24/05/2026
RECONNECT WITH SLABA 2025
The Sri Lanka Apparel Brands Association (SLABA) successfully hosted "Reconnect with SLABA 2025" on 26th November 2025 at the iconic Port City – Sales Gallery, bringing together the heartbeat of Sri Lanka’s apparel industry for an unforgettable evening of connection, collaboration, and insight.
One night. One industry. One powerful connection.
From meaningful conversations to new partnerships, the room was filled with energy, ideas, and shared purpose to strengthen the future of the apparel sector.
We were honored to feature powerful knowledge-sharing sessions from our distinguished speakers:
✨Mr. Mayura Malagala - Engineering, AI & Data and Human Capital Consulting Leader – Deloitte India and Maldives, delivered an insightful session on “Influence of AI: Unlocking the Next Era of Sri Lankan Apparel”, offering practical perspectives on how AI is shaping the future of the industry.
✨Mr. Murthaza Jafferjee - Chairman of Advocata Institute, presented a thought-provoking session on “From Stability to Sustainability: Driving Growth Through Structural Transformation”, sparking meaningful discussion among participants.
✨Mr. Dhananath Fernando - CEO of Advocata Institute, together with Mr. Thevinda Piyadigama, shared valuable insights on “The Real Economy: What Every Apparel Entrepreneur Should Expect in the Next 3 Years”, helping members better understand the evolving economic landscape.
🌟 MAIN SPONSORS:
Compreli Consulting (Pvt) Ltd
Payze Payments (Pvt) Ltd
🤝 SUPPLIER PARTNERS:
Hero Zippers | Belta Lanka | Xplosa Corporation | Universal Labels | Fujilanka International | H & K Embroidery | MD Printers | Rally Packaging | Aramex Lanka | Print World Alpha | Print Asia Industries | Hela Accessories | Naturub Exports
🤝Special appreciation to our members who sponsored speaker gifts:
LCY | Kelly Felder | EKKO | Trendy | Jezza | Emerald | JiaModa
👏 Special recognition to our President Mr. Fazal M. Fausz and event Subcommittee Chairman Mr. Shahzad Salih, along with our dedicated subcommittee members, for their outstanding coordination and leadership behind the scenes.
Our sincere appreciation goes to everyone who contributed to making this event a success, including all member companies, sponsors and invitees who continue to be an integral part of this growing SLABA journey.
✨More than an event—it is a movement to strengthen, unite, and elevate the Sri Lankan apparel industry. 🇱🇰