The National HR Conference 2023, organized by CIPM, concludes with resounding success.

The highly awaited National Human Resource Conference (NHRC) 2023, which is the
nation's premier event for human resource management, organized by the Chartered Institute
of Personnel Management (CIPM), Sri Lanka, was held on the 21 st and 22 nd of June 2023 at
Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayewardenepura. This flagship conference marked its return after a
three-year hiatus, attracting a global gathering of esteemed HR professionals and industry
representatives,
The event encompassed six technical sessions, including three-panel discussions, the Great
HR Debate, the National HR Exhibition, and the prestigious CIPM Lifetime Gold Award.
The conference boasted an impressive lineup of speakers, with Mr. Rolf Blaser, Managing
Director/CEO, A. Baur & Co. (Pvt.) Ltd., delivering the keynote speech. Giving the keynote
address, Mr. Rolf Blaser said, "We need to critically evaluate the reasons for our current
situation, isolate the factors we can influence, and work hard on them to come out of these
'Dire Straits' in a reasonable time."
Renowned resource personnel from around the world, including representatives from the
Bangladesh Society for Human Resource Management and Maldives Association of Human
Resource Professionals, participated in the conference, showcasing the interest and
enthusiasm of the global and regional HR community in the activities organized by CIPM Sri
Lanka.
The NHRC 2023, hosted by CIPM, served as a platform to discuss and address pressing
people management challenges faced by companies today on very critical topics such as How
People Management Practices Support Businesses in Navigating Dire Strait; The Impact of
the Economic Downturn on People's Practices; Mass Skilled Migration and its impact on

Socio-Economic Development; Lessons from Covid 19 that People professionals should take
into the future; Sustainable People Practices and Green Initiatives; and Employee Assistance
Programmes (EAPs) - is it a fad or an essential survival tool in an economic crisis?
"We are delighted to host the NHRC after a lapse of three years. The NHRC is the only
dedicated event that brings the entire HR fraternity from all over the country under one roof
to discuss people management challenges and arrives at efficient, workable solutions," stated
Ken Vijaykumar, the president of CIPM Sri Lanka. The expert lineup of speakers and
panelists at the technical sessions and panel discussions shared valuable insights that helped
raise the bar for the HR fraternity in navigating these dire straits.
"The CIPM NHRC 2023 is a platform that enables HR professionals to network and
exchange ideas and insights on the challenges companies face and discuss the best
approaches and solutions to address them. We are confident that the extensive program that
the organizing committee has put together will add value to the participants," commented
Priyanka Seneviratne, Chairman of NHRC 2023 and Honorary Secretary of CIPM Sri Lanka.
The National HR Conference 2023 provided attendees with an enriching experience, offering
valuable opportunities to learn, network, and engage with thought leaders and peers in the
industry. With insightful sessions, thought-provoking discussions, and ample networking
prospects, the event proved to be a must-attend for HR professionals and stakeholders. The
National HR Conference 2023 fulfilled its mission of facilitating dialogue, collaboration, and
innovation within the HR community, setting a solid foundation for future endeavours in
human resource management.
Official Strategic Partners of the National HR Conference 2023 are Nippon Paint Lanka (Pvt)
Ltd, PickMe - Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, hSenid Business Solutions PLC.