The University of Colombo Alumni Association (UOCAA) Global Hybrid Alumni Knowledge-Sharing Seminar Series – Inaugural Session on Tuesday, 21 July 2026.
📅 Date: Tuesday, 21 July 2026
🕒 Event Time:
• Sri Lanka: 3.00 PM – 5.30 PM
• Melbourne / Sydney: 7.30 PM – 10.00 PM
• Tokyo: 6.30 PM – 9.00 PM
• Singapore: 5.30 PM – 8.00 PM
• Perth: 5.30 PM – 8.00 PM
🌐 Participation:
• In-person: Senate Hall, College House, University of Colombo (limited)
• Online: Zoom link will be shared with registered participants
📌 Seminar Theme: Technology & Innovation, Trade & Economics, and Law & Governance: Navigating Global Transformation in the Digital Age
This inaugural session features a distinguished panel of University of Colombo alumni from Australia, Japan, Sri Lanka, and the World Bank, bringing together expertise across technology, economics, law, governance, and innovation to discuss the opportunities and challenges of a rapidly transforming digital world.
🎤 Distinguished Speakers:
• Prof. Anuja Dharmaratne – Monash University, Australia
• Dr. Yasun Kannangara – CodeGen International (Pvt) Ltd
• Dr. Harsha Aturupane – World Bank
• Prof. N. S. Cooray – International University of Japan
• Prof. Sampath Punchihewa – University of Colombo
• Dr. Darshana Sumanadasa – Curtin University, Australia
🎙 Moderators:
• Nisthar Cassim – Editor, Daily FT
• Dr. Malraj B. Kiriella – Multidisciplinary Consultant & Chairman, Global Alumni Network Initiative, Alumni Association, University of Colombo
🔗 Register for Online Participation: https://forms.gle/NKKbc7yb13wZ3Gou8
We invite alumni, students, academics, professionals, and anyone interested in the future of technology, trade, economics, law, and governance to join this engaging global discussion!
