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International Conference on Pediatric Allergy and Asthma(ICPAA)
2017-09-06 - 2017-09-07 | Royal Kandyan Hotel, No.833, Kandyan Arts Super Complex (Pvt) Ltd. Peradeniya Road, Kandy, Sri Lanka

2nd South Asian Melioidosis Congress
2017-08-29 - 2017-08-30 | Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel, Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo, Sri Lanka
The 2nd South Asian Melioidosis Congress, to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka on 29th and 30th August 2017, is the second Congress to be held in this region, involving countries like India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Pakistan, to increase awareness about melioidosis. The disease is frequently mis-or under-diagnosed in the region. Revealing the hidden burden of infection requires the co-operation of a network of microbiologists, epidemiologists, infectious disease specialists, and public health personnel. The 2nd South Asian Melioidosis Congress will allow researchers and clinical personnel meet and learn from global experts on the disease and develop collaborations within and between countries in the region and groups overseas with the ultimate goal of reducing the morbidity and mortality of this potentially fatal infection.

Third International Conference on Health and Medicine - 2017
2017-08-25 | GALLE FACE HOTEL, 2 Galle Road, Colombo 3, 00001, Sri Lanka
Health and medicine are highly related subjects. Researchers and Experts who are in this field need in-depth understanding. Innovations in the medical science are increasing day by day. It’s important to share knowledge with others due to newly generated technological development. For that they need a platform to share their knowledge.
The third international conference on health and medicine will be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka on 25th August and this will be a great opportunity to those who are engaged in health and medicine sectors to present new research, exchange information, and discuss current issues. Research papers related to all areas of Alternative Health, Cardiology, Dermatology, Disability and Rehabilitation, Family Medicine, Food Safety, Infectious diseases, Medical ethics, Medicine and Medical Science, Neurology, Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Health and Surgery will be presented and discussed during the conference.

International Conference on UNANI and Traditional Medicine - 2017
2017-08-25 | GALLE FACE HOTEL, 2 Galle Road, Colombo 3, 00001, Sri Lanka
Nature has blessed with a vast variety of herbal and medicinal plants and shrubs that grow in different climatic regions. From ancient time and up to now this immemorial rich beauty has been used in preparing herbal medicine to cure various diseases and to promote a great repository of this knowledge, organized in the form of Unani and Traditional systems of medicine. It may be increased due to the outcome of those are successive and the side effects are lesser than the other types of medicine.
Unani medicine, like any other form of medical science strives to find the best possible ways by which a person can lead a healthy life.Traditional medicine are no doubt prevalent in various countries of the world. But most of these are empirical. The ultimate aim of these scientific prescriptions and prohibitions is the creation of a healthy society. Unani and Traditional Medicine subjects are more important in this society. Researcher and Expertise who’s in these subjects need in-depth understanding. It’s important to share knowledge with others due to the rapidly growth in those areas and the concentration towards those medical treatments.For that they need a plat form to share their knowledge. We could say we create a golden opportunity for those people expose their knowledge through this conference.
The second international conference on unani and traditional medicine will be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka on 25th August 2017.
The conference will provide valuable opportunity for academics, researchers, professionals, scientists, industry representatives, advanced students, and other who are interested in Unani & Traditional Medicine subject areas to present their ideas, suggestions, research findings, experiences, innovations.

4th Annual International Conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture - ICFA 2017
2017-08-24 - 2017-08-25 | Colombo, Sri Lanka
Aquatic biodiversity is a vital component to a country in the disguise of recreation, as food security and the national economic development of a nation. The fisheries sector has faced numerous issues resulting from human interventions in the form of overfishing, oil spills and pollution arising from wastage disposals in the marine habitats. The subject is of paramount importance to be addressed and the need for the message to be disseminated is crucial.
4th Annual International Conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture – ICFA 2017 will witness the participation of academicians, researchers, industry expects, policy makers and professionals in the fields of Fisheries and Aquaculture. The gathering will certainly pave way for necessary measures taken to overcome the problems faced by the sector and for precautions to counter issues that will arise in the future.

4th International Conference on Agriculture and Forestry 2017
2017-08-24 - 2017-08-25 | The Kingsbury Hotel, 48, Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo, Sri Lanka
4th International Conference on Agriculture and Forestry 2017 organized by The International Institute of
Knowledge Management(TIIKM) will be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka under the theme “Current Challenges and Future Perspectives of Agriculture.” It is one of the leading international conferences for presenting novel and fundamental advances in the fields of Sustainable Environment and Agriculture. It also serves to foster communication among researchers and practitioners working in a wide variety of scientific areas with a common interest in improving Agriculture related techniques.
ICOAF 2017 will be an excellent opportunity for you to experience networking opportunities with over 200 conference participants from more than 30 countries, great insights from world reputed keynotes and best quality technical sessions with novel knowledge.

World Environment Day LQA Organized by BCIS
2017-06-06 16:00 - 18:30 UTC | BCIS, Sarana Rd, Colombo 00700, Colombo 007, Sri Lanka

World Environment Day 2017 Special Event
2017-06-05 16:00 - 18:30 | Senate Hall, College House of University of Colombo,, Colombo 3, 00003, Sri Lanka
Base for Enthusiasts of Environmental Science and Zoology (BEEZ) of the Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences, University of Colombo, Biodiversity Sri Lanka with INSEE Cement Present an evening program to commemorate World Environment Day 2017 on the theme “Connecting People to Nature” On Monday, 5 June 2017 from 16.45 pm to 18.45 pm at the Senate Hall, College House of University of Colombo, Kumarathunga Munidasa Mawatha, Colombo 03.

Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference 2017
2017-05-30 - 2017-05-31 | University of Moratuwa, Katubedda, 10400, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
3rd International Multidisciplinary Engineering Research Conference,

MERCon 2017 is the 3rd International Multidisciplinary Engineering Research Conference in Sri Lanka. MERCon 2017 solicits research papers describing significant & innovative research contributions to all aspects of engineering. We invite submissions on a wide range of research topics, spanning both theoretical & systems research. Areas of interest include,but are not limited to:

Big Data, Machine Learning, and Cloud Computing
Biomedical Engineering and Instumentation
Chemical and Process Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Energy and Environmental Engineering
Engineering Mathematics and Statistics
Machine Vision and Image Processing
Materials Science and Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Systems
Micro/Nano Electro Mechanical Systems, Mechatronics, and Micromechatronics
Mining and Earth Resources Engineering
Power Systems, Electrical Machines and High Voltage Engineering
Robotics and Control
Signal Processing
Software Engineering
Telecommunication Systems
Technology Management
Textile and Apparel
Transport and Logistics Management

Important Dates:
Paper Submission: Mar 6, 2017
Acceptance Notification: Apr 17, 2017
Camera Ready Paper: May 1, 2016
Registration: May 15, 2016
Workshops: May 29, 2017
Conference: May 30-31, 2017

Is there a leader in you?... “Essential leadership skills for tomorrow’s professionals” (A workshop for young academics, researchers and clinicians)
2017-05-29 12:30 - 16:00 | Faculty Of Medicine – University of Colombo, University of Colombo, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka
A workshop for young academics, researchers and clinicians organized by Academic Mentorship Program, Faculty of Medicine, Colombo.
Profiles of the speaker and panelists
Prof. Ajantha Dharmasiri – Prof. Dharmasiri is the Director of the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, President of the Institute of Personnel Management (IPM), Sri Lanka and Vice President of the Asia Pacific Federation of Human Resource Management (APFHRM). He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Price College of Business, University of Oklahoma, USA. He is the winner of prestigious IPM Lifetime Gold Award 2014, highest local HR award.

Dr. Shamitha S Dassanayake – He graduated from Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Following the postgraduate training in MD Medicine, he was trained in Kettering General Hospital, Kettering, United Kingdom as a Trust grade Registrar in Geriatric Medicine and became a member of the Royal College of Physicians in London in 2016. He worked as an Acting consultant physician at Base Hospital Padaviya since 2012 to 2014. Due to the pioneer work done for patients with Chronic Kidney disease he was awarded as Most Innovative Outstation Physician in year 2013.

Prof. Meththika Vithanage – Prof. Vithanage is a senior Research Fellow at the National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Kandy, Adjunct Associate Research Professor at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia and a TWAS young affiliate fellow. Her research is focused on soil and water. She has contributed to more than 80 journal articles and 20 book chapters. She is the winner of TWAS-NSF Award (2016) for the best young scientists and SUSRED award (2016) for research supervision.

Dr. Dilantha Dharmagunewardene – Dr. Dharmagunewardene is the Director, training at Education, Training and Research Unit of Ministry of Health. He is an alumni of Colombo Medical Faculty. He completed M.Sc. (Medical Administration) in 2007. He obtained his M.D. (Medical Administration) in 2013 and completed a fellowship in Tan Tock Seng Hospital in Singapore for his Post MD Training. He is now a board certified consultant in Medical Administration.

Training Workshop on "Leadership and Career Development" for women in Science, Technology and Research (STR)
2017-05-23 09:00 - 16:30 | Hilton Colombo Residencies, 200 Union Pl, Colombo 00200, Colombo, 00200, Sri Lanka
Training Workshop on “Leadership and Career Development” for women in Science, Technology and Research (STR), Organized jointly by National Academy of Sciences of Sri Lanka (NASSL) and National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka (NSF) in collaboration with the Sri Lankan Academy of Young Scientists (SLAYS) which will be held on 23rd May 2017, 09.00am-4.30pm, at the Hilton Colombo Residences, Colombo.
The workshop is organised in view of the need to develop the capacities of women in STR and to equip them with the requisite knowledge, skills and attitudes that can promote them to be in positions of influence within their organisations.
This event will also initiate a process with the involvement of NSF to start a series of activities targeting women in STR, to identify factors that prevent women from progressing in their fields and to provide a forum to encourage them to voice their opinions.
The active participation of both gender in this workshop is really important!
Please apply before 12 noon 12 May via
https://goo.gl/forms/h7KVtZ5natuh52NT2
The workshop includes short presentations by the facilitators, small group discussions, experience sharing and experiential learning.

Innovation and Invention exhibition -IIE 2017
2017-05-17 - 2017-05-18 | Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Matara, Sri Lanka
The Innovation and Invention exhibition is an annual event organized by the Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, since 2013. Main objective of the exhibition is to encourage the young generation to think in extra dimensions and to enhance their creative and innovative skills. It provides a platform for university and school students to demonstrate their innovative products and novel ideas to their peers and the public at large. Although development of high technology needs advance and specific subject knowledge, many products used in everyday life are very simple and need only creative thinking and clear imagination to make such items. It is inspiring to see students bring out their hidden talents enthusiastically to create new products to enhance quality of life of citizens.

Important Dates
School Category – Deadline – 03 rd March 2017
All Other Categories – Deadline – 31 st March 2017
Exhibition – 17 th & 18 th May 2017

Application for the inventors and exhibitors are available on this link,

6th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Stri Lanka
2017-05-03 08:00 - 2017-05-05 17:00 | Grand Kandyan Hotel, No. 89/10, Lady Gordon's Drive, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Continuous successful journey of by-annual International Symposium of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (ICSUSL) for last 12 years enables the 6th International Symposium. Truly it is a gathering of researchers, academics, professionals, industrialists, policy developers, postgraduates and undergraduates from diverse field to disseminate their latest research finding, while networking with intra and interdisciplinary researchers from wider world. As ICSUSL has been contributed and facilitated by renown researchers and scholars from diverse academic disciplines continuously, it has become a popular academic platform for local and international presenters and participants to disseminate and share latest knowledge and research experience.
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka organizes the 6th ICSUSL in May 2017 under the theme “Flourishing the Knowledge Beyond the Existing Paradigms”. This would be another giant effort of the university to mark the national and international through the contribution of presenter, participants and sponsors. The 6th ICSUSL will be held in Kandy, the latest kingdom and a world heritage city of Sri Lanka to provide a fascinating and enjoyable venue for all the presenters and participants with panoramic view hill capital of the country. The symposium will be held at the latest four-star hotel “the Grand Kandyan Hotel” on the top of a hill overlooking the Temple of Tooth and Kandy City. The symposium will be enriched with conference tours to World Heritage Sites and Nature Hotspots in hill country.
Objective of the 6th ICSUSL

To ensure academic and research contribution of the university for national and global development
To provide an enjoyable and useful platform for latest knowledge dissemination for local and international researchers and research students
To strengthen the research culture within university and the country
To contribute Sri Lanka to become a prominent hub of knowledge dissemination

Two-day Workshop on: Watershed and River Flow Modeling using HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS
2017-04-24 - 2017-04-25
Organized by Section C of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), a special Two-day Workshop on: Watershed and River Flow Modeling using HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS will be held at SLAAS Council Chamber, Colombo-7 on 24th and 25th April 2017.
The primary objective of the workshop is to build capacity among scientists and engineers by training them on
modeling of floods in both urban and natural river basins in Sri Lanka. This will be achieved through lectures
and hands-on experience using software developed by the Hydrologic Engineering Center of the United States
Army Corps of Engineers in Davis, California. The training will also be useful for simulating river flows during
extended wet and dry periods.
Expected Outcome
Capacity Building: This short course is expected train 30-40 engineers and scientists to use standard
hydrologic and hydraulic models for predicting floods in river basins. This will help apply concepts students
learned in universities to use modeling for flood forecasting and prediction. The software will be provided to
students that they can use after the workshop.
Resource Person
Dr Jayantha Obeysekera PhD, PE, DWRE
Chief Modeler,
South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD),
and Affiliate Research Professor,
Florida Atlantic University,
USA.
Venue : SLAAS Council Chamber, Colombo-7
Fee : General LKR 3000/=
Students LKR 1500/=
Seats : Limited to 30 nos.
Deadline: 20th April 2017
Certificate of Participation will be issued
Completed application forms (soft copy or hard copy) should be sent to:
Eng. Mrs. Hemali Pasqual
Secretary, Section C,
SLAAS,”Vidya Mandiraya”,
120/10, Wijerama Road, Colombo-7
hpasq@ou.ac.lk

The Annual Symposium on Minor Export Crops - ASMEC 2017
2017-03-16 - 2017-03-17 | Plant Genetic Resources Centre (PGRC), Gannoruwa, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
“Export Agricultural Crops for Green World”

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16th and 17th of March 2017
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Plant Genetic Resources Centre
Gannouwa, Peradeniya,
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Organized by
Department of Export Agriculture
Ministry of Primary Industries

2nd International Conference on Bio Science and Biotechnology 2017 (BIOTECH-2017)
2017-03-09 - 2017-03-10 | The Kingsbury Hotel, 48, Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Molecular Science for an Innovative Knowledge Era

The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM) invites the bio-tech and bio-science enthusiasts to the 2nd International Conference on Bio Science and Biotechnology 2017 (BIOTECH-2017) which is scheduled to be held on the 9th and 10th March 2017 in Colombo, Sri Lanka under the theme “Molecular Science for an Innovative Knowledge Era”.
The BIOTECH 2017 will be an arena for researchers, Bio-technologists, Bio scientists, Policy makers, young individuals and industry experts to come together, share experiences, discuss research findings and acquire the desired knowledge for practical exercise.
The First International Conference on Bioscience and Biotechnology 2016 (BIOTECH-2016) which was held from 12 to 14 January 2016 in Colombo, Sri Lanka concluded successfully with over 60 research presentations and a highly recognized keynote forum which included a keynote speech from UNESCO Science Laureate Prof. Atta-Ur-Rahman. Following the momentum obtained from BIOTECH 2016, a participation of more than 150 participants is expected for BIOTECH 2017.

Keynote Speakers
Dr.Liang Tong (Conference Co-Chair)
William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor, Department Chair, Department of Biological Sciences, Columbia University, USA.
Dr. D. Peiris (Conference Co-Chair)
Department of Zoology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
Prof. Mark Smales
Professor of Industrial Biotechnology, Director of the Industrial Biotechnology, University of Kent, UK.
Prof. K.M. Nalin de Silva
Professor of Chemistry, University of Colombo and Science Team Leader, Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC), Sri Lanka.

National Health Care Exhibition 2017, Sri Lanka
2017-03-03 - 2017-03-05 | BMICH, Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
The Medicare National Healthcare Exhibition 2017 is a B2C Exhibition that focuses on introducing and promoting the latest advances in medical science and technology. Organized by Aitken Spence Conventions & Exhibitions in collaboration with the Ministry of Health for the 8th consecutive year, it showcases the latest in modern healthcare, disease prevention, effective treatment methods, newest technology and latest services available in Sri Lankan hospitals and laboratories as well as the global medical sector.
This exhibition offers businesses and medical institutions an ideal platform to network, do business and discover cutting edge breakthroughs in medical science. However, its primary purpose is to provide the public with timely, accurate and important information and updates on health issues and the latest technology available for disease diagnosis, prevention and cure.

3rd undergraduate research symposium on zoology & environment Management (URSZEM 2017)
2017-03-01 | Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
The Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, University of Kelaniya is organizing the Undergraduate Research Symposium on Zoology and Environmental Management for the 3rd year on 01st of March, 2017 at the University. Distinguished as the first national symposium for undergraduates in the field of Zoology and Environmental Management is the premier event where researchers, academia, professionals, policy makers and young scientist meet to network, discuss and learn about the latest developments in the sector. This year, the Symposium is organized under 15 main themes, and as usual, we expect around 100 local participants including key government officials to attend this event.

National Conference on Insect Vector Biology - 2017 - University of Jaffna
2017-02-10 | Department of Zoology, University of Jaffna, Thirunalvely, Jaffna, Sri Lanka
The theme for the first national conference on vector biology which will be organized by the Department of Zoology of the University of Jaffna in 2017 is
“Emerging Challenges in Controlling Insect Vector-borne Diseases in Sri Lanka’”
The theme is designed to address the key challenges faced in controlling the major insect vector-borne diseases in the country. Although the theme is expected to speak about the major insect vector-borne disease in the country, it is not necessarily limited to them. The organizing committee expects the speakers to speak about all the aspects of epidemiology of the vector-borne diseases at national and global scales.
Themes
The conference aims to highlight challenges and strategies related to the control of vector-borne diseases in the country. The researches in various aspects of vector-borne diseases from entomology, animal biology, physiology and virology, are encouraged to present their findings.
The themes of the conference are;

Vector biology & ecology
Vector control
Parasitology
Virology
Insect Physiology
Genetics
Taxonomy
Epidemiology

Important Dates
Calling for abstracts –1st December 2016 – 25th December 2016
Abstract acceptance notice – 30th December 2017 to 05th January 2017
Registration opens – 1st January 2017
Date of the conference – 10th February 2017
Submission guidelines
The title can have maximum of 25 words in Times New Roman (TNR) font, Bold and 14 font size. Author(s) should also include their names with initials and their affiliations along with their email address(es).
Abstract should be followed after the author(s) affiliations and e-mail address(es). It should contain 200 to 250 words in single paragraph. The text should be in font size 12. The spacing is 1.5. It should have three to five keywords.
Any queries regarding the submission and format can be sent to zooconfjaffna@gmail.com.

Annual Scientific Sessions 2017 - Nutrient Society of Sri Lanka
2017-01-28 - 2017-01-29 | Oak Ray Regency Hotel, No.09, Deveni Rajasinghe Mw, Gatambe, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Annual scientific sessions of the Nutrient Society of Sri Lanka (NSSL) brings together nutritional professionals, researchers, and experts in nutrition and allied sciences from academia, healthcare sector, research centers and industry to debate on latest scientific advances, share their knowledge and findings and experiences in the filed of nutrition with the ultimate goal of uplifting the nutritional security of the people of the country and the region.
Scientific Session Themes
Abstracts based on the research in the following areas will be presented in the Annual Sessions;
• Clinical nutrition
• Food processing and nutrition
• Food safety
• Food security
• Informatics for nutrition
• Molecular nutrition
• Nutrition and NCDs
• Nutrition in life cycle
• Nutrition and public health
• Nutritional biochemistry
• Nutritional disorders
• Nutritional education
• Nutritional epidemiology
• Nutritional quality of food
• Nutritional supplementation
• Nutraceuticals and functional foods
• Pediatric nutrition
• Sports nutrition and other relevant areas

Second International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2017
2017-01-07 - 2017-01-08 | Hotel Galadhari, Colombo, Sri Lanka
International Center for Research & Development, Sri Lanka & Unique Conferences Canada announce the Second International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (MR2017) which will be held from 07-08 January, 2017, Colombo, Sri Lanka. We cordially invite you to participate in this premier event in South Asia.
MR2017 will give you the opportunity to upgrade your knowledge through greater interaction with experts in the field. You not only learn and enhance your knowledge but you will be empowered to practice what your learnt.

Fourth International Conference on Agriculture, Animal Sciences,Aquaculture & Fisheries 2016
2016-12-28 - 2016-12-29 | Hotel Galadhari, Colombo, Sri Lanka
College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University (CNU) , South Korea,The International Center for Research & Development, Sri Lanka and Unique Conferences, Canada (UCC) announce the Fourth International Conference on Agriculture, Animal Science,Aquaculture & Fisheries 2016 (AAAF2016) which will be held on 28-29 December, 2016 at the Galadari Hotel, Colombo. Sri Lanka.
Keynote Speakers
Prof. Dr. Mahanama De Zoysa,
College of VeterinaryMedicine, Chungnam National University, Republic of Korea
Prof. (Mrs.) S. Kuganathan
Professor in Fisheries Science, Head of the Department of Fisheries, University of Jaffna

International Conference on Ayurveda Traditional Medicine and Medicinal Plants
2016-12-16 | GALLE FACE HOTEL, 2 Galle Road, Colombo 3, 00001, Sri Lanka
The International Conference on Ayurveda, Traditional Medicine and Medicinal plant which be held on December 16, 2016 Colombo @ Gall Face Hotel Colombo – Sri Lanka, It will provide a valuable opportunity for academics, researchers, professionals, administrators, ayurvedic leaders, policy makers, industry representatives, advanced students, and other persons who are interesting in Ayurveda, Traditional Medicine and Medicinal subject areas globally to present their ideas, suggestions, research findings, experiences and innovations. Gathering of pool of human resources can easily identify changes happening in this field, trends, favourable & unfavourable factors affecting the above subject area, industry development factors, global changes in the field. Participants also will be able to sharpen up their knowledge, imrove their position in industry, buildup effective connection between industry leaders and to go ahead in their career path. In addition, all the submitted full papers will be included in the conference proceedings CD and proceedings book.
Conference Scope

Advance Literature Review, Clinical and Experimental Research on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Traditional Medicine
Clinical Management on Communicable Diseases and Non Communicable Diseases
Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry of Medicinal Plants
Natural Products Development
Molecular Biology, Biotechnology and Nanotechnology of Medicinal Plants
Herbal Cosmetics and Neutraceuticals
Patents and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in Herbal Medicine
Research Ethics in Traditional Medicine
GMP, Quality Assurance , Quality Control and Marketing of Herbal Products
Cultivation, Organic Farming, Conservation, Propagation of Medicinal Plants
Bio-Medical Informatics Stream Related to Traditional Medicine

Important Dates

Abstract submission deadline – November 15th 2016
Notification of acceptance – November 25th 2016
Full paper submission deadline – December 05th 2016

The 3rd International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology -2016 (ICNSNT-2016)
2016-12-15 - 2016-12-16 | Hotel Taj Samudra, 25 Galle Face Center Rd, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Bringing Nanotechnology to a Prosperous Knowledge Era

The 3rd International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology -2016 (ICNSNT-2016) will be held during 15th-16th of December 2016 in Sri Lanka, under the theme of “Bringing Nanotechnology to a Prosperous Knowledge Era”. ICNSNT continued its’ momentum from 2014 to explore the emerging advances in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. The ICNSNT-2016 will deliver an Executive Round Table Discussions, an Exhibition, Special Sessions, a Social Networking Dinner, a Cultural Show And an optional Post Conference Tour.
Chemists, Physicists, Material Scientists, Biomedical Researchers, Engineers and other Researchers who are active at the frontiers of this diverse and multidisciplinary field are encouraged to spread knowledge through the ICNSNT-2016 in a global platform.
Keynote Speakers

Prof. C.N.R. Rao –
National Research Professor, Honorary President, Linus Pauling Research Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research

Prof. K.M. Nalin de Silva-
Professor in Chemistry, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka / Science Team Leader in Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology, Sri Lanka

Dr. Morinobu Endo-
Professor, Shinshu University, Japan

Prof. Gehan Amaratunga-
Group Leader of the Electronics, Power and Energy Conversion (EPEC) Research Group, Electrical Engineering Division, Department of Engineering,University of Cambridge,United Kingdom(UK)

Prof. R.M. Gamini Rajapakse-
Senior Professor in Chemistry at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

NANO TECH 2016 – THE FUTURE OF NANO TECH - THE FORUM
2016-12-14 15:30 - 19:30 | Tahir Auditorium, Hotel Samudra, No. 78, Galle Road, Colombo 3, Sri Lanka
The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM) proudly presents “Nano Tech 2016” with the speaker for the Forum “Prof. C.N.R.Rao, The National Research Professor, Linus Pauling Research Professor and Honorary President of Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore”. He is one of the world’s foremost solid state and materials chemists whereas has authored around 1,500 research papers and 45 scientific books.
The Forum is believed to act as a center stage for knowledge expansion in the fields of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.
The event will be an ideal opportunity for Industry experts, Medical officers, Engineers, Science officers, Paramedics, Professionals, Researchers, Postgraduate students, Undergraduate and Master’s to widen their scope listening to one of the renowned persons in the subject.
The Forum is equipped with a lifetime opportunity to have your questions and doubts cleared from the distinguished speaker during the Q&A session in subsequent to the sessions.

SLAAS 72nd Annual Sessions - 2016
2016-12-05 - 2016-12-09 | Faculty of Education, University of Colombo, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
72nd Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science under the theme “Interdisciplinarity in Research, Education and Practice for Advancing Science and Society” will be commenced on 5th December 2016 with a ceremonial inauguration at the BMICH premises.
This year SLAAS annual sessions will consist the following sessions

Theme Seminar – 6th December 2016 at Auditorium, ICTAD (Sausiripaya)
Scientific Sessions – 7th- 9th December 2016 at Faculty of Education, University of Colombo
School Inventors’ Exhibition – 7th- 8th December 2016 at Faculty of Education, University of Colombo
Innovations Exhibition & Mini Symposium – 7th- 8th December 2016 at Faculty of Education, University of Colombo
Night Sky Observation Camp – 8th December 2016 – University Playground, University of Colombo
Annual General Meeting – 9th December 2016 – Faculty of Education, University of Colombo

International Conference on Bird, Biodiversity and Tourism
2016-11-14 - 2016-11-15 | The Kingsbury Hotel, 48, Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo, Sri Lanka
The International Conference on Birds, Biodiversity and Tourism (ICBBT2016) Intends to bring together people who are involved in bird studies and research on bird monitoring, bird conservation, illegal bird trade with respect to tourism. The growing industry of Bird tourism has both positive and negative impacts on the life of birds and thus their conservation. This is aggravated by the use of technological advances that have driven the industry to levels that are sometimes unacceptable. Technological advances such as wind power, solar farms for alternate energy, urbanization and other industry, have further contributed to the impacts. The areas of Ethno- Ornithology has provided a revival for traditional relationship searches to help limit bad impacts while contributing to good practices that help bird conservation.

Conference tracks

Usefulness of citizen science in environmental conservation and protection
Impact in bird photography on bird conservation
Present day tourism practices and future directions
SMART communication in Tourism, Bird Tourism and bio monitoring
People participation in bird and biodiversity conservation
Zero carbon pathways in bird and biodiversity tourism
Ethno ornithology for conservation objectives
IBAs and KBAs where do they complement and how do the complement

Keynote Speakers

Prof. Sarath Kotagama

Professor of Environmental Science, Department of Zoology, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

Dr. Hum Gurung

Network & Partner Development Manager, BirdLife International (Asia), Tanglin International Centre, Singapore

Dr. Mike Clarke

CEO, The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, United Kingdom.

Mini Symposium “Dengue Research in Sri Lanka: Current & Emerging Trends”
2016-10-28
Dengue Mini Symposium titled “Dengue Research in Sri Lanka: Current & Emerging Trends” is organized by SLAAS Section D on 28th October 2016 at SLAAS Auditorium. SLAAS cordially invites you & your research group to attend to this symposium. Participants are encouraged to confirm their attendance (071 440 6264 or email chamarih@chem.cmb.ac.lk) before 25th October 2016.

Second International Conference on Health and Medicine
2016-10-23 | GALLE FACE HOTEL, 2 Galle Road, Colombo 3, 00001, Sri Lanka
Health and medicine are highly related subjects. Researchers and Expertswho are in this field need in-depth understanding. Innovations in the medical science are increasing day by day. It’s important to share knowledge with others due to newly generated technological development. For that they need a platform to share their knowledge. We could say we have created a golden opportunity for those people to expose their knowledge through this conference.The goal is to better understand, replace or fix a target system to ultimately improve the quality of healthcare.
The ICHM is a series of international conference in Health and Medicine held in Sri Lanka. The first Conference on 2015 have been successful in attracting over 30 participants from more than 20 countries. The second conference with the theme “Healthy People for Sustainable Development” will be hosted on 23rd October 2016 in Colombo.

5th Asian Primate Symposium
2016-10-18 - 2016-10-20
Elucidation of the Evolutionary History and Conservation of Asian Primates by the Construction of an International Consortium
This symposium will provide a platform to exchange knowledge concerning primates, introduce newly developed methodologies of study and their applications, and construct an interdisciplinary framework of research and conservation activity between senior researchers and young field workers from East, South East and South Asia. For the purpose of promoting research and conservation activities, not only local but cross-border, efforts should be made to create a framework linking interested people of all levels within their countries and globally. It is indispensable to construct a cooperative framework between researchers for sharing research facilities, data and sample banks. This can also be realized through the educational system via international lecturers and supervision of research by establishing a consortium of universities and institutions, dedicated to a common goal.
