Intex-InMac Sri Lanka 2026 Concludes with Stronger Global Textile Sourcing and Technology Connections
Three-Day Exhibition Attracted 7,889 Trade Visitors from 18+ Countries and Regions
Intex Sri Lanka 2026, South Asia’s Premier International Textile Sourcing Platform, and InMac Sri Lanka 2026, The Strategic International Garment Machinery & Smart Manufacturing Show, concluded successfully at BMICH, Colombo.
The combined three-day exhibition featured 276 exhibitors across 440 booths from 14+ exhibiting countries and regions and welcomed 7,889 trade visitors from 18+ countries and regions. The event recorded a stronger visitor response and greater footfall compared with the previous edition.
Opening Ceremony Brings Together Government and Industry Representatives
The Opening Ceremony of Intex–InMac Sri Lanka 2026 was inaugurated by Chief Guest Hon. Sunil Handunnetti, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Government of Sri Lanka.
The ceremony was attended by Mr. Mangala Wijesinghe, Chairman and Chief Executive, EDB; Mr. Yasas Hewage, Chairman, IDB; Mr. Felix Fernando, Chairman, JAAF; Mr. Yohan Lawrence, Secretary General, JAAF; Mr. Fazal M. Fausz, Chairman, SLABA; Mr. Husni Salieh, Chairman, FAAMA; Mr. Dhammika Fernando, Chairman, FTZMA; Mr. Fiki Oktanio, Deputy Ambassador and Minister Counsellor (Economic Section), Embassy of Indonesia in Colombo; Mr. Olivier Praz, Deputy Head of Mission (Deputy Ambassador), Embassy of Switzerland to Sri Lanka; Mr. Tang Rui, Economic & Commercial Counsellor, Embassy of China to Sri Lanka; Mr. Indika Salgado, President, SLCBCC; Mr. Rajesh Satam, Joint Director, TEXPROCIL; Mrs. Prachi Bhogle, Assistant Director, MATEXIL; Mr. Bharatkumar M. Chhajer, Export Panel Convenor & Past Chairman, PDEXCIL; and Mr. Akshay H. Shah, Assistant Director, FIEO, along with other senior government officials, diplomats, industry leaders, trade associations and international trade representatives.
The opening ceremony was followed by a VIP tour of both Intex and InMac.
Incredible Textiles of India Pavilion Highlights Indian Participation
The Incredible Textiles of India Pavilion was inaugurated by H.E. Santosh Jha, High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, in the presence of Indian councils TEXPROCIL, MATEXIL, PDEXCIL and FIEO, along with other Indian textile companies.
The pavilion highlighted India’s participation at the exhibition and brought Indian textile companies and industry organisations together at the event.
International Suppliers Connect with Sri Lankan Textile Industry
Intex-InMac brought together international suppliers from India, China, Sri Lanka, Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, Netherlands, Australia, Germany, Korea, USA, Thailand and other key markets.
These exhibitors connected with garment manufacturers, exporters, sourcing professionals, technical and engineering teams, buyers and other industry stakeholders from Sri Lanka and beyond.
India-Sri Lanka Textile Trade Forum 2026
A key initiative during the event was the India - Sri Lanka Textile Trade Forum 2026, jointly organised with the High Commission of India to Sri Lanka.
The forum brought together Indian and Sri Lankan manufacturers, suppliers, industry representatives and trade stakeholders for focused business discussions.
The discussions provided opportunities to explore bilateral sourcing, strengthen supplier-buyer relationships, identify new areas of cooperation and develop stronger connections between the textile and apparel ecosystems of India and Sri Lanka.
Interactive Business Forum Addresses Industry Developments
Knowledge exchange and industry dialogue formed an important part of Intex-InMac Sri Lanka 2026 through the Interactive Business Forum (IBF).
During the seminar sessions, industry experts, manufacturers, sustainability leaders, technology professionals and business representatives discussed issues influencing the textile and apparel industry. Topics included green regulations and circularity, digital transformation, AI, automation, supply chain innovation and smart manufacturing.
The sessions provided a platform for practical discussions and knowledge exchange beyond the exhibition floor.
Strong Visitor Response
The response from trade visitors across the three-day exhibition reflected demand for international sourcing and technological solutions, alongside the industry’s focus on innovation, diversification and competitiveness.
Intex-InMac Sri Lanka 2026 brought together the global textile and technology community with Sri Lanka through sourcing, business connections, knowledge exchange and international collaboration.