Palki Sharma Upadhyay is a well-known journalist, anchor, and editor. She is an influential voice shaping public opinion and currently works as the Managing Editor at Network18 and hosts the popular show ‘Vantage’ via First Post.

L V Krishnan is the Chief Executive Officer at Tam Media Research, India. He has pioneered a range of television audience understanding methods and explores innovative media research for increased audience engagement and effective information flows.

Sidhant Sibal is a Delhi-based editor with WION (World Is One News) specializing in international relations, security, and defence matters.

Shailesh Shekhar is the Chief Synergy Officer at the India Today Group. Having worked across print, television, and digital businesses, he has done pioneering work augmenting editorial operations, automating publishing processes, and driving personalisation.

Dr. Romesh Ranawana is a computer scientist who currently serving Dialog Axiata as the company’s Group Chief Analytics & AI Officer who provides strategic guidance and leadership for all Analytics and AI initiatives

Nisthar Cassim is a senior journalist and the Editor of the Daily Financial Times. He was formerly the editor of The Daily Mirror and The Bottom Line.

Santosh Menon is a prominent figure in Sri Lanka’s marketing communications industry, with over two decades of experience across India, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka. An entrepreneur, he runs his own advertising firm, serves as President of the Lanka India Business Association, sits on the board of SLIMFA, and is the Festival Director of Media Fest.

Dilrukshi Handunnetti is a lawyer and journalist. She is a co-founder and director of the Colombo-based Center for Investigative Reporting.

Kalani Kumarasinghe is a journalist, news anchor and the current Editor of NewsWire.

Azzam Ameen is the founder and executive editor of the NewsWire.

Amal Jayasinghe is the AFP Bureau Chief for Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

Bruno Divakara is the founder and CEO of Sri Lanka Vlog, a leading media company.

Prasad Kaushalya Dodangodage - Deputy Director Foreign news & English news, Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation

Ruwan Bogamuwa is a seasoned television journalist and is a consultant with mojonews.lk.

Shihar Aneez is a two-time SOPA award-winning journalist for his investigative reporting. He is the Consultant Editor at Economy Next, and a media trainer with a strong focus on data.

Deepanjalie Abeywardena currently serves as the Head of Media Research at Verité Research which provides strategic analyses and advice for and policy makers in South Asia.

Shehan Baranage - Senior Journalist, Consultant

Kalindu Karunaratne is an award-winning journalist and news anchor, currently serving as Manager –Current Affairs at TV Derana.

Umair Wolid is a digital marketer, corporate trainer who has specialised in digital content, media, advertising, and data-driven marketing. He is the Co-Founder / CEO of Newswire.

Yuvaraj Athukorala currently serves as Director at Ada Derana 24.