49^th ADFIAP

ANNUAL MEETINGS

Partnerships for Prosperity: Unlocking Regional Potential

Date:

September 23-25, 2026

(formerly May 20-22, 2026)

Venue:

Cinnamon Life Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka

About the event

The 49th ADFIAP Annual Meetings is a flagship gathering that will convene over 300 development finance leaders, policymakers, practitioners, and industry experts from 45 countries. Hosted by DFCC Bank PLC, a founding and charter member of ADFIAP, the event which will take place on 23-25 September 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, offers a timely platform to deepen collaboration, strengthen partnerships, and translate our shared commitment into meaningful collective action.

Event Host

DFCC Bank PLC

Since 1955, DFCC Bank has been at the centre of Sri Lanka’s economic transformation. Established as the country’s first development finance institution under an Act of Parliament, in collaboration with the World Bank and the Government of Sri Lanka, DFCC Bank was created to empower entrepreneurs, finance industries, and fuel a young nation’s growth.

Over seven decades, that mission has evolved – from building industries to enabling communities, and from funding infrastructure to financing sustainability. Today, DFCC Bank stands as one of Sri Lanka’s most respected financial institutions, combining the strength of development finance with the dynamism of a full-service commercial bank.

Message from the Chairman

H.E. Dr. Kao Thach
ADFIAP Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Agricultural & Rural Development Bank/Cambodia

Dear Esteemed ADFIAP Members and Partners,

It is with great pleasure that I invite you to participate in the 49th ADFIAP Annual Meetings, graciously hosted by DFCC Bank in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from September 23-25, 2026.

This year’s Annual Meeting will convene under the timely and forward-looking theme: “Partnerships for Prosperity: Unlocking Regional Potential.”

In an era of deepening economic interdependence, evolving development finance architectures, and rising demands for sustainable and inclusive growth, this theme underscores the strategic imperative of stronger partnerships among development finance institutions, governments, multilateral organizations, and the private sector. By strengthening regional cooperation and coordinating financial interventions, we can mobilize resources more effectively, mitigate systemic risks, and catalyze long-term development outcomes across Asia and the Pacific.

The 49th ADFIAP Annual Meetings will serve as a premier platform for policy dialogue, knowledge exchange, and strategic collaboration. Discussions will focus on emerging regional priorities, innovative financing mechanisms, climate-smart solutions, and practical frameworks to strengthen institutional synergies and operational effectiveness. Beyond deliberations, the meeting will also offer structured opportunities for networking and advancing cross-border partnerships.

We are confident that Sri Lanka, supported by DFCC Bank’s longstanding expertise and leadership in development finance, will provide a conducive environment for substantive engagement and constructive dialogue among ADFIAP members and stakeholders.

I warmly encourage all members to join us in Colombo and help shape a more connected, resilient, and prosperous region.

We look forward to your valued participation and to welcoming you to Sri Lanka.

Yours sincerely,

H.E. Dr. Kao Thach
ADFIAP Chairman
CEO, Agricultural & Rural Development Bank/Cambodia

Message From the Host

Mr. Thimal Perera
Chief Executive Officer
DFCC Bank PLC/ Sri Lanka

On behalf of DFCC Bank PLC and the people of Sri Lanka, it is my great pleasure to warmly welcome the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP) to Colombo for its 49th ADFIAP Annual Meetings, to be held from 23-25 September 2026.

As a founding and Charter Member of ADFIAP since 1976, DFCC Bank is deeply honored to host this prestigious gathering of over 300 development finance leaders, policymakers, and professionals from across 45 countries. For nearly five decades, ADFIAP has been at the forefront of promoting sustainable development, financial inclusion, and regional cooperation. This conference offers a timely platform to deepen collaboration, strengthen partnerships, and translate shared commitments into collective action.

Guided by the theme “Partnerships for Prosperity: Unlocking Regional Potential,” the conference will serve as a catalyst for bold ideas and collective action across the region. It will explore how Sri Lanka’s financial journey offers lessons in resilience and renewal, while examining the power of public-private collaboration to drive sustainable growth.

Deliberations will also focus on deepening regional integration to build resilient economies, mobilizing finance for climate action and sustainability transition. Harnessing digital innovation to enable inclusive SME growth, and forging partnerships that advance social inclusion and equity, which would support shaping a more sustainable and prosperous future for the Asia-Pacific.

Sri Lanka is honoured to host this important forum at a moment of renewal and forward momentum. Beyond meaningful dialogue and collaboration, we invite our distinguished delegates to experience the island’s unique charm-from its golden beaches and misty hill country, visits to team plantations, to its rich cultural heritage, warm hospitality, and vibrant city life. Colombo, at the crossroads of history and modernity, offers an inspiring backdrop for dialogue, connection, and reflection.

We look forward to welcoming you to Sri Lanka and to delivering a conference experience that is intellectually enriching, culturally engaging, and truly memorable.