This dialogue convenes leading policymakers, academics, and practitioners to critically examine priority areas shaping the future of education. Discussions will explore innovative policy approaches, systemic challenges, and reform opportunities, with a particular focus on aligning global best practices with the current Government education reform agenda.
Place : Lavender Hall, BMICH
Date and Time: 28th February 2026, Saturday, 09.00 am – 01.00pm
09am -10.00am (registration and refreshments)
Registration fees – 1500/=
Session Format
- Round 1: 10 -15 minutes for each speaker to present their insights
- Round 2: 1-hour Q&A and audience engagement
- Round 3 – Concluding Remarks: 5 minutes allocated to each speaker
Moderated by BALPP Executive Director, Dr. Tara De Mel.
Themes
- Reinventing Learning and Empowering Teachers for the Future
Resource Person : Ms. Chiranthi Senanayake
Development Justice and Governance Practitioner | Attorney-at-Law | Gender Justice & Civil Society Consultant | Lecturer in International Human Rights Law & Public Policy | Visiting Academic (Horizon Campus, Open University of Sri Lanka, Bandaranaike Academy for Leadership & Public Policy)
Development Justice and Governance Practitioner | Attorney-at-Law | Gender Justice & Civil Society Consultant | Lecturer in International Human Rights Law & Public Policy | Visiting Academic (Horizon Campus, Open University of Sri Lanka, Bandaranaike Academy for Leadership & Public Policy)
- Technology, Innovation, and Assessment in Education
Resource Person : Mr. Thulith Edirisinghe
Co-Founder & CEO, Meu Labs | Researcher & Policy Innovation Specialist (Digital Transformation, Governance & Education Reform)
Co-Founder & CEO, Meu Labs | Researcher & Policy Innovation Specialist (Digital Transformation, Governance & Education Reform)
- Equity, Inclusion, and Collaborative Governance
Resource Person : Mr. Harshana Perera
Principal, Asian International School (Colombo) | Attorney-at-Law | Management Accountant (CIMA-UK) | Educator & Strategic Leader
Principal, Asian International School (Colombo) | Attorney-at-Law | Management Accountant (CIMA-UK) | Educator & Strategic Leader