Great Place to Work to host annual Regional Conference 2025 in Colombo

Empathy, Leadership and Culture Global Keynote Speaker and Bestselling Author Mimi Nicklin (left) and Innergy Asia Founder and Global Leadership Adviser Nitin Goil 

Great Place to Work Sri Lanka has unveiled its flagship Regional Conference 2025, set to take place on 23 September, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom, Hilton Colombo. This highly anticipated annual gathering will bring together industry leaders, visionaries, and changemakers under the theme: Culture Capital – Building Trust, Empowering People, Driving Performance.

As Great Place to Work Sri Lanka Chief Executive Officer Kshanika Ratnayaka explained, “This theme is especially relevant in 2025, as organisations across the globe face a complex talent landscape, where purpose, belonging, inclusion, and trust are non-negotiable. In this context, Culture Capital is no longer a “nice-to-have”, it is a strategic asset and a critical source of resilience and performance. Culture Capital refers to the collective behaviours, values, relationships, and lived experiences that define an organisation’s identity and shape how its people engage and perform. It is intangible yet immensely powerful, influencing everything from employee trust and retention to innovation and long-term business outcomes.” 

She added, “By placing Culture Capital: Trust | People | Performance at the heart of this year’s Regional Conference, we are sending a clear message — that culture is not just a concept, but a measurable, strategic asset that fuels both employee experience and business growth. Our goal is to inspire leaders to intentionally build inclusive, trust-driven workplaces where people can thrive and perform at their best. This theme is not just timely — it’s transformative. It sets the tone for a future where culture is no longer an afterthought, but the foundation of enduring success. Therefore, at Great Place to Work, we believe Culture is the new currency of success and as such, this conference is a call to reframe culture not as a cost, but as a core asset, but one that drives growth, resilience, and transformation in the future of work.”

The Great Place to Work Regional Conference 2025 is set to deliver a day of purpose-driven learning, strategic dialogue, and high-impact networking. Attendees can expect an engaging agenda filled with powerful keynote addresses, hands-on experiences, and signature sessions designed to translate vision into action. 

With insights from global thought leaders and trailblazing culture innovators, the conference provides practical tools, proven frameworks, and real-world strategies to drive meaningful change. Centred around three pivotal tracks — trust, exploring leadership behaviours and systems that foster enduring confidence – people, focusing on inclusive cultures that empower individuals to thrive; and performance, aligning culture with business goals, this event is a catalyst for building workplaces where trust is deepened, people are ignited, and performance is elevated. From recognising breakthrough leadership to celebrating best-in-class organisations, the conference offers the inspiration, knowledge, and connections needed to lead workplace transformation in 2025 and beyond.

As organisations navigate the complexities of the modern workplace, this landmark event invites leaders across industries to come together, challenge the status quo, and embrace Culture Capital as a powerful force for transformation. Designed for professionals committed to building high-trust, high-performance workplaces—including C-Level Executives, HR Professionals, DEI strategists, L&D experts, managers, coaches, and consultants, this conference will provide the strategic insights, inspiration, and actionable tools to turn vision into measurable impact.