Shaping the Future of Work
Afron Holdings (Pvt) Ltd
Afron Holdings (Pvt) Ltd is a diversified business conglomerate in Sri Lanka with a growing international footprint. Established with the vision of creating sustainable value and connecting opportunities across industries, Afron Holdings operates through a portfolio of subsidiaries specializing in human resource solutions, travel & tourism, real estate, education, engineering, agriculture, trading, and digital services. With innovation, integrity, and professionalism at the core, Afron Holdings is committed to delivering long-term growth and building trusted partnerships with clients, investors, and communities worldwide.
Our Companies
Hear from global AI pioneers, industry disruptors, and bold thinkers shaping the future across every domain.
Afron Human Resource Consultancies LLC (Dubai)
At Afron Human Resource Consultancies, we are dedicated to connecting businesses with the right talent to drive success.
Afron Travels & Tours (Pvt) Ltd
Afron Travels & Tours delivers comprehensive travel and tourism solutions for individuals, families, and corporate clients.
Afron Lands (Pvt) Ltd
Afron Lands is a real estate and property solutions company, specializing in residential, commercial, and agricultural land transactions.
Afron Success Academy (Pvt) Ltd
Afron Success Academy is a student migration and education consultancy incorporated in 2023
Afron Engineering Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd
Afron Engineering provides comprehensive engineering, construction, and project management services that drive infrastructure development.
Afron Green Agro (Pvt) Ltd
Afron Green Agro is committed to promoting sustainable agriculture and agribusiness solutions.
Afron Imports & Exports (Pvt) Ltd
Afron Imports & Exports connects Sri Lanka with the global marketplace, dealing in consumer goods, agricultural products, raw materials, and machinery.
Afron Digital Solutions (Pvt) Ltd
Afron Digital Solutions empowers businesses through cutting-edge IT and digital tranSformation services.
Afron Tech Academy (Pvt) Ltd
Afron Tech is the innovation arm of Afron Holdings, specializing in IT solutions, software development, and digital transformation services.
Afron Foreign Employment (Pvt) Ltd
Afron Foreign Employment is a licensed recruitment agency dedicated to connecting Sri Lankan talent with global opportunities.
EDI Travels (Pvt) Ltd
EDI Travels (License No. 3606) specializes in international recruitment and travel facilitation, bridging skilled professionals with overseas employers.
Rowellco Travels & Tours (Pvt) Ltd
Rowellco Travels & Tours is a licensed SLBFE foreign employment and travel agency (License No. 3544) offering comprehensive visa, recruitment, and travel solutions.
“At Afron Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, we are committed to creating value through innovation, trust, and excellence. Our diverse businesses connect people with opportunities across employment, education, agriculture, travel, real estate, and engineering. Guided by strong partnerships and a customer-focused approach, we continue to grow locally and internationally. We thank our clients, partners, and employees for their continued support. Together, we are building a brighter and more sustainable future.”
Sivalingam DineshkumarChairman – Afron Holdings (Pvt) Ltd
Meet the Visionaries
Whether it's a quick refresh or a deep clean transformation, our expert touch leaves your home or office shining.
Joshua Henry
Chief AI Scientist, OpenAI
Leila Zhang
VP of Machine Learning, Google
Carlos Rivera
Founder & CEO, NeuralCore
5 Days of AI Excellence
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Day 1
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Day 5
Oct 5, 2026
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08:00 – 10:00 AM
Joshua Henry
AI Research Lead, DeepTech LabsSession: Opening Keynote – The State of AI 2026
Kick off the event with an insightful overview of where artificial intelligence is headed. Ava will explore breakthroughs, global shifts, and what’s next in deep learning, generative models, and AI ethics.
12:00 – 14:00 PM
Leila Zhang
VP of Machine Learning, GoogleSession: Building Human-Centered AI Products
This session covers how to design AI solutions that prioritize usability, fairness, and real-world impact. Bring your laptop—hands-on UX exercises included.
16:00 – 18:00 PM
Carlos Rivera
Founder & CEO, NeuralCoreSession: AI Policy & Regulation – A Global Overview
Learn how nations and organizations are approaching AI governance, including frameworks for data privacy, bias mitigation, and accountability in model deployment.
20:00 – 22:00 PM
Maria Gonzalez
Founder & CEO, SynthCore AISession: Building a Startup with AI at the Core
Marco shares his journey launching an AI-first startup. Discover tips on tech stacks, team-building, funding, and scaling responsibly.
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09:00 – 10:30 AM
Leila Zhang
Head of AI Strategy, VisionFlowSession: Ethical AI — From Theory to Practice
Explore how leading companies are implementing fairness, accountability, and transparency in real-world AI systems across healthcare and finance.
11:00 – 12:30 PM
Lisa Zhang
AI Ethics Researcher, FairAI GroupSession: Bias in Data — Hidden Dangers in AI Pipelines
Lisa dives deep into the causes of bias in training data and showcases methods to detect and mitigate harm before deployment.
14:00 – 15:30 PM
Markus Blom
CTO, SynthMind AISession: Generative Models Beyond Text
A practical tour of the next generation of multimodal models generating images, video, and even 3D environments with AI.
16:00 – 17:30 PM
Priya Natarajan
Lead Engineer, CogniWareWorkshop: Building AI-Powered Interfaces
Learn how to embed conversational AI into web and mobile apps using modern open-source frameworks and API-first design.
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09:00 – 10:30 AM
Sofia Romero
ML Engineer, NeuronEdgeSession: Transformers in 2026 — What's Next?
A technical session diving into the future of transformer architectures, memory optimization, and scaling challenges.
11:00 – 12:30 PM
Tomás Eriksson
Founder, RealSim AISession: Synthetic Data Generation for Training
Tomás shares tools and techniques for creating high-quality synthetic datasets that speed up training and reduce risk.
14:00 – 15:30 PM
Aisha Mensah
Senior AI Strategist, DatavinePanel: AI Regulation & Global Policy Outlook
Top voices discuss the global AI policy landscape, upcoming legislation, and how it will shape the future of AI deployment.
16:00 – 17:30 PM
Leo Tanaka
Robotics Engineer, MetaFormSession: Embodied AI in Robotics
Discover how AI is powering next-gen robotics for manufacturing, logistics, and autonomous mobility through real-time interaction models.
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09:00 – 10:30 AM
Nina Köhler
Chief Product Officer, SynthOSSession: AI in Product Design — From Concept to Launch
Nina shares how AI is revolutionizing product development, from ideation to real-time user feedback integration.
11:00 – 12:30 PM
Emmanuel Ruiz
CEO, NextCore AnalyticsSession: Scaling AI Infrastructure for Enterprise
Explore key considerations when deploying and managing scalable, secure, and cost-effective AI systems in the enterprise space.
14:00 – 15:30 PM
Isabelle Chen
Head of Language Models, LumoAISession: Multilingual AI — Global Challenges & Innovations
How modern LLMs are overcoming linguistic bias, translation errors, and dialect diversity in global applications.
16:00 – 17:30 PM
Connor Walsh
Cloud AI Architect, SkyStackWorkshop: Building AI Pipelines in the Cloud
Hands-on session building a full AI workflow using serverless tech, vector databases, and model deployment strategies.
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09:00 – 10:30 AM
Elena Greco
Ethics Advisor, Global AI ForumSession: Ethical Design in AI — A Human-Centered Approach
A deep dive into responsible AI, highlighting bias mitigation, fairness, transparency, and global implications of autonomous systems.
11:00 – 12:30 PM
Marcus Dlamini
Founder, EduAI LabsSession: Personalized Learning with AI
Explore how AI-driven platforms are transforming education with adaptive learning paths and dynamic content delivery.
14:00 – 15:30 PM
Lara Nguyen
GenAI Director, NovaSynthSession: Creative AI — From Text to Video
Lara demonstrates how generative AI is transforming content creation, with real-time demos in video, audio, and image generation.
16:00 – 17:30 PM
Dr. Hassan Al-Mansour
Lead Data Scientist, FutureVisionClosing Keynote: AI & Humanity — Co-Evolution or Collapse?
A visionary closing on AI’s long-term trajectory, human-AI collaboration, and the existential questions we must answer now.
Choose Your Pass
Select the perfect ticket for your needs and gain access to exclusive sessions, workshops, and more.
Standard
$299
- Access to keynotes and sessions.
- Admission to exhibitions and demos.
- Networking opportunities.
- Digital materials and session recordings.
VIP
$699
- All Standard benefits.
- VIP lounge access and exclusive events.
- Front-row seating and priority workshop access.
- VIP swag bag and exclusive content.
Full Access
$1199
- All VIP benefits.
- Access to all workshops and breakout sessions.
- Personalized session scheduling.
- Speaker meet-and-greet and after-party access.
Exclusive Access
$2499
- All Full Access Pass benefits.
- Private one-on-one sessions with speakers.
- Priority access to all events and workshops.
- Exclusive VIP gala and after-party invitations.
Student
$149
- Access to keynotes and workshops.
- Student-specific networking events.
- Discounted online resources post-event.
- Special student meetups for networking.
Virtual
$99
- Live-streamed keynotes and workshops.
- On-demand access to recorded sessions.
- Interactive Q&A with speakers.
- Virtual networking and digital swag.
Location & Venue
Join us in the heart of innovation at San Francisco Tech Pavilion—surrounded by top hotels, transit, and culture.
Address
No.101/11, Hunupitiya Lake Road,
Colombo 02, Sri Lanka.
Phone
+94 11 227 4275
info@afronholding.com
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