The CIM Future Marketers’ Conference 2017 – Build Beyond Basics
Organized by the CIM Sri Lanka Student Committee
The Future Marketers’ Conference is the flagship event organized by the Student Committee of the Chartered Institute of Marketing Sri Lanka. This year’s conference is the 6th consecutive full day conference which will be held on 21 October 2017 at the Waters Edge Battaramulla, from 9.00am to 5.00pm. The theme this year ‘Build Beyond Basics’ focuses on encouraging and educating the budding entrepreneurs and marketers to transform their great ideas into successful ventures or leading enterprises. It is clearly evident that the current generation needs some inspiration and encouragement to build beyond a basic idea, thus the CIM Sri Lanka student committee has taken the initiative to fulfil the identified need with the support of local industry experts whilst providing a networking opportunity and highlighting the important role of marketing as a profession that drives business success.
This annual event will feature an influential and impressive line-up of speakers, speaking on five different topics. The speakers for the conference are; Mr. W. K. H. Wegapitiya, Founder and Executive Chairman of LAUGFS Holdings, Mr. Tony Weerasinghe, Founder of Millenium IT, eChanneling and Ustocktrade, Mr. Jeevan Gnanam, CEO of Anton, Founding Director of Providence BPO/ Founder Member of the Lanka Angel Network, Mrs. Varuni Amunugama Fernando, Founder of Triad Advertising and TV Channel Derana and Mr. Tharindu Ameresekere, CEO of TAC and Leopard Bees Design Agency. The eminent panel of speakers will provide insights on how to ‘Build Beyond Basics’ and share valuable information, personal experiences, business insights and new ideas with the conference participants.
As CIM members, we can all take pride in the fact that CIM Sri Lanka continues to play a pivotal role in highlighting the importance of marketing and always campaigned for greater recognition and excellence in the marketing profession in Sri Lanka, through education, training and professional development.
The tickets for the conference are priced at Rs.3,500 for CIM students and members and Rs.4,500 for non-CIM members. Save the date and we hope to see you at The Eagle, Waters Edge, on Saturday, 21 October 2017. Be inspired, take the first step, do it right the first time and write your own success story.