Global and local line-up of industry visionaries to take stage at Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2025

Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2025 speaker line-up

The Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association (SLRA) presents Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2025, themed ‘Retail Reimagined – Where AI Meets the Human Edge’. 

Scheduled for Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Grand Ballroom, Shangri-La Colombo, the forum will bring together more than 450 leaders from retail, business and technology to explore the future of retail innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence and human connection.

The event will be graced by Chief Advisor to President on Digital Economy Dr. Hans Wijesuriya, as the chief guest, setting the tone for a day of thought leadership and collaboration focused on the nation’s evolving digital and retail ecosystems.

Delivering the keynote address is Google India Head Strategic and Emerging Partnerships and Distribution Ecosystem India and SAARC Satyendra Khare, who will share insights on ‘Infinite Possibilities’ and the transformative impact of AI on global retail.

The speaker line-up further includes JB Securities CEO and Advocata Institute Chairman Murtaza Jafferjee, Surge Global founder and CEO Bhanuka Harischandra, Beyond: Putting Data to Work (UK) Chief Executive Officer Paul Alexander, Dialog Axiata PLC Group Chief Analytics and AI Officer Dr. Romesh Ranawana and Breakthrough Business Intelligence Chief Research Officer Dilini Jayasuriya.

The panel discussion will feature MAS Holdings Director Futureworks Ahmed Irfan, Clootrack Sri Lanka, Maldives and Pakistan Country Director Dr. Rohantha Athukorala and Hemas Consumer Brands Managing Director Sabrina Esufally, moderated by PepperCube Consultants (Pvt.) Ltd Chief Insights Officer Crystal Nathan. 

Together, these thought leaders will examine how technology, human insight and empathy are redefining the customer experience and shaping the next era of retail growth.

Tickets are available for purchase through both the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and https://oneticket.lk/ at https://event.chamber.lk/event-register/410 and https://slra25.oneticket.lk/.

For further information, The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Manager Events Shashini Somapala can be contacted via email at [email protected] or by phone on 077 819 5038.