Sri Lankan entrepreneurs shine at Forbes Summit Asia 2025

Among the participants were Sozo Beverages Founders Dushyantha and Gianee De Silva, Silver Aisle Founder Yanika Amarasekera-Siyaguna, Synapse AI Labs Founder Nikin Matharaarachchi, and Actor/Filmmaker Dinara Punchihewa.

Now in its sixth edition, the annual summit brought together hundreds of honorees from the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia lists (2016–2025) under the theme “Jumpstarting The Future.” 

The gathering featured panel discussions, cultural showcases, networking opportunities, and performances, celebrating innovation and leadership across Asia’s rapidly evolving business and creative landscapes.

The Sri Lankan alumni, representing industries spanning beverages, fashion retail, artificial intelligence, and entertainment, showcased how disruptive ideas can also serve socially conscious purposes. Their presence highlighted the growing role of Sri Lankan entrepreneurs and creatives on the Asian stage.