Mom Leaders Conference 2025

Date

20 May, 2025

Event

Location

Sri Lanka

Empowering Change, The 2025 Mom Leaders Conference Celebrates a Landmark Year of Inspiration and Inclusion.

The much-anticipated Mom Leaders Conference 2025, hosted by Parenthood Global, unfolded with resounding success on May 20th, bringing together a vibrant community of trailblazing women, corporate leaders, advocates, and allies dedicated to building a more inclusive future for working mothers.

Held for the second consecutive year in Sri Lanka, the conference attracted a large and diverse audience from across industries, reinforcing its stature as a premier platform celebrating the strength, leadership, and impact of mothers in the workplace and beyond.

A Forum for Visionary Perspectives and Action.

The day featured engaging panel discussions, thought-provoking keynote addresses, and knowledge-sharing sessions that left a lasting impact on attendees. These sessions were not only a source of inspiration but also a call to action—urging organizations and leaders to foster inclusive cultures that empower and retain working mothers.

Among the distinguished speakers were:

Mrs. Rose Cooray, Chairperson, Ceylon Guardian Investment Trust PLC.
Mr. Lakshman Abeysekera, Chairman, National Enterprise Development Authority.
Mr. Isuru Gunasekera, EVP, John Keells Group.
Mrs. Aruni Rajakarier, Director, SheConsults.
Dr. Dhushyanthan Subramaniam, Director, Hemas Hospitals.
Mrs. Michelle Senanayake, Group CPO, Sunshine Holdings PLC.
Mrs. Sandra De Zoysa, Group Chief Customer Officer, Dialog Axiata PLC.
Mrs. Chamila Bandara, Director, Hayleys Advantis.
Mr. Charitha Bandara, Project Lead, Allianz Insurance Lanka Ltd.
Mrs. Jayani De Silva, Country Head of HR, Wiley Global.
Mrs. Wasanthi Stephen, Group CHRO, JXG (Janashakthi Group).
Mrs. Jeeza Hassan, Women’s Development Committee, Maldives.
Ms. Indresh Puvimanasinghe Fernando, CPO, Asiri Group of Hospitals.
Mrs. Gayani De Alwis, Chairperson, WCIC.
Ms. Naushalya Rajapaksha, Attorney-at-Law, Yeheliya Foundation.
Ms. Maryam Shimaza, President, Male City Women’s Development Committee.
Sindhu Ramamoorthy, CEO, Groundwell Impact.
Natasha Dias, Consultant, Fortude (Pvt) Ltd.

Each speaker brought unique perspectives, sharing actionable strategies, personal stories, and data-backed insights to help drive progress toward equitable and family-friendly workplaces.

Honoring Excellence in Mom-Inclusive Workplaces.

The highlight of the event was the recognition ceremony led by the esteemed Chief Guest, Her Excellency Dr. Siri Walt, Ambassador of Switzerland to Sri Lanka. In a momentous celebration, several organizations were honored for their outstanding commitment to supporting working mothers and creating inclusive work cultures.

The 2025 honorees for Mom-Inclusive Workplaces included:

HNB Assurance PLC.
HNB General Insurance Limited.
JXG (Janashakthi Group)
Dialog Business Services (Pvt) Ltd.
Dijital Team
Sunshine Holdings PLC.
Lion Brewery Ceylon PLC.
National Development Bank PLC.
Bank of Ceylon PLC.
Trischel Fabric (Pvt) Ltd.
Lankem Ceylon PLC.
Allianz Insurance Lanka Limited.
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Life Ltd.

Additionally, Ceylon Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs received special recognition as the Most Supportive Organization Towards Mom Entrepreneurs.

Igniting Change for Generations to Come

The success of this year’s Mom Leaders Conference marks a powerful step forward in the movement toward workplace equity, maternal empowerment, and sustainable development. The conference not only spotlighted the invaluable contributions of mothers in leadership and business but also galvanized a shared commitment among corporate and community leaders to continue advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals related to gender equality, decent work, and reduced inequalities.

With impactful conversations, deep networking opportunities, and heartfelt recognitions, Mom Leaders Conference 2025 reaffirmed that empowered mothers are vital drivers of economic growth, innovation, and social progress.