CIPM, the Nation’s Leader in human resource management, proudly presents, The National HR Conference 2023

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Sri Lanka is proud to announce the National HR Conference 2023 conducted under the theme “Navigating Dire Straits”. The event will be held on the 21st and 22nd of June 2023 at the Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayewardenepura.

After a hiatus of three years due to the pandemic, the CIPM National HR Conference returns, promising to be an event of unparalleled insights and experiences for HR professionals, business leaders, and other stakeholders.

The National HR Conference 2023 will be graced by Mr Rolf Blaser, the Managing Director/ CEO of A. Baur & Co. (Pvt) Ltd, delivering the Keynote Speech.

The event is partnered by PickMe (Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.), Nippon Paint Lanka Pvt Ltd, hSenid Business Solutions, and IDM Campus, and co- sponsored by HNB PLC and Dole Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.

The National HR Conference 2023 comprises a main conference with technical sessions, the Great HR Debate, the National HR Exhibition, and the CIPM Lifetime Gold Award.

The technical sessions of the conference will be focused on the following topics:

Technical Session – 1

How People Management Practices Support Business in Navigating Dire Straits

Technical Session – 2 (Panel Discussion)

The Impact of the Economic Downturn on People Practices

Technical Session – 3 (Panel Discussion)

Mass Skilled Migration and its impact on Socio-Economic Development

Technical Session – 4

Lessons from Covid 19 that People professionals should take into the future

Technical Session – 5

Sustainable People Practices and Green Initiatives

Technical Session – 6

Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) – Is it a fad or an essential survival tool in an economic crisis?

The conference fees are as follows:

CIPM Students – LKR 17,000 CIPM Members – LKR 20,000

Non-Members – LKR 23,000 Foreign Participants – USD 200

At the media briefing on the NHRC 2023, held on the 27th of April at the CIPM-Members Lounge, Mr Ken Vijayakumar, the President of CIPM, said that the purpose of having this conference is to introduce novel and effective people management practices that cater for the current issues faced by companies such as the brain drain, improving the productivity and finding solutions to people-based problems. Furthermore, sharing his valuable thoughts on the conference, the Chairman of the NHRC Committee 2023, Mr Priyankara Senevirathne, highlighted the importance of holding an event of this calibre amidst many challenges to help Sri Lanka move forth at this Dire Strait.

The National HR Conference 2023 promises to be an enriching experience for all the attendees, offering them a platform to learn, network, and engage with thought leaders and peers from the industry. With insightful sessions, thought-provoking discussions, and networking opportunities galore, you won’t want to miss this must-attend event.

CIPM Dignitories on the head table answering questions raised from media

Mr. Ken Vijayakumar – President CIPM SL

Mr. Priyankara Senevirathne – Committee Chairman of NHRC  2023