A celebration of Sri Lanka’s vibrant plant-based culinary heritage! Hosted by SLYCAN Trust and Meatless Monday Sri Lanka, Plant-Based Gastronomy: Culinary Heritage & Tourism in Sri Lanka brings together flavours, stories, and ideas that show how food can be both climate-friendly and deeply rooted in tradition. From local ingredients to global goals, the reception highlights how Sri Lanka’s traditional cuisine drives sustainability, entrepreneurship, and ethical tourism.
THE MAIN COURSE
5:30 - 6:00 PM
Arrival and registration
6:00 - 6:15 PM
Seating
6:15 - 6:20 PM
Welcome and Introduction to the event
6:20 - 6:30 PM
Introduction to the video screening
Video Screening: Plant-based Gastronomy - Culinary and Heritage tours in Sri Lanka
6:30 - 6:35 PM
Launch of “Compendium of Plant-Based Protein Sources in Sri Lanka”
6:35 - 7:35 PM
Panel Discussions & Q/A
Panel 1: Opportunities for entrepreneurship and economic development in plant-based food systems and culinary tourism
Ms. Sashika Kaluwahewa
Sustainability Manager, Jetwing Hotels
Mr. Dulara de Alwis
Founder, Nootz
Ms. Yasodhara Pathanjali
Panelist
Maxime Wickramasinghe
Director – Marketing & Business Development, Thema
Mr. Indika Sakalasooriya
Moderator
Panel 2: Facilitating a holistic transition towards ethical, sustainable, and climate-friendly food systems
Dr. Chinthaka Karalliyadda
Head of Dept, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University
Mr. Dennis Mombauer
Director: Research, SLYCAN Trust Global
Mr. Leel Randeni
Director, Climate Change Secretariat
Sabira Deen
Founder - Power Crunch Granola
Ms. Dulanga Withranage
Moderator
7:35 - 7:40 PM
Closing remarks
A TASTE OF THE PAST
Flashback: The 2024 Edition
Last year was a blast! We brought together experts and enthusiasts to celebrate innovation in plant-based food. The energy was electric!
Blast from the Past: The 2023 Kick-off
Our inaugural event set the stage for a new conversation in Sri Lanka's culinary scene. Here's a look back at where it all began.
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