Harvard Asia Pacific Regional Conference kicks off in Colombo

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