Early bird tickets launched for SL Retail Forum 2025

The Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association (SLRA) has announced the launch of early bird ticket sales for the much-anticipated Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2025, scheduled for October 23, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo.

This year’s forum themed ‘Retail Reimagined – Where AI Meets the Human Edge’, is set to be the most dynamic edition yet. More than 450 leaders from retail, technology, fintech, start-ups and government will gather to explore how artificial intelligence, data and human creativity are coming together to transform the retail industry and deliver smarter, more meaningful customer experiences.

Early bird tickets, priced at Rs.18,000, include full-day access to keynote sessions, panel discussions, networking opportunities and refreshments. Regular tickets will be priced at Rs.20,000, making this the ideal time for the industry professionals to secure their spot.

The keynote speakers include Google India Director Building and Scaling Strategic Partnerships India and SAARC Satyendra Khare and JB Securities CEO and Advocata Institute Chairman Murtaza Jafferjee. 

Other featured speakers include Surge Global Founder and CEO Bhanuka Harischandra, Beyond: Putting Data to Work (UK) CEO Paul Alexandar, Dialog Axiata Group Chief Analytics and AI Officer Dr. Romesh Ranawana, Breakthrough Business Intelligence Chief Research Officer Dilini Jayasuriya, Strategy and Leadership Expert Dr. Rohantha Athukorala, Colombo Fashion Week Founder and Managing Director Ajai Vir Singh, FutureWorks at Twinery – Innovations by MAS Director Ahmed Irfan and PepperCube Consultants Chief Insights Officer Crystal Nathan, who will also serve as moderator.

SLRA President Infiyaz Ali stated, “Retail Forum 2025 will be the most influential retail event in Sri Lanka this year, bringing together the brightest minds in business, technology and policy.”

Tickets can be booked via https://slra25.oneticket.lk/