Solvane Group
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Harrow & Vane
“This House would abolish annual performance ratings.”
Monarch Imperial · Hall BUpcoming
In collaboration with
Organized by
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Grand Finale of The Human Edge in the Age of AI — National HR Conference 2026
14th & 15th October 2026 · Monarch Imperial
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Venue
Monarch Imperial
Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka
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Date & time
14–15 October 2026
08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
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Capacity
1,000 seats
Limited availability
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General contact
Ms. Ashrath
011 282 2888
About the Debate
Why the Great HR Debate matters
A national platform where HR professionals argue the questions the industry has not settled — judged, ranked and presented to the profession.
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Sharpen the profession's thinking
Structured debate on the policy questions reshaping HR — AI, ethics and the future of work.
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Why participate
Build public-speaking and argumentation skill, national visibility and a credential judged by senior HR leaders.
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Format
Two-team parliamentary-style rounds — Preliminary, Quarter Final, Semi Final and a Grand Finale on the main conference stage.
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Competition structure
Teams are seeded through preliminary rounds into a single-elimination bracket, judged by an independent panel.
Season Timeline
Important dates
Registration Opens
Registration Closes
Orientation
Preliminary Rounds
Quarter Finals
Semi Finals
Grand Final
Match Centre
Upcoming matches
Fixtures, results and rankings — structured for live updates during the conference season.
Marisol Health
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Northgate Retail
“This House believes remote work has weakened company culture.”
Monarch Imperial · Hall BUpcoming
TBD
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TBD
“Winners of the Quarter Finals advance to the Semi Final round.”
Monarch Imperial · Main HallScheduled
The Field
Competing teams
Meet the organizations preparing to take the floor in the 2026 debate season.
Solvane Group
Corporate HR Team
Harrow & Vane
Corporate HR Team
Marisol Health
Healthcare Sector
Northgate Retail
Retail Sector
National HR Conference 2026
Registration fees
Secure your seat for two days of learning, networking and meaningful HR conversations at Monarch Imperial.
General
Public
LKR 32,000
For HR professionals, business leaders and invited guests.
- Conference entrance
- Lunch and refreshments
- Custom delegate badge
- Participation certificate
Member rate
CIPM
CIPM Member
LKR 29,000
Preferential rate for active CIPM members.
- Conference entrance
- Lunch and refreshments
- Custom delegate badge
- Participation certificate
Current
CIPM Student
LKR 25,000
Special access rate for current CIPM students.
- Conference entrance
- Lunch and refreshments
- Custom delegate badge
- Participation certificate
International
Foreign Participant
USD 250
International delegate rate for overseas participants.
- Conference entrance
- Lunch and refreshments
- Custom delegate badge
- Participation certificate
Registration information
A 5% early-bird discount applies to full payments made on or before 25 August 2026. A 5% group discount applies when a company reserves a table of 10 seats.
Our Partners
Sponsors & partners
In Collaboration With
Organized By
Official Training & Assessment Partner
Official Gifting & Rewards Partner
Official Hospitality Partner
Archive
Gallery
Campaign artwork and event highlights organized for the 2026 website.
CampaignOfficial Campaign Artwork
ConferenceNational HR Conference 2026 Identity
Match Archive
Quarter Finals
Past Event
Grand Final 2025
Experience the energy
Past event highlights
Relive memorable moments from a previous National HR Conference and get a glimpse of the conference atmosphere.
Bring your team to the floor
Team registration closes 15th September 2026. Teams are seeded into preliminary rounds on a first-registered basis.