Distinguished thought leaders sharing insights on digital innovation and sustainable research.
Professor of Computer Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Prof. Roshan G. Ragel is a Professor of Computer Engineering at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, with over 200 peer-reviewed publications across IoT, AI/ML, bioinformatics, embedded systems, and high-performance computing. His honors include the 2025 IEEE Computer Society Mary Kenneth Keller Teaching Award and the 2024 National Educator Gold Award for Computing. Beyond academia, he shapes national policy on digital infrastructure, AI, and education, and holds leadership roles in regional networks like the Asia Pacific Advanced Network - making him a leading force in Sri Lanka's tech and research landscape.
Partner & Attorney-at-Law, D. L. & F. De Saram
Ms. Manjula Sirimane is a Partner and Attorney-at-Law at D. L. & F. De Saram, one of Sri Lanka's leading law firms. She advises on corporate and commercial law, competition and merger control, data protection, electronic transactions, corporate governance, and family and testamentary matters. A key contact in the firm's Family Law and Testamentary practice, she has also published on topics including doing business in Sri Lanka, competition law, the Personal Data Protection Act, electronic signatures, and domestic violence legislation - reflecting her deep expertise across Sri Lanka's evolving legal landscape.