THE GREAT HR QUIZ 2026
From Insight to Impact: The Great HR Quiz 2026 Shapes Tomorrow’s HR Leaders
Sri Lanka’s most anticipated intellectual showdown in the people profession is back—bigger, bolder, and more future-focused than ever before. The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka (CIPM) proudly announces the Great HR Quiz 2026, the ninth, inviting organisations across the country to nominate their best minds and take centre stage at one of the most talked-about events on the professional calendar.
Scheduled for Wednesday, 28 January 2026, at the elegant Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, the Great HR Quiz 2026 promises an electrifying experience that goes far beyond a traditional quiz. This flagship event has evolved in step with the rapidly transforming HR landscape, mirroring the strategic, digital, and human-centred capabilities demanded of modern HR leaders.
This year’s quiz is fully aligned with the entire employee life cycle, seamlessly embedding the 16 HR dimensions of the Great HR Awards. From strategy and talent to rewards, culture, technology, analytics, sustainability, and the future of work, the competition challenges participants to demonstrate holistic HR mastery with real business impact.
Over the years, the Great HR Quiz has played a pivotal role in raising HR standards across organisations, encouraging learning, benchmarking, and strategic thinking—while fostering healthy competition and cross-industry knowledge sharing. Many organisations credit the quiz with strengthening HR capability, sharpening business acumen, and enhancing employer brand visibility.
Reflecting on its growing stature, Priyantha Ranasinghe, President of CIPM Sri Lanka, stated:
“The Great HR Quiz has firmly established itself as one of the most significant events in the CIPM calendar. It powerfully supports our mission of strengthening HR competencies nationwide, while inspiring professionals to think strategically and act with impact.”
Highlighting the scale and excitement of the event, Priyankara Seneviratne, Honorary Secretary of CIPM and Project Chair, remarked:
“Each edition of the Great HR Quiz raises the bar. With a refreshed structure, vibrant participation, and exceptional energy, the 2026 Quiz will be an unforgettable celebration of HR excellence and teamwork.”
Speaking on how the Great HR Quiz is shaping the next generation of HR excellence, C. Hewapattini, Quiz Master and the Chairman of the Technical Committee added “ The Great HR Quiz is engineered for the future of the profession—anticipating emerging trends, global benchmarks, and the next wave of HR challenges.”
Organisations are encouraged to nominate their teams early and be part of an event that informs, inspires, and ignites the HR community. The countdown has begun—the Great HR Quiz 2026 is ready to become the talk of the town.
