SLASSCOM People Summit 2025, the premier HR event in Sri Lanka, is set to take place on February 7 at the Cinnamon Grand Oak Room, bringing together HR professionals, industry leaders, and C-suite executives for a day filled with transformative discussions, expert insights, and interactive breakout sessions.
Organized by the Sri Lanka Association of Software and Service Companies (SLASSCOM), this year’s theme “Engage, Empower, Elevate, The New Playbook” emphasizes the need for fresh approaches to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape shaped by technological advancements, shifting workforce dynamics, and global challenges and offers cutting-edge insights from industry leaders, on staying ahead of evolving HR trends and challenges.
Renowned speakers and industry pioneers are set to take the stage, sharing their insights at the summit. Among the highlights Mahela Jayawardene, former captain of the Sri Lanka cricket team, will deliver a keynote on “Leadership in Transformation,” emphasizing the role of transformative leadership in building resilient and high-performing teams. Dian Gomes, Honorary Consul of Georgia and former Chairman of Hela Clothing will discuss “The People-Centered Revolution,” showcasing the importance of trust, inclusion, and engagement in creating future-ready organizations. Satyajith M, CTO of Hexaware Technologies, will delve into the impact of technological advancements and evolving workforce expectations, urging organizations to embrace change for innovation and productivity. Cathie Hall, Chief Customer Officer at IFS, will focus on empowering employees to drive change and adopt agile practices. Azeem Saheer, Vice President at ICF Colombo Chapter, will highlight how active listening builds trust and enhances problem-solving in his session “Listening to Understand.” Ramindu Randeni, Leadership & Business Coach, will address challenges in global expansion, emphasizing cultural intelligence and innovative strategies.
One of the key highlights of the event will be the Panel Discussion “Bridging Strategy and Reality – Blueprint to Breakthrough.” This session will delve into aligning vision with execution through clear communication of strategy and linking it to operational goals. It will emphasize the importance of establishing accountability and ownership, maintaining flexibility and agility, and building a culture of execution. Featuring Sumudu Gunawardhana, CIO of Commercial Bank of Ceylon, Dilrukshi Kurukulasuriya, Executive Director and Chief HR Officer at Diesel and Motor Engineering PLC, and Ravi Jayasekera, Acting CEO and Chief People Officer of Hemas Holdings PLC, this engaging discussion will offer invaluable insights into translating leadership vision into tangible results.
In addition, Fireside Chat and Breakout Sessions will inspire participants to drive organizational growth. These sessions are designed to foster authentic connections between employees and organizations, emphasize the importance of employee engagement, employee wellbeing, and collaboration, and provide strategies to inspire continuous growth and high performance within teams.
The summit is made possible through the generous support of sponsors, including Hexaware Technologies- Platinum Sponsor, IFS – Gold Sponsor, and Port City as Strategic Partner.
