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Retail Renaissance – Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2024

  • Cinnamon Grand Colombo
  • 12/12/2025

About the Forum

The Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2024, hosted by the Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association (SLRA), brought together retail leaders, innovators, and influencers for a high-impact day of dialogue, learning, and collaboration. Under the theme “Retail Renaissance,” the forum focused on revitalizing Sri Lanka’s retail sector through innovation, resilience, and digital transformation.

Held at Cinnamon Grand Colombo on 12th December 2024, the forum attracted senior executives, policymakers, and tech partners — all gathered to address key challenges such as economic instability, global competition, and changing consumer behavior. The event sparked new thinking, showcased success stories, and laid the foundation for a future-forward retail ecosystem.

Attendees explored powerful themes including omnichannel strategies, retail digitization, purpose-led branding, and regional expansion. Through keynote talks, expert panels, and interactive discussions, the event inspired the industry to reimagine its path to growth and sustainability.

Retail Experts. Real Insights.

Meet the Speakers

Meet the thought leaders, trailblazers, and retail innovators who are shaping the future of the industry. Our lineup features a diverse group of professionals with deep experience across retail, finance, technology, and consumer behavior — ready to share strategies, spark dialogue, and inspire transformation.

Bernhard Stefan

MD, Nestlé Lanka PLC

Mr. Siddharth Shrotriya

Associate Partner, McKinsey & Co. India

Dr. Rohantha Athukorale

President, Clootrack (Sri Lanka, Maldives, Pakistan)

Duminda Hulangamuwa

Chairman, The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce

Sanjini Munaweera

Regional Head - South Asia, ADA Sri Lanka

Karthik Hebsur

Partner, McKinsey & Co. India

Dilini Jayasuriya

Executive Director, Breakthrough BI

Rakhil Fernando

Managing Director, Daraz Sri Lanka

Key Sessions

Insights into shifting shopper priorities, personalization trends, and value-driven decision-making.

Leveraging AI, data, and mobile-first experiences to stay competitive in an online-driven market.

Branding for long-term trust, inclusivity, and social responsibility.

Exploring retail expansion, franchising, and sustainability in growth.

Forum Agenda – 12th December 2024

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Welcome & Inaugural Session

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Session 01: The New Consumer Mindset

11:30 AM - 01:00 PM

Session 02: Digital Acceleration in Retail

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Session 03: Building Retail Brands with Purpose

03:15 PM - 04:30 PM

Session 04: Future Models & Regional Scaling

04:30 PM - 05:00 PM

Panel Wrap-Up & Networking Tea

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A complete guide to the experts and sessions that shaped the Sri Lanka Retail Forum.

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Speaker Lineup & Session Guide

All you need to know about the agenda, speakers, and strategic focus of the event.

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Thank You for Attending

SLRA extends its deepest appreciation to all participants, speakers, and partners who contributed to the success of Retail Renaissance – Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2024. Together, we’ve sparked new conversations and charted new directions for a vibrant retail future in Sri Lanka.

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Testimonials from Past Attendees

Step inside the Sri Lanka Retail Forum experience—where industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers converge to shape the future of retail. From dynamic keynote sessions to high-impact networking and live showcases, the Forum brings together the energy, insights, and inspiration that define Sri Lanka’s retail evolution. Explore our photo gallery and hear directly from those who’ve been part of this transformative journey.

"The Sri Lanka Retail Forum provided an incredible platform to share insights and learn from peers. We made valuable connections that translated into real business opportunities."
Shanaka Perera
Shanaka PereraCEO, TrendMart Retail Group
"As a tech exhibitor, we were impressed with the quality of leads and meaningful conversations. The Innovation Showcase was well-curated and drove serious interest in our platform."
Anjali Wijesekera
Anjali WijesekeraDirector, NovaTech E-Commerce Solutions
"SLRA’s Forum opened doors to potential collaborations we had never explored before. The professionalism of the networking process made this one of the best regional forums I’ve attended."
Marc Dubois
Marc DuboisVP, Global Retail Partnerships – UrbanLink (France)
"The sessions were rich in content, and the diverse speaker line-up brought both strategic depth and practical advice. A must-attend for anyone serious about retail transformation."
Nisansala De Silva
Nisansala De SilvaFounder, RetailRev Academy