Featured Panel Discussion
2030 Step Ahead: Strategic Foresight for the Sri Lankan Construction Industry
DATE/TIME:
Saturday 16 August 2025 – 1.30 to 3.15 PM Sri Lanka time
BACKGROUND:
Join us for a timely and enriching dialogue focused on the future of Sri Lanka’s builders, the very heart of our construction industry. The “2030 Step Ahead” panel places the real-world challenges and opportunities at the center of a forward-looking, collaborative strategy session.
By placing the focus on our builders, this becomes an enlightening conversation for every stakeholder. We will explore how all stakeholders in the construction ecosystem, from consultants and policymakers to academics and clients, can work together to support our builders in creating a resilient and prosperous future. The distinguished panel will move beyond theory to address the interconnected roles of culture, finance, regulation, and technology.
What makes this session unique is its outcome-driven format. The insights from the panel and the active participation from you, the audience, will be synthesised live at the session’s conclusion by our Thematic Summary Contributor, Dr. Suranga Jayasena, into 10 key strategic goals. These goals will form the foundational basis for the themes for the World Construction Symposium in 2026, ensuring that our future conversations are grounded in a shared vision we create together.
This is a vital, future-focused conversation for everyone invested in Sri Lankan construction.
Be part of setting the agenda for the next decade!
MODERATOR:

Ch.QS. Lalith Rathnayake
A leading Sri Lankan expert in quantity surveying, infrastructure, and professional development
DISTINGUISHED PANELISTS:

Professor David Proverbs
A global leader in climate resilience research, flood risk management, and sustainable innovation in the built environment

Professor Srinath Perera
A global pioneer in digital transformation, AI, and blockchain for a smarter, more sustainable construction industry

Professor Chitra Weddikkara
Architect, academic pioneer, and visionary leader shaping Sri Lanka’s built environment and professional practice

Dr. Rohan Karunaratne
Distinguished engineer, entrepreneur, and visionary leader in construction, corporate governance, and sustainable industry practices across South Asia

Dr. Kalana Alwis
Veteran civil engineer and visionary business leader shaping Sri Lanka’s construction industry locally and internationally