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Annual Convocation 2020
Annual Convocation 2019
Annual Convocation 2020 of the Institute was oceans which provide us with oxygen and an important
successfully held on 14th February 2020, BMICH source of Protein.
Colombo Sri Lanka with the participation of M/s Gishani Heaton an expert underwater photographer
approximately 498 numbers of Managers, Academia very generously allowed us to use some of her
and Professionals representing Industry, Commerce, photographic work. A video on the theme was developed
Banking & Finance, Universities & Business Schools and for wider circulation. To highlight the value of the oceans,
the Service Sector on whom were conferred Associate, a special folder made of marine vegetation was given to
Member and Fellow memberships at this convocation.
the members.
The theme of the convocation was "Protect the Oceans; The Chief Guest was Senior Professor Malik
Our source of Oxygen" drawing attention to sea Ranasinghe, Chairman of Sampath Bank, Former Vice
pollution and the harmful effects of the vast amount Chancellor, University of Moratuwa. In his address, he
of polythene found in the sea. The background theme referred to the value of continual education, the role of
focusing on the sea was to make today's manager of the management and the responsibility of professionals in
dangers of paying attention to our environment and the driving the economy.
