Annual General Meeting 2025

The 21st Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Association of Professional Conference, Exhibition & Event Organisers (SLAPCEO) was successfully held on 15th September 2025 at Amari Colombo.

Outgoing President Mr. M. M. Imran addressed the gathering, reflecting on the initiatives and achievements during 2024/2025. As his tenure came to a close, he extended his congratulations to the incoming committee and the newly appointed President.

The following members were appointed to the Main Board Executive Committee (ExCo) for 2025/2026

President – Ms. Nadeeka Leeniyagoda (Aitken Spence Conventions & Exhibitions)

Vice President – Mr. Hemal Oshadee Withanawasam (The International Institute of Knowledge Management Pvt Ltd)

Secretary – Ms. Dileesha Bulathsinhala (Asia Tours & Events (Pvt) Ltd)

Treasurer – Ms. Janice Hakel-Ranasinghe (Kairos Events & Weddings)

Board Committee Members

Mr. Aasim Mukthar (Lanka Exhibition and Conference Services Ltd)

Mr. Gayan Cooray (Beyond Boundaries Global Ltd)

Mr. Manuja Kariapperuma (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall)

Mr. Sandeep Jayawardhana (Walkers Tours Pvt Ltd)

Mr. Sohan Fernando (DTH Lanka Pvt Ltd)

Mr. Lakshimaal Samarasinghe(Classic Destination (Pvt) Ltd)

The evening concluded with a fellowship session, fostering networking, collaboration, and camaraderie among SLAPCEO members, industry leaders, and partners.