Lanka Exhibition & Conference Services

What Lanka Exhibition & Conference Services does

Lanka Exhibition & Conference Services (LECS) is a Sri Lanka-headquartered Professional Exhibition and Conference Organizer (PEO/PCO) founded in January 2003. The company operates a recurring portfolio of industry-specific trade exhibitions and conferences spanning food and agriculture (Pro Food/Pro Pack & AG-BIZ, in its 22nd edition), hospitality (Hotel Asia Maldives, 19th edition), ICT (Infotel, since 1992), construction (BUILD-EXPO Maldives, Construction Expo, INFRACON), apparel (AISEX), education (MIEWE), and bilateral trade promotion (Thailand Week, Thailand Maldives Business Matching). Its service modules extend beyond exhibition management to include conference and meeting services, press conference organization, special events, booth design and stall construction, and inbound travel through LECS Travels & Tours (launched 2012). The technology stack is web-based, comprising online registration systems, dedicated event websites, and in-house graphic design, web development, and database management capabilities.

LECS generates revenue through a professional services model combining exhibitor booth fees, sponsorship packages, delegate and conference registration fees, customized booth construction contracts, and inbound travel commissions. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company serves trade associations and industry bodies (FITIS, CIOB, SLAI, SLFPA, NCASL, CASA), government ministries and embassies (Sri Lanka Tea Board, High Commission of India, Thai Trade Center Chennai, EdCIL India), corporate clients, and exhibitor/visitor participants. Its go-to-market is event-driven, leveraging direct enterprise sales, three wholly-owned offices in Colombo, Malé (MECS, est. 2000), and Kochi (IECS, est. 2007) under the South Asia Exhibition Services (SAES) group umbrella, and over 8 contracted international sales agents. LECS has been recognized with Sri Lanka Tourism Awards for 4-5 consecutive years (2016-2019), was inducted into the Tourism Hall of Fame, and holds IAPCO and ICCA qualifications alongside memberships in SLCB, SLTB, Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, SLAPCEO, SLAITO, FCCISL, and AMCHAM.

Name

Lanka Exhibition & Conference Services

Legal name

Lanka Exhibition & Conference Services (Pvt) Ltd

Website

https://saexhibitions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LECS is a Sri Lanka-based Professional Exhibition and Conference Organizer (PEO/PCO) running recurring trade exhibitions across food, hospitality, ICT, construction, education, and apparel for trade associations, government bodies, and corporate clients in Sri Lanka, Maldives, and India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Management Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising (541850)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services (THAHACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA), Virtual/Hybrid Conference Production & Platform Management (THAHACAM), Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM), Venue Sourcing & Contract Negotiation Specialists (THAHACAH)

Keywords

• Exhibition management services
• Conference organization services
• MICE event management
• Trade fair management
• Booth design construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Colombo

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Exhibition Organization Services: Professional Exhibition Organizer (PEO) services including budget planning, venue negotiation, marketing, public relations, sponsorship recruitment, exhibition sales and management, database management, printed materials, registration services, supplier management, and on-site management. Revenue generated through exhibitor fees, booth sales, sponsorship packages, and registration fees.
2. Conference & Meeting Services: Conference management services including delegate registration management, onsite logistics, secretarial services, promotion/marketing activities, budgeting & finance, printing & production, website development, and technical assistance. Revenue from conference fees, delegate registration, and organizational contracts.
3. Booth Designing & Stall Construction: Booth design, consultation, project management, exhibition graphics, and exhibition build services for trade shows and exhibitions.
4. Travel & Tours Services: LECS Travels & Tours operates as an inbound tour operator handling tailor-made tour packages, sports & adventure tours, Ayurvedic programmes, incentive tours, conference pre/post tours, hotel bookings, transport arrangements, and airline reservations. Revenue from tour packages and travel arrangements.
5. Press Conference Services: Press conference organization including venue booking, press invitation, press release translation and publishing, registration, and media kit preparation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LECS is a Professional Exhibition and Conference Organizer (PEO/PCO) that plans, markets, and executes trade exhibitions, conferences, press conferences, special events, booth design and construction, and inbound travel services for corporate, association, and government clients across Sri Lanka, Maldives, and India. The company operates both its own branded exhibition portfolio (e.g., Pro Food/Pro Pack, Hotel Asia, Infotel, Jaffna International Trade Fair) and provides customized MICE services on a contract basis.

Product overview

Lanka Exhibition & Conference Services (LECS) is a Professional Exhibition and Conference Organizer (PEO/PCO) providing a comprehensive MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) service portfolio. The company operates a multi-product exhibition portfolio including flagship events like Pro Food/Pro Pack & AG-BIZ (food & packaging), Hotel Asia (hospitality), Infotel (ICT), Jaffna International Trade Fair, Thailand Week, BUILD-EXPO, INFRACON, and MIEWE. These core exhibition products are complemented by service modules covering Exhibition Services (budget planning, venue management, marketing, registration), Conference Services (delegate management, logistics, technical support), Press Conference Services, Special Events management, Booth Designing Services, and LECS Travels & Tours (inbound travel operations). The company also manages subsidiary operations in Maldives (MECS) and India (IECS) under the South Asia Exhibition Services group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LECS Travels: Inbound tour operator division launched in 2012 to handle travel and tourism services for MICE clients visiting Sri Lanka.

Products and services

• Pro Food / Pro Pack & AG-BIZ Exhibition

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Savor International Ltd.majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2026Savor International Ltd. co-presents BuildMat Sri Lanka 2026 with LECS, focusing on sustainable construction materials and technologies.
• India Exhibition & Conference Services (IECS)coreOthers · 1 January 2007IECS was established in 2007 as the India operations arm of South Asia Exhibition Services. Handles exhibition and conference services in the Indian market.
• Maldives Exhibition & Conference Services (MECS)coreOthers · 1 January 2003MECS is a subsidiary/arm of South Asia Exhibition Services established in Maldives since 2000. MECS organizes the Hotel Asia Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge and has built an extensive network in the Maldivian business, professional, academic, and hospitality community.
• Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003LECS is registered with the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau under the Ministry of Tourism, providing official recognition and support for conference organization activities in Sri Lanka.
• Sri Lanka Tourist Board (SLTB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003LECS is a member of the Sri Lanka Tourist Board, supporting MICE tourism development in Sri Lanka.
• Ceylon Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003LECS is the only Professional Exhibition Organizer (PEO) registered with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, providing credibility and networking access.
• Sri Lanka Association of Professional Conference & Exhibition Organizers (SLAPCEO)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003LECS is a member of SLAPCEO, the industry association for professional conference and exhibition organizers in Sri Lanka.
• Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003LECS is a member of SLAITO, supporting inbound tourism and MICE services.
• International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003LECS has ICCA trained and qualified staff, providing access to international conference organization standards and network.
• International Association of Professional Congress Organizers (IAPCO)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003LECS has IAPCO trained and qualified staff, ensuring international standards in congress organization.
• Federation Chamber of Commerce & Industries of Sri Lanka (FCCISL)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003LECS is a member of FCCISL, providing access to the broader chamber network.
• American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (AMCHAM)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003LECS is a member of AMCHAM, supporting connections with US business interests in Sri Lanka.
• Sri Lanka Maldives Bilateral Business CouncilminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2003LECS is a member, supporting cross-border business connections between Sri Lanka and Maldives.
• Sri Lanka China Business CouncilminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2003LECS is a member, supporting trade connections between Sri Lanka and China.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• TCEB (Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau): Thai national bureau promoting MICE in Thailand; LECS's Hotel Asia and Thailand Week shows demonstrate cross-border MICE programme execution. TCEB is a comparable government MICE bureau and a partner counterpart for Thai trade-themed exhibitions that LECS organises.
• Singapore Tourism Board (STB) / Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau: Government bureau promoting Singapore as a MICE destination, working with regional PCOs and PEOs. Relevant adjacent ecosystem peer in the South / Southeast Asia MICE industry — analogous role to Sri Lanka Convention Bureau which LECS works with.

Broad incumbents

• RX Global (Reed Exhibitions): World's largest trade show organiser running flagship shows across food & hospitality, travel, and infrastructure verticals. Highly comparable as a global PCO/PEO peer; RX's emerging-market expansion strategy directly intersects with LECS's core verticals and South Asia footprint.
• Messe Frankfurt: German-headquartered global trade fair organiser with strong verticals in textiles/garments, consumer goods, building technologies, and automotive — many of which overlap with LECS's AISEX, INFRACON and Build-Expo events. Represents the same global consolidator competitive dynamic.
• Koelnmesse: Global trade fair organiser with dedicated food, hospitality, and construction vertical events. Comparable as a large incumbent competitor targeting the same international association business that LECS courts in South Asia.
• Informa Markets: Global trade exhibition and conference organiser operating dozens of large B2B trade shows across verticals including food, hospitality, ICT, and construction. Directly comparable as a PCO/PEO with significantly broader geographic scale, competing with LECS for international association mandates coming into the South Asia region.
• Constellar Exhibitions: Asia-Pacific event organiser and venue operator running trade shows across lifestyle, food, hospitality, and infrastructure verticals. Comparable as a regional broad incumbent with show IP that overlaps LECS's verticals, operating across Asia.

Direct peers

• Montgomery Events Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka-based trade fair and conference organiser focused on domestic B2B exhibitions. Comparable as a direct local PEO peer competing for Sri Lankan association and corporate event mandates.
• Expomatrix Events (Sri Lanka): Sri Lankan boutique exhibition organiser running B2B trade fairs domestically — the closest pure direct Sri Lanka PEO peer to LECS, competing for the same association/event mandates in-market.

Regional players

• ITPO India (India Trade Promotion Organisation): Indian government agency operating India's flagship trade fair infrastructure (Pragati Maidan, ITPO) including India International Trade Fair and India SoftWare export exhibitions. Comparable as a regional incumbent B2B exhibition organiser whose India footprint sits alongside LECS's IECS subsidiary in Kochi.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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