Don’t Miss CIPM’s National HR Conference 2025

CIPM Sri Lanka is proud to present the National HR Conference 2025, the most anticipated human resources event in the country. Scheduled for June 2nd and 3rd at the prestigious Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, this year’s conference will be held under the timely theme “Empowering People for a Thriving Nation.” The event promises to explore groundbreaking strategies in transformative leadership and elevate the standards of workforce excellence in Sri Lanka and beyond.

The conference will feature inspiring keynote addresses by renowned global thought leaders. Andrew Bryant, founder of Self Leadership International and a world leading executive coach, will open the event with a compelling session on leading with confidence in an AI powered world. Joining him is Mimi Nicklin, internationally bestselling author and empathy advocate, who will deliver a masterclass on empathetic leadership and creating psychologically safe workplaces an increasingly vital skill in today’s business environment.

One of the main highlights of the conference is the panel discussion on “Transformative Leadership for a World-Class Workforce.” This powerful session will include Shashi Kandambi, General Manager/CEO of the National Savings Bank; Pradip Pandey, Managing Director of Coca Cola Beverages Sri Lanka; and Ravi Jayawardena, Group CEO of Maliban Group. These seasoned leaders bring a wealth of knowledge and experience across banking, FMCG, and strategic corporate leadership. The session will be moderated by Prof. Ajantha Dharmasiri, an esteemed academic and former president of CIPM Sri Lanka.

In addition to the main conference, participants can look forward to several exciting side events. The National HR Exhibition 2025 will showcase cutting edge innovations and best practices in HR, while The Great HR Debate 2025 will offer a lively platform for professionals to tackle key industry challenges through dynamic discussion. Another anticipated moment is the presentation of the CIPM Lifetime Gold Award, which honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the HR profession in Sri Lanka.

Backed by leading partners including LinkedIn, PickMe, BIPO, Layup, and Asiri Health, the conference is expected to draw over 1,000 participants from across the country, including HR professionals, business leaders, academics, and policymakers.

To be part of this transformative journey and shape the future of HR in Sri Lanka, visit the official conference website and register now: https://cipmnhrc.lk/2025/