Meet The Panel

Chevaan Wickremasinghe is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Apollo Digital.A law school drop out that is in the process of establishing the most valuable growth consultancy in the country. Apollo Digital was started with the goals of redefining marketing and improving the standards of marketing in Sri Lanka. Crowned as the start up of the year by Lanka Business Awards and BWIO USA, Apollo Digital has seen exponential growth and is currently managing a portfolio of some of Sri Lanka's biggest brands.

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Jaygo Bloom is a digital performer and educator. Since the early 2000’s Jaygo has been pushing at the boundaries of digital design and experiential live practice, disrupting and rethinking media in the production of immersive AV experience. He has created world tour visuals for art rockers ‘Franz Ferdinand’ and for more than a decade travelled with the seminal British Techno act ‘Planetary Assault Systems’. Jaygo is currently Program Leader for Design for Communication and Experiences at LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore. Prior to this Jaygo was instrumental in designing and coordinating the first British BA Design programs in Brazil for The British School of Creative Arts, Sao Paulo.

Dr. Sagara Sumathipala, an accomplished AI engineer and Senior Lecturer at the University of Moratuwa, specializes in Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and Data Science. He holds a Doctor of Engineering in Natural Language Processing from Nagaoka University of Technology, Japan, and his expertise spans Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics, and Robotics. With over eight years in AI research and significant experience in the software industry, he has excelled in both academic and practical realms. 

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Kanishka Wijayasekara, an Associate Lead Machine Learning Engineer at Zone24x7 (pvt) Ltd, is a seasoned professional with over 7 years of expertise in robotics and artificial intelligence. Holding a Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence, Kanishka has emerged as a thought leader at the intersection of technology and human collaboration. His passion for advancing the capabilities of machines to seamlessly work alongside humans is evident in his innovative contributions to the field. Beyond the realm of engineering, Kanishka's interests in music, art, and travel not only define his diverse character but also inspire a holistic approach to his work, blending technical proficiency with a creative mindset.

Rihaab Mowlana is an accomplished journalist, lecturer for undergraduate and postgraduate programs, and Co-Founder of Dream Team Studio, an innovative event management company. With a passion for uncovering compelling stories, Rihaab continues to make a significant impact in journalism, showcasing diverse perspectives and narratives. In academia, she dedicates herself to fostering a generation of forward-thinking students who think out of the box, encouraging creativity and innovation in her teaching approach. As the visionary co-founder of Dream Team Studio, Rihaab actively contributes to the creation of memorable events, bringing innovative and impactful experiences to life.