Digital Transformation in Construction Claims & ADR: Innovations, Challenges, and Opportunities for Sri Lanka

The AIQS Forum 2025 will convene in Colombo to address the critical and timely theme of 'Digital Transformation in Construction Claims & ADR: Innovations, Challenges, and Opportunities for Sri Lanka.'

As the construction industry seeks to overcome the inherent complexities of traditional dispute resolution, this forward-looking forum will examine the ways in which technology is fundamentally reshaping the landscape of claims management and conflict resolution.

A distinguished panel of legal scholars, technological innovators, and industry leaders will engage with the most pressing issues at this intersection. Discussions will extend from advanced innovations, such as AI-driven contract analysis and the preventive role of BIM, to the significant challenges posed by legal adaptation and the industry-wide adoption of digital technologies within the Sri Lankan context.

Most importantly, the forum will emphasise the tangible opportunities that accompany this digital transition, with a particular focus on enhancing procedural efficiency, fostering transparency, and cultivating a more collaborative and resilient construction sector. As such, this event represents an indispensable dialogue for professionals dedicated to shaping the future of the built environment in Sri Lanka, offering critical insights into the technologies and strategies that will define the industry in the years to come

About the speakers:

PP Sr Dr Naseem Ameer Ali
Keynote Speaker and Panel Member 

Asst. Prof. Sr Dr Naseem Ameer Ali has over 30 years’ experience in the UK, Malaysia, and New Zealand as a construction professional and academic. A former director of an international consultancy, he now teaches construction law in Massey University’s Master of Construction.

Dr. Asanga Gunawansa, President’s Counsel
Keynote Speaker and Panel Member 

Dr. Asanga Gunawansa is a Sri Lankan academic, lawyer, and policy expert specializing in foreign investment law, international law, infrastructure development, construction law, dispute resolution, and sustainable development. He has published widely on international dispute resolution, climate change law and policy, and sustainable urban governance.

Dr. Saranee Gunathilaka
Keynote Speaker and Panel Member 

Dr. Saranee Gunathilaka is a legal professional, international mediator, and academic with over a decade of experience in litigation, human rights, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), and higher education. She is the Director of Strategy and Operations at Hashtag Generation and Co-Founder & CEO of UDecide Mediation, a pioneering initiative promoting accessible conflict resolution in Sri Lanka.

Ch. QS. Majith Kodithuwakku
Panel Member 

With over 18 years of local and international experience, Ch. QS. Majith Kodithuwakku is General Manager – Estimates and Contracts at International Construction Consortium (Pvt) Ltd., leading the estimation division and contributing to strategic project planning and contract administration. His expertise covers precast and modular construction, BIM, construction ERP systems, estimation software, and data analytics. He also serves as Vice Chairman of the PAQS Digitalisation Committee.

Ms. Ishini Saparamadu
Panel Member

Ishini Saparamadu is a construction data analyst, software developer, and innovator passionate about transforming the construction industry through technology. With a foundation in quantity surveying and experience in both on-site and consultancy roles, she has transitioned into the tech-driven side of construction, developing solutions that integrate artificial intelligence and data-driven tools into industry practice.

Dr. Suranga Jayasena
Panel Moderator

Dr. Suranga Jayasena is an educator, researcher, and construction industry professional with over 25 years of combined academic and industry experience. As a Senior Lecturer at the University of Moratuwa, his work is at the forefront of the industry's digital evolution. He specialises in Building Information Modelling (BIM), procurement systems, and the application of innovative technologies to solve complex construction challenges.

About the event:

Date: Thursday, 30th of October 2025
Time: 1:30pm - 6:15pm (Sri Lankan Time)
Location: Cinnamon Grand Colombo, 77 Galle Rd, Colombo, 00300
Cost: AIQS members AUD$14 // non-members AUD$20 (Note: payment must be made in AUD).
CPD: 4.5 points

NOTE: If you do not hold membership with AIQS, you will need to set up a profile in the AIQS system before you purchase your tickets to this event. 

Disclaimer: The information presented at this event is accurate to the best of the speaker’s knowledge at the time of the event. AIQS does not independently verify the content and accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions, or changes that may occur. Attendees are encouraged to exercise their own judgement and seek professional advice where appropriate.