Quality and Productivity National Convention to commence on May 21

The Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Quality and Productivity (SLAAQP) announced the highly anticipated National Convention on Quality and Productivity (NCQP) 2025 during a media conference held at the BMICH, Colombo.

Scheduled for May 21 and 22 at Mount Lavinia Hotel, Colombo, the convention will bring together over 440 teams from more than 70 companies, each showcasing innovative approaches and achievements in quality and productivity enhancement. This event is set to be the largest gathering of quality professionals in the country.

Established in 1996 as the successor to the Quality Circle Association of Sri Lanka, the SLAAQP has been a driving force in advancing the nation’s standards in quality and productivity. 

“The NCQP is not just a convention; it is a celebration of collective ingenuity and perseverance. It is the only national platform that empowers participants at all organisational levels, especially shop-floor teams, to share their success stories and innovations,” remarked SLAAQP President Dr. Surani Dias.

This year’s convention is centred around the theme ‘Beyond Boundaries: Quality, Productivity and Innovation for Market Competitiveness’. It features an impressive array of programmes, including Quality Control Circles, Quality Improvement Projects, Lean Six Sigma, Cross-Functional Teams and Kaizen practices.

A notable highlight of NCQP 2025 will be the introduction of Sunil G. Wijesinha Quality Control Circle Excellence Award 2025. Named in honour of the SLAAQP’s founding president and a pioneer in Sri Lanka’s productivity movement, this accolade represents the highest recognition of technical excellence, innovation, sustainability and measurable impact in productivity initiatives.

NCQP 2025 Chairperson Piumi Perera said, “This award is a tribute to teams that exemplify the transformative power of quality and productivity initiatives. It underscores the potential of Sri Lankan organisations to excel not only locally but also on the global stage.”

Importantly, the winning teams of NCQP 2025 will also earn the opportunity to represent Sri Lanka at International Convention on Quality Control Circles 2025 in Taipei, Taiwan, a prestigious regional platform featuring 14 participating countries across Asia.