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The Success Story of the 2nd International Conference on Future of Women 2019

The 2nd International Conference on Future of Women’19 was organized by The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM), Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Vasanta College for Women – Admitted to the Privileges of Banaras Hindu University, India as the Hosting Partner. The Allameh Tabataba’i University, Iran, University of Peshawar, Pakistan and Khon Kaen University, Thailand are the academic Partners of the Conference.

Conference Chair and Speakers

Prof. Anita Singh

Conference Chair
Centre for Women’s Studies and Development,
Banaras Hindu University,
India.

Dr. Saundarya Rajesh

Keynote Speaker
Social Entrepreneur
Founder & President
AVTAR Group
India

RUTH OSTROW

Keynote Speaker
Speaker
Writer
Presenter
Australia

Dr. Nalika Gunawardena

Plenary Speaker
National Professional Officer, Health System Analysis and Evidence
World Health Organization Country office
Sri Lanka

Mr. Karthik Ekambaram

Plenary Speaker
Vice President
Diversity & Inclusion Consulting
AVTAR Group

Dr. Sulochana Segera

Plenary Speaker
Founder/Chairperson Women in Management

Dr. Harsha Aturupane

Plenary Speaker
Lead Economist and Program
Leader for Human Development for Sri Lanka and the Maldives South Asia

SPECIAL FEATURES | FUTURE OF WOMEN 2019

BUSINESS WOMEN FORUM 2019

The 2nd International Conference on Future of Women’19 was organized by The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM), Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Vasanta College for Women – Admitted to the Privileges of Banaras Hindu University, India as the Hosting Partner. The Allameh Tabataba’i University, Iran, University of Peshawar, Pakistan and Khon Kaen University, Thailand are the academic Partners of the Conference.

Mr. Lakshaman Bandaranayake

Moderator
Chairman
Sarvodaya SEEDS

Ms. Lopa Rahman

Panelist
Corporate Governance Officer
International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Gowri Rajan

Panelist
Director
Sun Match Company

Ms. Samadani Kiriwandeniya

Panelist
Chairperson
SANASA Development Bank

Dr. Saundarya Rajesh

Panelist
Chairperson/Managing Director
New Philip Hospitals (Pvt) ltd

Shehara de Silva

Panelist
“You Lead Partnership Director”
Sri Lanka

WOMEN CEO FORUM 2019

Woman CEO Forum 2019 was happened on the first day of the 2nd International Conference on Future Women’ 19 and it provided insights for women’s success while encouraging more women in the workforce to develop their careers and aspire leadership positions. This forum was moderated by Ms. Gayani De Alwis (Chairperson Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) & Board Member WCIC)
This forum combined representatives from the industry and academia to discuss their approaches, perceived successes and failures, and strategies for the future. Join us to walk away with tangible, actionable advice as well as important sources of support from distinguished leaders.

Ms. Gayani De Alwis

Moderator
Chairperson Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT)
Board Member WCIC

Dhashma Karunaratne

Panelist
Chairperson
Women in Logistics & Transport (WiLAT)
Sri Lanka

Sumeet Verma

Panelist
Director - Human Resources and Corporate Relations Unilever
Sri Lanka

Jayanthi Dharmasena

Panelist
Managing Director
Hayleys Agriculture Holdings LTD

Nisha Arunatilake

Panelist
Director of Research and a fellow Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) of Sri Lanka

Ms. L. Chiranthi Cooray

Panelist
Chief Human Resource Officer Hatton National Bank
Sri Lanka

Session Chairs

  • P. Pretheeba, Eastern University, Sri Lanka
  • Hamideh Addelyan Rasi, Allameh Tabataba’i University, Iran
  • Lida Kavousi, Allameh Tabataba’i University, Iran
  • Alka Singh, Vasanta College for Women, India
  • Irene Bobb Das, Vasanta College for Women, India
  • Robabe Ramezani, Allameh Tabataba’i University, Iran
  • S.K.Gunatilake, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
  • Poonam Singh, Vasanta College for Women

Evaluation Panel Members

  • Anita Singh, Banaras Hindu University India
  • Madhubhashini Galagedarage, The Open University of Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
  • Lishanthi Wijewardene, University of Sri Jayewardenepura Sri Lanka
  • S. B. Ranasinghe, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

Our Conference Partners

Vasanta College for Women

Hosting Partner

Vasanta College for Women,
India

Allameh Tabataba’i University

Academic Partner

Allameh Tabataba’i University,
Iran

University of Peshawar

Academic Partner

University of Peshawar,
Pakistan

Academic Partner

Khon Kaen University,
Thailand

ASSOCIATE PARTNER

WiLAT, Sri Lanka

Lanka Women

MEDIA PARTNER

Blue Arc Events

EVENTS PARTNER

Blue Arc Events

Globeenjoy

TOUR PARTNER

Globeenjoy

OUT DOOR ADVERTISNG PARTNER

Tiikm

ORGANIZED BY

The International Institute of Knowledge Management