Sri Lanka
Human Capital
Summit 2024
Towards a Future-Ready Workforce.
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At Temple Trees From 9.00 AM to 07.30 PM
Sri Lanka
Human Capital
Summit 2024
Towards a Future-Ready Workforce.
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Join us at the Sri Lanka Human Capital Summit 2024 to shape the future of our nation’s workforce and economy.
Sri Lanka is poised for growth. But to unlock our full economic potential, we need to invest in our most valuable resource: human capital. The challenge is clear: talent drain threatens to impede our economic growth. The Sri Lanka Human Capital Summit 2024 tackles this challenge head-on. Under the theme "Unlocking Sri Lanka's economic potential by building a future-ready Global talent pool," the summit convenes key stakeholders – government officials, business leaders, educators, and industry experts – to explore strategies for developing a skilled and adaptable workforce. The summit will Delve into critical areas like Public Sector Capacity, Information Technology, Tourism, Financial Services, and Startups. Gain insights from renowned speakers, participate in interactive panel discussions, and collaborate on building a future-filled with Sri Lankan talent and innovation.
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VISION
Unlocking Sri Lanka's economic potential by building a future-ready Global talent pool
The summit aspires to propel Sri Lanka from a lower-middle income economy to a developed nation through strategic investments in human capital. By nurturing talent, promoting innovation, and ensuring inclusivity, the vision is to transform Sri Lanka into a competitive player on the global stage.
Objectives
Increase the Talent Pipeline: Focus on STEM education, skills alignment with industry needs, digitalization, diversity, and inclusion to enhance Sri Lanka’s workforce participation.
Capability Development: Emphasize competency building in communication, digital skills, critical thinking, and adaptability through industry-academia collaboration and upskilling initiatives.
Talent Retention Strategies: Address competitive compensation, quality of life improvements, professional growth opportunities, attract global companies, support startups, strategic tax policies, and vibrant research landscapes.
VISION
Unlocking Sri Lanka's economic potential by building a future-ready Global talent pool
The summit aspires to propel Sri Lanka from a lower-middle income economy to a developed nation through strategic investments in human capital. By nurturing talent, promoting innovation, and ensuring inclusivity, the vision is to transform Sri Lanka into a competitive player on the global stage.
Objectives
Increase the Talent Pipeline: Focus on STEM education, skills alignment with industry needs, digitalization, diversity, and inclusion to enhance Sri Lanka’s workforce participation.
Capability Development: Emphasize competency building in communication, digital skills, critical thinking, and adaptability through industry-academia collaboration and upskilling initiatives.
Talent Retention Strategies: Address competitive compensation, quality of life improvements, professional growth opportunities, attract global companies, support startups, strategic tax policies, and vibrant research landscapes.
Guest
Speakers
Scheduled to be appeared at
At Temple Trees From 9.00 AM to 07.30 PM
Hon. Ranil
Wickremesinghe
President of Sri Lanka
Hon. Dinesh
Gunawardena
Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
Hon. Scott
Morrison
Former Prime Minister of Australia
Hon. Mohamed
Nasheed
Former President of the Maldives
Johnny C. Taylor Jr.
Minister of Higher Education of Malaysia
Ron Kaufman
Founder & CEO Uplifting Service
Dr. Zambry Abdul Kadir
Minister of Higher Education of Malaysia
Roberta Malee Bassett
Global Lead for Tertiary Education & Senior Education Specialist World Bank
Rajesh Nambiar
Chairman NASSCOM
Rajesh Nambiar
Chairman NASSCOM
Deepak Bagla
Former Managing Director & CEO Invest India
Hans
Wijayasuriya
Group Executive Director & CEO - Dialog
Rahul Singh
President of Financial Services and Digital Process Operations, HCLTech
Neil Salmon
CEO of Ansell
Romal Shetty
Chief Executive Officer of Deloitte South Asia
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Agenda
18 JULY 2024
At Temple Trees From 9.00 AM to 07.30 PM
1
Inauguration
Session
2
Technical
Session
3
Sectorial
session
4
Leadership
Session
8:30 AM
8:30 AM
Welcoming of guest
01
9:15 AM
9:15 AM
Sponsor videos
02
9:30 AM
9:30 AM
Welcome by comperer
Followed by the national anthem and curtain-raiser video
03
9:40 AM
9:40 AM
Setting the context
Speakers : Conference Chair
04
9:45 AM
9:45 AM
Video pre recorded
Speakers : Johnny C taylor Jr (SHRM president )
05
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
Video pre recorded
Speakers : Ajay Banga (world bank president )
06
10:05 AM
10:05 AM
Guest of Honor
Speakers : Abang Haji Openg.(Premier of Sarawak)
07
10:20 AM
10:20 AM
Guest of Honor
Speakers : Scott Morrison (Former Prime Minister of Australia)
08
10:35 AM
10:35 AM
HE the President's speech
Speakers : Scott Morrison (Former Prime Minister of Australia)
09
10:50 AM
10:50 AM
Break/Tea
10
11:05 AM
11:05 AM
Presentation
Speakers : Ron Kaufman
11
11:10 AM
11:10 AM
Address by the Minister
Speakers : Dr.Zambry (Minister of Higher Education)
12
11:25 AM
11:25 AM
Overview
on human capital challenges on retention and capacity building/
development
Speakers : Roberta Basset (Global Lead for Tertiary Education)
13
Pillar 1 : Tourism
From 11.40 AM to 12.40 PM
From 11.40 AM to 12.40 PM
11:40 AM
11:40 AM
Tourism
1.Global perspective on why it's important to develop the human capital of Tourism to drive economic growth .
2.What are the high level challenges faced when developing HC in the Tourism sector.
Speaker(s) : TBD
14
11:55 AM
11:55 AM
Panel head /Moderator
setting the context & introduction of panelist
Speaker(s) : Mr.Sanjeev Gardiner
15
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
Panel discussion
Pillar head to moderate on:
1. How to increase the talent pipeline
2. Capability development, to build a skill-ready, Global human capital pool
3. What are the talent retention strategies to stem the talent drain
Speaker(s) : Mr.Sanjeev Gardiner
16
Pillar 2 : Information Technology
From 12.40 PM to 1.55 PM
From 12.40 PM to 1.55 PM
12:40 PM
12:40 PM
Presentation on visa schemes
Speaker(s) : Rory McDaid ( Henley & partners )
17
12:50 PM
12:50 PM
1.Global perspective on why it's important to develop the global human capital of IT to drive economic growth .
2.What are the high level challenges faced when developing HC in the IT sector.
Speaker(s) : Mr.Rahul singh (Global COO of HCLTech), Mr.Rajesh Nambiar (NASSCOM Chairman)
18
1:05 PM
1:05 PM
Panel head /Moderator
Setting the context & introduction of panelist
Speaker(s) : Mr.Jehan Perinpanayagam
19
1:10 PM
1:10 PM
Panel discussion
Pillar head to moderate on:
1. How to increase the talent pipeline
2. Capability development, to build a skill-ready, Global human capital pool
3. What are the talent retention strategies to stem the talent drain
Speaker(s) : Mr.Rajesh Nambiar (NASSCOM Chairman), Mr.Jehan Perinpanayagam
20
1:55 PM
1:55 PM
LUNCH
21
Pillar 3 : Finance services
From 2.40 PM to 3.40 PM
From 2.40 PM to 3.40 PM
2:40 PM
2:40 PM
Finance services
1.Global perspective on why it's important to develop the human capital of the financial sector to drive economic growth .
2.What are the high level challenges faced when developing HC in the Finacial sector .
Speaker(s) : Deutsche Bank
22
2:50 PM
2:50 PM
Panel head /Moderator
setting the context & introduction of panelist
Speaker(s) : Mr. Jonathan Alles
23
2:55 PM
2:55 PM
Panel discussion
Pillar head to moderate on:
1. How to increase the talent pipeline
2. Capability development, to build a skill-ready, Global human capital pool
3. What are the talent retention strategies to stem the talent drain
Speaker(s) : Deutsche Bank, Mr. Jonathan Alles
24
Pillar 4 : Startups
From 3.40 PM to 4.40 PM
From 3.40 PM to 4.40 PM
3:40 PM
3:40 PM
Startups
1.Global perspective on why it's important to develop the human capital of Startups to drive economic growth .
2.What are the high level challenges faced when developing HC in the Startups pillar
Speaker(s) : Deepak Bagla
25
3:50 PM
3:50 PM
Panel head /Moderator
setting the context & introduction of panelist
Speaker(s) : Mr.Jeevan Gnanam
26
3:55 PM
3:55 PM
Panel discussion
Pillar head to moderate on:
1. How to increase the talent pipeline
2. Capability development, to build a skill-ready, Global human capital pool
3. What are the talent retention strategies to stem the talent drain
Speaker(s) : Deepak Bagla, Mr.Jeevan Gnanam
27
Pillar 5 : Public Sector Capacity
From 4.40 PM to 5.40 PM
From 4.40 PM to 5.40 PM
4:40 PM
4:40 PM
Public Sector Capacity
1.Global perspective on why it's important to develop the human capital of the public sector too drive economic growth .
2.What are the high level challenges faced when developing HC in the
Speaker(s) : NSN Murthy - Partner, Government Consulting Leader - Deloitte South Asia , Dr Harsha, Timothy Yap - Mckinsay
28
5:10PM
5:10 PM
Panel head /Moderator
setting the context & introduction of panelist
Speaker(s) : Sujeewa mudalige
29
5:15 PM
5:15 PM
Panel discussion
Pillar head to moderate on:
1. How to increase the talent pipeline
2. Capability development, to build a skill-ready, Global human capital pool
3. What are the talent retention strategies to stem the talent drain
Speaker(s) : NSN Murthy - Partner, Government Consulting Leader - Deloitte South Asia , Dr Harsha, Timothy Yap - Mckinsay, Sujeewa mudalige
30
5:40 PM -
6:00 PM
5:40 PM -
6:00 PM
Break
31
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
Brainstorm Session
Brainstorming on the key discussion points from each pillar and panel feedback
Moderator - Mr.Dinesh Weerakkody
32
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Closing remarks/Report & Vote of Thanks
Speaker(s) : Deloitte & AHRP President - Roshan Kulasuriya
33
Project Partners & Sponsors
Associate Partners
