BIG
BOLD
BRAVE
2024
A thought leadership summit by the Harvard Clubs of Asia-Pacific Region
Big Opportunities | Bold Moves | Brave Individuals
Today, you are called upon to join the fellowship of brave individuals, working on big opportunities, making bold moves to address the pressing needs of our humankind, in particular, as the Asia Pacific region grows beyond 4.5 billion in population—getting richer and living longer.
The Harvard Club of Sri Lanka invites you to join a summit, open to all Harvard alumni and their guests, to be a part of this unprecedented growth in the region, in the steadfast faith that knowledge and fellowship will pave the way for a better tomorrow. Join us.
The Summit Invites Leaders
We invite key leaders in business, government, academia, NGOs, and Harvard Alumni to address core challenges and opportunities from a multitude of perspectives, enabling you to stitch together a new vision for the region extending to 2050. An exciting line up of keynotes, panels, case studies and workshops will help you get hands-on with the following topic areas.
Explore Opportunities In 5 Topic Areas
- 1. Education, Human Capital Development and Jobs of the Future
- 2. Technology, Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship
- 3. Modernizing Agriculture and Food Security
- 4. Energy Infrastructure Development
- 5. Environment, Sustainability and Climate Change Adaptation
This summit is not all work and no play. We built-in a number of cultural and entertainment acts to give you opportunities to learn, meet, build or renew relationships. Some of these include
- Yoga and wellness
- Food, drinks and art
- And additional excursions to beaches, tea country, gem country, cultural sites and shopping.
Please note that special accommodations will be provided for our friends observing Ramadan rituals.
Speakers of BIG BOLD BRAVE 2024
Deepak Bagla
Former Managing Director & CEO Invest India
India
Mahesh Amalean
Co-Founder & Chairman MAS Holdings
Sri Lanka
Hon Udaya Indrarathna
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the United Arab Emirates
Sri Lanka | UAE
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Scheduled Sessions
Wednesday April 3rd
Welcome Reception
5.00p.m - 7.00p.m
Welcome, Registration, Meet and Greet
7.00p.m - 10.00p.m
Cocktails, Reception Dinner @ Galle Face Hotel
Thursday April 4th
Day - 01
9.00a.m - 5.00p.m
At the Galle Face Hotel
Themes
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Vision 2050
- Education, Human Capital Development and Jobs of the Future
- Technology, Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship
5.00p.m – 10.00p.m
At the Colombo Port City
Cocktails, Dinner & Sailing Excursion
Friday April 5th
Day - 02
9.00a.m - 5.00p.m
At the Galle Face Hotel
Themes
- Modernizing Agriculture and Food Security
- Energy Infrastructure Development
- Environment, Sustainability and Climate Change Adaptation
5.00p.m – 10.00p.m
At the Lotus Tower Cocktails & Dinner
Weekend April 6th & 7th
Optional Weekend Excursions
Join any of our weekend excursions for anyone who are interested to explore Sri Lanka with fellow alumni group/ friends and families.
- Kandy, Tea Estates and Hill-country
- Galle Fort - Heritage and Beach
- Sigiriya Rock and Heritance Kandalama
- In and Around Colombo
Frequently Asked
Questions
The Galle Face Hotel
Colombo, Sri Lanka
https://www.gallefacehotel.com
Harvard Alumni Members
Regional clubs
USD 1,250 /- per person.
• Full access to all the events of the summit
• Includes two days of hotel accommodations (double occupancy) with breakfast, lunch and dinner with selected soft drinks, wine and liquors.
• Travel between event venues
• Add an additional family guest (shared occupancy) USD 500
• Add an additional day of stay for USD 150
• This does not include air tickets and ground transportation to and from airports.
You can now complete your online registration and pay for your tickets through credit card on our shop page. We are setting a cap at 200 attendees to enable solid planning.
We have an awesome team from Colombo handling logistics, event flow,
accommodations, event support, and welcome reception.
Please contact Mr. Kandee Balendran kandee@harvardclubsrilanka.com (+9477 235 6355)
Harvard Club of Sri Lanka
BIG BOLD BRAVE 2024 WhatsApp Group
https://chat.whatsapp.com/EIv0XD8D78S8HKhBZmG57u
Business casual is the dress code for the conference. The weather in Sri Lanka is quite warm so If staying on and travelling suggestion would be to opt for cotton / linen combinations. View PDF
Days are usually hot with balmy evenings, so visitors should pack light and cool clothing. The average daily maximum is 33 C and the average daily minimum is 25 C.
Please apply for your visa ONLY on the official ETA Website
https://www.eta.gov.lk/
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