📈 NCQP 2026 Hits Record Participation with 2,000+ Delegates and 450+ Teams

The Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Quality and Productivity (SLAAQP) hosted its largest-ever National Convention on Quality and Productivity (NCQP) 2026 on June 17 in Colombo, focusing on driving organizational excellence and long-term competitiveness. • Overall Figures & Participation: The convention drew a record-breaking crowd of over 2,000 delegates from more than 100 organizations. A total of 450 improvement teams from diverse sectors showcased projects across categories like Quality Control Circles, Lean Six Sigma, and Kaizen. • Sector Highlights & Top Awards: • The prestigious Sunil G. Wijesinha QC Circle Excellence Award—the highest honor of the convention—was awarded to two top-performing projects. • Key winners included Team ThreadX from the apparel & textiles sector (MAS Bodywear Casual Line Division) and Team Saviya from Elastomeric Engineering Ltd. • National Context & Impact: Held under the theme “People-Driven Quality and Productivity for a Resilient Sri Lanka,” the platform underscores the critical role of operational efficiency and global continuous improvement methodologies in building economic resilience and enhancing national development.