A key highlight of the event was a thought-provoking panel discussion titled “Reinventing the Process Industry for Sustainability and Beyond…” — a platform that brought together experts from both academia and industry.
The session was skillfully moderated by Prof. P. G. Rathnasiri, who facilitated an engaging dialogue focused on real-world strategies and future challenges in sustainable process engineering.
The panel featured three distinguished speakers:
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Mr. Indika Padma Kumara, Factory Manager at Unilever Sri Lanka, shared insights on integrating sustainability into large-scale manufacturing.
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Mr. Rushanth Chandrabose, Managing Director of Waste to Value Pvt Ltd, discussed circular economy models and innovative waste management solutions.
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Mrs. Prashani Illangasekera, General Manager ESG at Hayleys PLC, emphasized the role of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices in modern industry.
The session also included an interactive Q&A, where participants actively engaged with the speakers. It concluded with a shared vision of strengthening collaboration between academia and industry for a greener future.
