{"id":6900,"date":"2025-06-02T15:54:13","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T10:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetinsrilanka.com\/?post_type=event&#038;p=6900"},"modified":"2025-06-02T15:54:14","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T10:24:14","slug":"fostering-mice-talent-sri-lanka-convention-bureau-and-sabaragamuwa-university-launch-educational-drive","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/meetinsrilanka.com\/fr\/event\/fostering-mice-talent-sri-lanka-convention-bureau-and-sabaragamuwa-university-launch-educational-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Fostering MICE Talent -Sri Lanka Convention Bureau and Sabaragamuwa University Launch Educational Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a joint effort with Sabaragamuwa University, the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) successfully hosted an engaging educational program designed to elevate Sri Lanka\u2019s profile as a leading destination for international, regional, and local conferences, exhibitions, meetings, and incentive travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Held on May 21 at Sabaragamuwa University, the event drew close to 100 enthusiastic undergraduate students\u2014emerging talents who represent the future of the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key aim of the initiative was to emphasize Sri Lanka\u2019s strength and potential in the global MICE tourism market while also helping university students build essential industry-related skills. This effort demonstrates SLCB\u2019s ongoing dedication to nurturing young talent and establishing the country as a premier business tourism hotspot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The session addressed current and relevant topics such as Key Skills and Qualities Expected from Employees in Event Management, Digital Marketing and AI in Event Management, How to create a successful event and the impact of Legacy in hosting events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program featured expert-led discussions, engaging presentations and interactive segments by prominent industry figures, including Mr. Chandra Wickramasinghe, Mr. Dileep Mudadeniya, Mrs. Felicia Adihetty and Dr. Shaffaath Amidon. Attendees gained valuable insights into the MICE industry\u2019s career prospects and its vital role in boosting the national economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sri Lanka Convention Bureau, as the country\u2019s leading MICE authority, remains committed to nurturing local talent while strengthening Sri Lanka\u2019s reputation as a premier destination for business and incentive travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"6888\" src=\"https:\/\/meetinsrilanka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image_725e29ba83-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetinsrilanka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image_725e29ba83-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/meetinsrilanka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image_725e29ba83-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"6890\" src=\"https:\/\/meetinsrilanka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image_350e34e818.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetinsrilanka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image_350e34e818.jpg 600w, https:\/\/meetinsrilanka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image_350e34e818-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"6891\" src=\"https:\/\/meetinsrilanka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image_1a6bfe7053.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetinsrilanka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image_1a6bfe7053.jpg 600w, https:\/\/meetinsrilanka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image_1a6bfe7053-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Article link: <a href=\"https:\/\/sundaytimes.lk\/online\/business\/Fostering-MICE-Talent-Sri-Lanka-Convention-Bureau-and-Sabaragamuwa-University-Launch-Educational-Drive\/10-1149373\">https:\/\/sundaytimes.lk\/online\/business\/Fostering-MICE-Talent-Sri-Lanka-Convention-Bureau-and-Sabaragamuwa-University-Launch-Educational-Drive\/10-1149373<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a joint effort with Sabaragamuwa University, the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) successfully hosted an engaging educational program designed to elevate Sri Lanka\u2019s profile as a leading destination for international, regional, and local conferences, exhibitions, meetings, and incentive travel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":6879,"template":"","event-type":[81],"class_list":["post-6900","event","type-event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","event-type-past-event"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetinsrilanka.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event\/6900"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetinsrilanka.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetinsrilanka.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/event"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetinsrilanka.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6879"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetinsrilanka.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6900"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"event-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetinsrilanka.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event-type?post=6900"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}