Inauguration of conference 2023 of AAT Sri Lanka was hosted on a highly relevant and sought-after theme “Beyond Numbers: Building purpose driven businesses to create value” as a hybrid event on 19th September 2023 at Hotel Galadari while a set of members participated virtually as well. Mr. Reyaz Mihular - Chairman of Sri Lanka Telecom, as the Chief Guest and Prof. Rangika Halwatura - Department of Civil Engineering at University of Moratuwa as the keynote speaker, inaugurated AAT Business Conference 2023.
The opening session was presided over by Dr.Sugeeth Patabendige - Senior Lecturer at University of Kelaniya, Mr.Sanjeewa Chulakumara - CEO/Director at Environs Lanka (Private) Limited delivered an inspiring lecture on circular business models and the importance of it towards a better future. The conversation is also joined by Mr. Emmanuel Susitha - General Manager of Star Garments Group.
The 2nd session, titled " Digital transformation " was chaired Dr. Nayana Dehigama - Chairman/ Managing Director at EPIC Technology Group. The presentation was made by Mr.Nalaka Umagiliya - COO of Group Information Technology, Senior Vice President John Keells Holdings PLC.
3rd session, which was held under the topic " Building Resilient Organizations” Mr. Channa Gunasekera - Group Chief Financial Officer at Wardena Venture Holdings (Pvt) Ltd chaired and Mr.Dhananath Fernando - Chief Executive Officer at Advocata conducted a wonderful presentation on Building insights on formulating strategies that go beyond policies and programs and learn how to create a positive work environment that elevates engagement, productivity, and attracts top talent. Mr. Kamal Geeganage - Chief Operating Officer at CBL Foods International (Pvt) ltd & Mr. Tesman A J Maloney - Founder Director/Chief Executive Officer at MI Synergy (Pvt) Limited also joined the discussion.
Final Session of the conference held under the topic “Entrepreneurial Mindset and Leadership “ was moderated by Dr. Chamara Bandara - Founder/Consulting Entrepreneur of Corporate Doctors (Pvt) Ltd eminent panel includes Mr.Heminda Jayaweera - Co-Founder, Thuru and Venture Frontier Lanka, Mr.Chaaminda Kumarasiri - Chairman/Principal Consultant, HCP Consulting, Dr. Dilesha Perera - Co-Founder/ Chairperson at La Vivente (Pvt.) Ltd, Dr.Sanath Divakara - General Secretary at Institute of Supply and Materials Management of Sri Lanka. According to the panel, as Sri Lankans, we must change our mindsets and thinking patterns so that the changes we make today will be investments for future generation.
In addition, Mr. Naleen De Silva - President of AAT Sri Lanka, Mr. Jagath Nandana Perera - Vice President, Mr. Indraka P. Liyanage - Secretary, Mr. Tishanga Kumarasinghe - CEO of AAT Sri Lanka, Past presidents of AAT governing council and the members of the governing council of AAT Sri Lanka has participated for this glamourous event.
