Harvard Asia Pacific Regional Conference kicks off in Colombo

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The Harvard Club of Sri Lanka organised ‘Big Bold Brave 2024,’ a ground-breaking two-day thought leadership conference kicked off yesterday at the Galle Face

Hotel in Colombo. The conclave is a

collaboration of 15+ Harvard Clubs in the Asia Pacific region, the official Alumni

Organisations of the prestigious Harvard University. The opening day saw around 150 participants including over 75

overseas delegates. Under the

far-reaching theme of ‘Big Opportunities, Bold Moves, Brave People,’ the conference will explore critical areas that shape the

region’s future, with topics areas

including education, human capital

development and jobs of the future,

technology, digital economy and

entrepreneurship, modernising agriculture and food security, energy infrastructure

development, and environmental

sustainability and climate change

adaptation. The diverse lineup comprises over 30 panelists and speakers,

reflecting a breadth of expertise and

experience across various industries

Daily FT is the print media partner of the event, being held at the Galle Face Hotel.

- Pix by Lasantha Kumara and

Harvard Club of Sri Lanka