunities. The programme moves from context → innovation → exchange → connection, followed by networking and direct engagement with the participating startups.

5:00 - 5:30 PM Registration

 

Formal Programme

5:30 - 5:35 PM Curtain Raiser - Island of Ingenuity Sri Lanka's innovation story - from a long tradition of ingenuity to today's technology innovators

5:35 - 5:45 PM
Official Welcome & Opening 

Indumini Kodikara - Director, Export Services, Sri Lanka Export Development Board

 

5:45 - 6:00 PM European Perspective – Innovation Across Borders: New Opportunities for Europe and Asia
Tobias Pierlings - Head of Division, External Economic Policy: South/Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand, German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (TBC)

 

6:00 - 6:10 PM 10 × Innovation = 10 Startups. 10 Innovations. One X-Change.

10 Sri Lankan technology startups - rapid introduction to the innovations and connections represented by the delegation:

  • CapRaise – FinTech platform making SMEs investment & loan-ready with Al.
  • LTD Enonte Innovation Labs (Pvt) Ltd delivering Al products like Nexvanta, Al solutions & IT infrastructure services to automate work & secure mission-critical systems.
  • Neuralgap Pvt Ltd – Computational biophysics startup behind Bioforager, an Al platform helping biotech & pharma companies discover, profile and optimize Al-driven drugs and gene therapies.
  • Parallax Technologies (Pvt) Ltd – Sri Lankan software firm behind Curfox, Al-driven delivery management platform powering 45% of Sri Lanka's COD logistics and 25M+ orders for 30,000+ sellers.
  • ExcelTech Consulting (Pvt) Ltd – Sri Lankan MedTech & SportsTech innovator developing wearable devices, medical electronics & Al sensing solutions including DiabSense & SwingFlux.
  • Treinetic (Pvt) Ltd is a software product engineering and technology solutions company with over a decade of experience in designing, developing, and scaling secure, high-performance digital platforms.
  • Sanota PVT LTD is a Sri Lankan engineering & tech solutions provider specializing in industrial automation, loT monitoring, custom machinery, and enterprise software development.
  • Enhanzer, trusted by 100+ enterprises with 20+ national awards, drives digital transformation with eZuite-our Al-native Cloud ERP built for scalable growth.
  • Sisenco Digital Pvt Ltd – Sri Lankan tech leader specializing in Al, SaaS, web/mobile development, and process automation. Empowering global enterprises with cost-effective, scalable innovation.
  • Syntax Genie (Pvt) Ltd, intelligent infrastructure for energy transition and modern healthcare, delivers Al energy management, smart SCADA systems, and healthcare platforms from Sri Lanka.

 

6:10 - 6:30 PM X-Change Conversation (Panel Discussion) Ideas × Markets × Partnerships
What turns innovation into international opportunity?

 

A moderated exchange exploring how innovation becomes relevant across markets, how innovators build visibility and trust internationally, and what creates meaningful partnerships between innovators, businesses, markets and
innovation ecosystems.
Panelists:
• Stefan Schütze Tobar - Import Promotion Desk (IPD), Germany
• Tobias Loitsch – Head of International Market Entry. Europe and Asia,
NeoMarketWays
• Dr Rainer Seider - President/Chairman, Asia Berlin Forum
• Manori Unambuwe - AsiaBerlin Ambassador
Moderator: Ewa Geresz, Director - Venture Café Berlin

 

6:30 - 8:00 PM The X-Change Connections

Networking Session - Meet the Sri Lankan startups, experience their innovations and connect directly with founders, speakers, business leaders and innovation ecosystem participants.



Featuring

profile image
Ewa Geresz
Interim Director
Venture Café Berlin
profile image
Rainer Seider
President Asia Berlin Forum
As the President of the Asia Berlin Forum e.V. with 30 years of experience in international cooperation on behalf of the Berlin Government I build bridges between people and startup ecosystems between Berlin and the world with a specific expertise in startups and diversity and an international network built over decades. As a consultant, I now offer my insider knowledge of politics, and business.
profile image
Stefan Schütze Tobar
Expert Sourcing + Markets / Sector Lead Digital Products & Services
Import Promotion Desk (IPD), Germany
profile image
Manori Unambuwe
CEO
With 25 years of holding senior leadership roles in the technology industry, I have gained deep knowledge, skills and competencies, especially in Sales and Marketing across many geographies. Having worked with global tech giants such as IBM, Oracle and SAP, I have built a deep understanding of marketing and sales processes, in successfully driving revenue growth. Stepping outside my comfort zone, I took up the challenge when called upon, to represent my country Sri Lanka, as its\' Ambassador to Germany, Switzerland and Croatia in 2020 in the midst of Covid-19! It extended my experience and knowledge in the diplomacy and international relations and provided opportunity to leverage my corporate experience to enhance economic diplomacy and increase bilateral trade and building bridges. My core competencies include marketing, sales, communications and new business development, with a special love for building brands. I have deep insights and knowledge of digital technologies and its transformative power in driving economic value to organisations and governments. In a world where every aspect of our lives are deeply integrated to technology, I enjoy keep abreast of the exponentially evolving innovations with micro learnings and reading daily. I strongly believe in pursuing my passions and living a life of purpose. Today, it has has led me to work on multiple innovations with IronOne Technologies, in building digital solutions for the global market. I also enjoy supporting startups to create a unique differentiation in developing their strategic go-to-market and communications plans for international markets.
profile image
Indumini Kodikara
Director, Export Services
Sri Lanka Export Development Board
profile image
Tobias Loitsch
Head of International Market Entry. Europe and Asia.
NeoMarketWays