MBA in Information Technology · University of Moratuwa

HumanXTech
2026

Empowering People Through Technology

A premier conference exploring the intersection of people, business, and emerging technology - hosted by the MBA in IT programme.

12th July 2026

Engineering Faculty Multi Purpose Building, UOM

Free Admission

Registration Closed

About the Event

Shaping the Future of Business & Technology

HumanXTech 2026 is a free, full-day conference hosted by the MBA in Information Technology programme at the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, University of Moratuwa.

We bring together industry practitioners, academics, and students to explore how technology is reshaping organisations, workflows, and the human experience at work.

Insights from leading industry professionals
Panel discussions on real-world implementation
Networking with peers and practitioners
Free Registration for all attendees

Event Details

Date

12th July 2026

Time

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Venue

MPB, Faculty of Engineering

Host

MBA in IT, UOM

Registration

FREE

AI & HR Innovation

How AI is transforming talent acquisition, employee engagement, and workforce management

Data-Driven HR

Leveraging people analytics to make smarter HR and business decisions

Trust, Privacy & Cybersecurity

Protecting employee data and building confidence in digital HR systems

Digital Transformation in HR

Reimagining HR practices through technology, automation, and innovation

Work-Life Balance & Employee Well-being

Creating flexible, productive, and people-centric workplaces in the digital age

Ethical AI & Responsible HR

Ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI-driven HR practices

Featured Speakers

Learn from the Experts

Industry leaders sharing real-world insights on technology and business.

Keynote Speaker

Chief Guest Speaker

Shanaka Fernando

Managing Director & Country Head – WNS Sri Lanka

Shanaka Fernando

Managing Director & Country Head – WNS Sri Lanka

Session Topic - Reimagining HRM in the Digital Age: Empowring People Through Technology, AI and Trust

Kamaya Perera

Partner - Head of Management Consulting & Technology, Deputy Head of Advisory & PPC - KPMG SriLanka

Session Topic - Balancing Technology and Employee Experience

Dileepa Perera

Co Founder & Senior Technical Lead - Corzent

Session Topic - How to Transform the Present-Day Work Force into an AI-Ready

Sameera Gunasinghe

Co Founder & CEO - Corzent

Session Topic - How to Transform the Present-Day Work Force into an AI-Ready

Sujit Christy

Founder/President - Circulo de CISO , Chair ISC2 Chapter Regional Management Committe - APAC Region

Session Topic - The Role of Information Security & Data Privacy in HR

Janaka Kumarasinghe

FCIPM, Director Kent Ridge (Pvt) Ltd, Senior Independent Director, Vallibel Finance PLC , Visiting Lecturer, University of Moratuwa / Student Mentor

Programme

Event Schedule

8:15 AM
9:00 AM

Registration & Networking

Check-in and networking with fellow attendees

9:00 AM
9:25 AM

Opening Ceremony

Arrival of Cheif Guest, Traditional Oil Lamp Lighting & National Anthem

9:25 AM
9:45 AM

Welcome Address

Welcome Address and Conference Overview

9:45 AM
11:15 AM

Session 01 – AI & Digital Technology and Panel Discussion

Reimagining HRM in the Digital Age: Empowring People Through Technology,AI and Trust

11:15 AM
11:30 AM

Networking Break

Refreshments and open networking

11:30 AM
1:00 PM

Session 02 – Employee Experience & Digital Transformation and Panel Discussion

Balancing Technology and Employee Experience

1:00 PM
1:45 PM

Lunch Break

Lunch and informal networking

1:45 PM
3:15 PM

Session 03 – AI & Workforce Transformation and Panel Discussion

Navigating the workforce through the AI Revolution

3:15 PM
3:30 PM

Evening Refreshments

Tea break and networking

3:30 PM
4:45 PM

Session 04 – Information Security & HR and Panel Discussion

How emerging technologies are redefining roles and workplace cultures

4:45 PM
5:00 PM

Closing Ceremony

Vote of thanks and feedback

Secure Your Spot

HumanXTech 2026 is free and open to all. Whether you are a student, professional, or researcher — there's a seat for you.

Free registration for all attendees
Full-day access to all sessions
Lunch and refreshments included
Interactive Kahoot Sessions
Networking with industry leaders

Questions? Email us at humanxtech@cse.mrt.ac.lk

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Get in Touch

Contact Us

Venue

Engineering Faculty Multi Purpose Building
University of Moratuwa
Bandaranayake Mawatha, Moratuwa 10400, Sri Lanka

Email

humanxtech@cse.mrt.ac.lk

Date & Time

12th July 2026 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

University of Moratuwa

Faculty of Engineering – Multi Purpose Building

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HumanXTech
2026